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Workplace Prof Blog

Covers arbitration, disability, employment discrimination, labor law, public employment law and workplace safety. By Professors Richard Bales, Jeffrey M. Hirsch and Marcia L. McCormick.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/

May 17
AALS Section on Disability Law Call for Papers and Presentation

AALS Section on Disability Law Call for Papers and Presentation

for the 2014 AALS Annual Meeting to be held in New York, New York, January 2-5, 2014. Title of Program: The persistent societal habits of bullying, harassing, and excluding: Exploring the current legal and public policy issues at the…
May 16
Busy Beltway Labor Law Day: NLRB Nominations and DOL Secretary Committee Vote

Busy Beltway Labor Law Day: NLRB Nominations and DOL Secretary Committee Vote

In addition to the Third Circuit's divided, pro-Noel Canning decision this morning which Jeff has described here in his post from today, Washington has been busy with labor-oriented topics today. To wit, the Senate Health, Education, Labor…
May 16
ADAPT International Conference: Internship and Traineeship for Students and Young people. Training, School-to-work Transition or Exploitation?

ADAPT International Conference: Internship and Traineeship for Students and Young people. Training, School-to-work Transition or Exploitation?

From our friends at the ADAPT International Labor Law Program: We are pleased to announce that ADAPT and the International Doctoral School in Human Capital and Labour Relations are organizing the international conference: Internship and…

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Adjunct Law Prof Blog

Focuses on issues of interest to adjunct law professors, including labor law, employment law, employee benefits law and education law issues. By Adjunct Law Professor Mitchell H. Rubinstein.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/

May 19
Files on Conflicts of Interest

Files on Conflicts of Interest

Tyler, Texas attorney and State Bar of Texas President Buck Files has written an informative essay on conflicts of interest which appears in the April 2013 Voice for the Defense (page 15). The essay uses the federal case U.S. v....
May 18
No Race To the Courthouse in Utah Adoption

No Race To the Courthouse in Utah Adoption

In many situations, the first to file a lawsuit in a controversy obtains procedural and sometimes substantive advantages over later filers. The Utah Supreme Court held last week, however, that winning the race to the courthouse carries no…
May 17
Reviewing Radin's Boilerplate

Reviewing Radin's Boilerplate

ContractsProf Blog (A Member of the Law Professor Blogs Network) has been hosting a series of short reviews of Margaret Radin's new book Boilerplate: The Fine Print, Vanishing Rights and Rule of Law. Contributions so far have been by Ethan...

Rank this Week: 43

New York Public Personnel Law

Provides summary and commentary on selected court and administrative decisions and related matters affecting public employers and employees in New York State. By Harvey Randall, Esq.

http://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/

May 19
State Comptroller reports a returned 10.38 % on for the State’s pension fund Investments in FY 2013, currently valued at an all time high of $160 billion

State Comptroller reports a returned 10.38 % on for the State’s pension fund Investments in FY 2013, currently valued at an all time high of $160 billion

State Comptroller reports a returned 10.38 % on for the State’s pension fund Investments in FY 2013, currently valued at an all time high of $160 billion On May 13, 2013 New York State’s Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced…
May 18
NYPPL's Decision of the Week for the Week ending May 18, 2013 - Allegations of unlawful racial discrimination

NYPPL's Decision of the Week for the Week ending May 18, 2013 - Allegations of unlawful racial discrimination

NYPPL's Decision of the Week For the Week Ending May 18, 2013 Allegations of unlawful racial discrimination This action was brought by the United States Department of Justice pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42…
May 17
The provisions in a collective bargaining agreement that are otherwise controlling may be waived if the waiver is “knowing and voluntarily” made

The provisions in a collective bargaining agreement that are otherwise controlling may be waived if the waiver is “knowing and voluntarily” made

The provisions in a collective bargaining agreement that are otherwise controlling may be waived if the waiver is “knowing and voluntarily” made 2013 NY Slip Op 03251, Appellate Division, Fourth Department In September 2006 an…

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Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 14
The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

Probate can have the reputation of being a nightmare, and many hate the idea of going through this process. If the idea of transferring your assets through probate daunts you, then you will be happy to know that living trusts can avoid…
May 9
The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

Over the last year I worked with an intern in our office of a Law Review article for Texas Tech University. This article describes problems with current estate planning and takes the premise that most estate planners have become lazy because…
May 9
3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney

3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney

A Durable Power of Attorney (DPA) allows you, the "principal", to designate someone, the "agent", to act on your behalf. Depending on the DPA, your agent will have authority to oversee your financial affairs or your medical treatment. Having…

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Wage Law

Covers California wage and hour law. By Walsh & Walsh.

http://www.californiawagelaw.com/wage_law/

May 16
No, Samy, the Tips Belong to the Server

No, Samy, the Tips Belong to the Server

Have you seen the epic meltdown on Chef Gordon Ramsey's show "Kitchen Nightmares" feating Amy's Baking Company? This is quite possibly the greatest public relations failure by a small business that I've ever witnessed. As a wage and…
Mar 1
SCOTUS Hears Argument in American Express v. Italian Colors Restaurant

SCOTUS Hears Argument in American Express v. Italian Colors Restaurant

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant, an arbitration class action waiver case from the Second Circuit that could expand or reduce the scope of AT&T Mobility LLC v.…
Feb 28
Wage Cheats in Chinatown

Wage Cheats in Chinatown

We love Chinatown, but it is teeming with employers who oppress their laborers and refuse to pay minimum wage and overtime, or violate other labor laws such as those requiring meal and rest breaks. The latest violator is Dick Lee...

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Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Features developments in labor and employment law. By Daniel A. Schwartz.

http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/

May 17
Act On Clarifying Ownership of Work-Related Social Media Accounts Before You Become “Dinner”

Act On Clarifying Ownership of Work-Related Social Media Accounts Before You Become “Dinner”

Daniel SchwartzYesterday, I had the distinct pleasure of delivering the keynote address at Adnet Technologies’ Worksmart 2013. My thanks to Adnet (Christopher, Ed, Amanda, and Faith in particular) and the hundreds…
May 15
Revisions to CHRO-Related Statutes Under Consideration Include Damages for Emotional Distre

Revisions to CHRO-Related Statutes Under Consideration Include Damages for Emotional Distre

Daniel SchwartzWhenever someone tells you that a proposed bill “clarifies” something or “simplifies” existing law, you should view such talk with a dose of healthy skepticism. Indeed, viewing the written…
May 14
Legislative Update: Social Media Account Protection and Paid FMLA?

Legislative Update: Social Media Account Protection and Paid FMLA?

Daniel SchwartzWith just a few weeks left in what has turned out to be a very unpredictable legislative session in Connecticut, there are still several bills up for consideration that employers need to be on the look out for. (I’ve…

Rank this Week: 211

The Journal of the Business Law…

The Journal of the Business Law Society

Covers recent developments affecting business law . By the students of the University of Illinois College of Law.

http://www.law.uiuc.edu/bljournal/

Mar 26
Entrepreneurship in Brazil

Entrepreneurship in Brazil

Bolivians, mainly members of affected indigenous groups, protested the Brazilian construction company OAS’s project to build a road through a remote Bolivian indigenous territory. Meanwhile, citizens of Argentina, Paraguay, and…
Feb 23
Entrepreneurship in Turkey

Entrepreneurship in Turkey

Although Turkey is often considered an emerging market, and indeed has many positive attributes that make it an attractive place to invest and do business, it is not a hotbed of entrepreneurship; and until it receives more governmental and…
Dec 7
Shadow banking: Help is on the Way

Shadow banking: Help is on the Way

Despite being recognized as a primary culprit of the financial crisis, shadow banking has continued to flourish. According to the Financial Stability Board (FSB), shadow banking has grown since the onset of the crisis from $62 trillion…

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Ohio Employer's Law Blog

Provides updates and commentary on current employment law headlines and topics. By Kohrman Jackson & Krantz.

http://ohioemploymentlaw.blogspot.com/

May 17
WIRTW #274 (the “Dunder Mifflin” edition)

WIRTW #274 (the “Dunder Mifflin” edition)

Last night brought us the final episode of what may be the greatest ever satire of the American workplace—The Office. Seinfeld, that is how you do a series finale. In its honor, I bring you one of my favorite clips from my favorite…
May 16
Patriots cutting of diabetic player raises serious ADA issue

Patriots cutting of diabetic player raises serious ADA issue

The New England Patriots recently cut defensive tackle Kyle Love. This news is not worthy of consideration on an employment law blog until I tell you the reason the Pats cut him. According to FoxNews, the Pats cut him two weeks after his…
May 15
Employee vs. independent contractor: do you know the difference

Employee vs. independent contractor: do you know the difference

Employers take a risk when they classify someone performing services for them as an independent contractor instead of an employee. Because employers owe contractors far fewer obligations than employees, employers risk each of the following if…

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Whistleblower Protection Blog

Covers legal issues related to corporate malfeasance and protection of whistleblowers. Published by the National Whistleblower Legal Defense and Education Fund.

http://www.whistleblowersblog.org/

May 17
Securities and Exchange Commission Whistleblower Awards List

Securities and Exchange Commission Whistleblower Awards List

The SEC Office of the Whistleblower post Notices of Covered Action where a final judgement or order, by itself or together with other prior judgments or orders in the same action issued after July 21, 2010, results in monetary…
May 14
Bard Whistleblower Awarded $10.1 Million

Bard Whistleblower Awarded $10.1 Million

C.R. Bard Inc., a medical device company based in New Jersey, has agreed to pay the United States $48.26 million to resolve claims that it knowingly caused false claims to be submitted to the Medicare. The claim alleged that the company paid…
Apr 30
Bill to Extend Whistleblower Protections to Offshore Oil and Gas Workers Introduced

Bill to Extend Whistleblower Protections to Offshore Oil and Gas Workers Introduced

On Apr 18, 2013, Rep. George Miller (D-CA) introduced bill to extend whistleblower protections to offshore oil and gas workers. Currently there is no federal law that protects oil and gas workers if they are retaliated against after they…

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Manpower Employment Blawg

Covers employment law. By Mark Toth.Covers employment law. By Mark Toth.

http://manpowerblogs.com

Nov 26
DECEMBER WORKPLACE CELEBRATIONS

DECEMBER WORKPLACE CELEBRATIONS

To help ensure that you stay on top of all the latest workplace developments, the following is our guide to some of the lesser-known holidays your employees might be observing in December.
Nov 20
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The Blawg is truly really extremely very THANKFUL for each and every one of its wonderful visitors.
Nov 19
FACEBOOK FESTIVAL FROLICKING = FMLA FRAUD FIRING?

FACEBOOK FESTIVAL FROLICKING = FMLA FRAUD FIRING?

Last week, we asked you to be the judge in a rather fascinating FMLA case. To review … The Fact

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Illinois Sexual Harassment…

Illinois Sexual Harassment Attorney Blog

Covers employment discrimination, constructive discharge, gender discrimination, and sexual harassment. By Peter M. LaSorsa.

http://www.illinoissexualharassmentattorneyblog.com/

May 18
Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk

Sexual Harassment Settlement Talk

So what happens if you are the victim of sexual harassment in Illinois as far as first steps? Well, sometimes it makes sense to first send out a demand letter and try to settle the case as quick as possible. There are a few good reasons for…
May 16
New Breed Logistics Pays $1.5 Million in Sexual Harassment Case

New Breed Logistics Pays $1.5 Million in Sexual Harassment Case

A jury awarded $1.5 million to four employees who worked for New Breed Logistics. The lawsuit was based on sexual harassment and retaliation and was first filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's ("EEOC"). According to…
May 14
River Point Farms Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $150,000

River Point Farms Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $150,000

America's largest onion grower will pay $150,000 to a female worker to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. River Points Farms agreed to the settlement prior to trial. The sexual harassment lawsuit was filed by the Equal…

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Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

http://www.deferolaw.com/profiles/blog/list?promoted=1

May 19
10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving

10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving

Earlier this year, a U.S. District Court approved the payment of $310 million in attorney fees to 116 law firms in a single case (TFT-LCD Antitrust Litigation), with one firm receiving $75 million in fees and another receiving $49 million.…
May 17
Our Child Abuse Solicitors further discuss Child Abuse Claims coverage

Our Child Abuse Solicitors further discuss Child Abuse Claims coverage

In a blog last week we discussed how The former Archbishop of York, Lord Hope, has been accused of failing to report serious allegations of child abuse by a senior clergyman, Robert Waddington. Read our blog entitled…
May 17
Unbundling: The New/Old Kid On The Block

Unbundling: The New/Old Kid On The Block

Unbundling as a service delivery and price modulation strategy is as old as the hills: for everyone but law firms. Quite a bit has been written about it recently (eg. Legal Futures and Law Society…

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HR & Benefits Update

Covers human resources and other workforce management, compensation and employee benefits laws, policies and practices. By Solutions Law Press.

http://slphrbenefitsupdate.wordpress.com

May 16
Updated Kaiser Family Foundation Tool May Help Project Which Employees Will Get Subsidie

Updated Kaiser Family Foundation Tool May Help Project Which Employees Will Get Subsidie

Employers, health insurers, health plan administrators and brokers and individuals wanting help projecting when employees or other individuals are likely to qualify for subsidies for enrolling in the health insurance exchanges established…
May 12
New IRS Guidance On ESOP Investment Diversification Reminder To Tighten Compliance, Risk Management

New IRS Guidance On ESOP Investment Diversification Reminder To Tighten Compliance, Risk Management

Fiduciaries, administrators, sponsors, advisors, trustees and others with involvement or responsibility for Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) should review these rules and ensure that appropriate steps are taken to update their plan terms…
May 9
EBSA Releases Model ACA Notices Discussing Coverage Option

EBSA Releases Model ACA Notices Discussing Coverage Option

Employer and other health plans should begin updating their health plan notice and enrollment documents in response to the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration’s release today of the following key…

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ERISA Lawyer Blog

Covers employeee benefits, ERISA, and employment law. By Stanley D. Baum.

http://www.erisalawyerblog.com/

May 17
Employee Benefits-IRS Waives 60-Day Deadline For IRA Rollover

Employee Benefits-IRS Waives 60-Day Deadline For IRA Rollover

In a private letter ruling (an "LTR"), the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") waived the 60- day deadline for rolling over amounts into an individual retirement account (an "IRA"). In LTR 201319034, the…
May 16
Employment-New York City Employers Will Have To Provide Paid Sick Leave (Maybe)

Employment-New York City Employers Will Have To Provide Paid Sick Leave (Maybe)

The New York City Council has voted to require private-sector NYC employers with at least 20 employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. The Council has sufficient votes to overcome a threatened veto by...
May 15
ERISA-First Circuit Rules That Administrator's Decision To Offest Disability Benefits Paid Under The Plan By Disability Compensation Paid Under The Veterans' Benefits Act Was Incorrect

ERISA-First Circuit Rules That Administrator's Decision To Offest Disability Benefits Paid Under The Plan By Disability Compensation Paid Under The Veterans' Benefits Act Was Incorrect

In Hannington v. Sun Life and Health Insurance Company, No. 12-1085 (1st Cir. 2013), the plaintiff ("Hannington") had filed suit under ERISA against the defendant, Sun Life and Health Insurance Company ("Sun"). The suit…

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JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/

May 17
The Brave New World of Identification

The Brave New World of Identification

Margaret Hu, Biometric ID Cybersurveillance, 88 Indiana L.J.__ (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Mary FanThe memory seems almost quaint. While waiting with prosecutors in the hallway between indictments, an excellent customs…
May 15
Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

Lonny Hoffman, Rulemaking in the Age of Twombly and Iqbal, U.C. Davis L. Rev. (forthcoming, 2013) available at SSRN.Brooke D. ColemanThe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are 75 years old this year. Imagine a fete thrown in their honor-mini…
May 13
Balkan Ghost

Balkan Ghost

Reva B. Siegel, From Colorblindness to Antibalkanization: An Emerging Ground of Decision in Race Equality Cases, 120 Yale L.J. 1278 (2011).Pat GudridgeWhatever Reva Siegel writes is worth close study. This recent Yale Law Journal…

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The Word On Employment Law

Covers legal issues affecting the workplace. By John Phillips.

http://www.wordonemploymentlaw.com

Jun 7
Retaliation Claims Increase

Retaliation Claims Increase

Recent trends reveal that employment retaliation claims are on the rise. Further, courts are taking a hard line on offending employers accused of retaliation in employment. A review of United States Supreme Court decisions in retaliation…
May 19
Nuclear Fallout

Nuclear Fallout

But not in Japan. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dominique Strauss-Kahn are making headlines they probably wish they had never made. While I’m not a man and can, therefore, only surmise that the root of the problem somehow goes back to The…
May 17
There’s An App for That

There’s An App for That

And it’s exhibit one to the wage and hour lawsuit that has just been filed against your company. The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the release of its first smartphone app – a timesheet that allows employees to keep track of…

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California Labor & Employment…

California Labor & Employment Law Blog

Covers arbitration agreements, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hiring, termination, employee leave, and wage and hour issues. By Carlton DiSante & Freudenberger.

http://www.callaborlaw.com/

Nov 27
California Court Issues Employee Friendly Decision on Unenforceability of Class Action Waiver

California Court Issues Employee Friendly Decision on Unenforceability of Class Action Waiver

By: Robin E. Largent
Nov 27
IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate Going Up January 1

IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate Going Up January 1

By: Robin E. Largent
Nov 9
Class Certification Improper on Claims for Expense Reimbursement for Uniforms and Travel

Class Certification Improper on Claims for Expense Reimbursement for Uniforms and Travel

By: Robin E. Largent

Rank this Week: 428

Doorey's Workplace Law Blog

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Professor David Doorey.

http://www.yorku.ca/ddoorey/lawblog

May 9
My New Academic Papers on Labour Law

My New Academic Papers on Labour Law

One thing I do on this website is promote Canadian academic scholarship in labour and employment law. You can always find links to many of the best academic papers in the field, from Canadian and foreign academics, on this list of SSRN…
May 7
Osgoode Hall Law School’s, “Oh, the Cases You’ll Know”

Osgoode Hall Law School’s, “Oh, the Cases You’ll Know”

My favorite children’s poem, with a twist, as read by faculty at Osgoode Hall Law School.
May 6
Target Violates U.S. Labour Laws in Attempts to Thwart Union Organizing Campaign

Target Violates U.S. Labour Laws in Attempts to Thwart Union Organizing Campaign

Canada’s newest giant discount retailer Target is in hot water south of the border. The retailer committed a long list of violations of American labor laws in its efforts to discourage workers in New York from unionizing.…

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CCH WorkDay Blog

Covers labor and employment law developments. By Wolters Kluwer.

http://www.employmentlawdaily.com/index.php/blog

May 17
Colorado governor signs anti-discrimination act targeting small employer

Colorado governor signs anti-discrimination act targeting small employer

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper recently signed the Job Protection and Civil Rights Enforcement Act of 2013. The anti-discrimination act will allow the additional remedies of compensatory and punitive damages in employment…
May 17
Teacher fired for Facebook comment reinstated; court adopts a “just venting” defense

Teacher fired for Facebook comment reinstated; court adopts a “just venting” defense

In the latest in a growing body of case law regarding teachers who are disciplined after taking to cyberspace to air their workaday grievances, a New York appeals court concluded that termination was too harsh a punishment for a teacher who…
May 17
Third Circuit rules recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid

Third Circuit rules recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid

In yet another blow to the authority of the embattled NLRB, a divided Third Circuit ruled the recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid; thus, a three-member panel comprised in part of Becker was improperly constituted…

Rank this Week: 466

Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Michael Fitzgibbon.

http://labourlawblog.typepad.com/managementupdates/

May 9
Reprisals Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000

Reprisals Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000

This is the second in a (broken) series of posts about reprisals. This time, reprisals under section 74 of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 which reads as follows: No employer or person acting on behalf of an employer shall intimidate,…
May 3
A Milestone Blog Anniversary That, Not Surprisingly, I Missed

A Milestone Blog Anniversary That, Not Surprisingly, I Missed

I just realized that I've been writing this blog for 10 years. While I honestly don't pay all that much attention to these sorts of things, I can't believe where the time has gone. I have tried to resist the temptation to take a walk down…
Apr 30
Ministry of Labour Releases OHS Supervisor Workbook and Employer Guide

Ministry of Labour Releases OHS Supervisor Workbook and Employer Guide

The Occupational Health and Safety Act is built upon the Internal Responsibility System. Put colloquially, health and safety in the workplace is everyone's business. Supervisor have a key role and responsibility under the legislation and the…

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Lisa Law View

Covers labor and employment law issues.

http://lisahome.blogspot.com/

May 19
Resisting Workplace Discrimination Proactively

Resisting Workplace Discrimination Proactively

Common people face many issues daily. People have their own stories of strife and sorrows. Conflicts arise anywhere you go. Humanity is challenged physically, emotionally, mentally, socially and even spiritually. How do you cope? How do you…
May 13
Interesting Facts about It’s the Law Poster

Interesting Facts about It’s the Law Poster

Every single day about 13 people in the United States suffer from fatal injuries due to work-related cases. Translated to annual figures this means that there are close to 5000 workers yearly die on the job. In addition, studies show that 4…
May 6
Be a Better Manager with Right Posters in Right Place

Be a Better Manager with Right Posters in Right Place

It is more challenging to become a better manager these days compared to any generation. Seniority is no longer the only basis for getting promoted. Education alone cannot be your ticket to success as well. The executives you know may not…

Rank this Week: 496

San Antonio Employment Law Blog

Discuss labor and employment law issues for the San Antonio, Texas community. By Thomas J. Crane.

http://www.sanantonioemploymentlawblog.com/

May 16
Massive Lawsuit Against Bloggers is Reined In

Massive Lawsuit Against Bloggers is Reined In

Joseph Rakofsky sued some 74 people, who had the temerity to criticize him on the internet and other places. I previously wrote about his lawsuit against everybody here. He filed suit in the state of New York against everyone from…
May 15
To Be Or Not To Be An Independent Contractor

To Be Or Not To Be An Independent Contractor

A frequent question arises regarding when an employee is an independent contractor and when is he just a regular employee. Many employers have moved to using independent contractors instead of employees. The status…
May 14
Texas Supreme Court Narrows WhistleBlower Protection

Texas Supreme Court Narrows WhistleBlower Protection

In a recent opinion, the Texas Supreme Court clarified one key aspect of whistle blower complaints. The Texas Whistleblower statute applies to government employees only. See Tex. Govt.C. Sec. 554.001, et seq. The statute…

Rank this Week: 505

MBBP's Good Company

Covers news, events and developments in business, intellectual property, employment law. By Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton.

http://blogmbbp.wordpress.com

May 7
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Scientists Discover Powerful Gene Regulator

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Scientists Discover Powerful Gene Regulator

On April 11 MBBP client Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research announced its scientists have discovered a set of powerful gene regulators that control cell state and identity which they named “super-enhancers”. They found…
May 6
The Webby Awards Honors Flud

The Webby Awards Honors Flud

On April 9, MBBP client Made by Rabbit, Inc. announced it’s product, Flud, has received two Official Honoree awards at the 17th Annual Webby Awards. Flud, one of the leading personalized news apps available for the iPhone, was…
Apr 30
Track180 Announces the Launch of its News App for iPad

Track180 Announces the Launch of its News App for iPad

MBBP client Track180, Inc. announced today the launch of its debut news app Track180 on the iTunes store. Track 180 offers news in a different format from other apps by offering news from differing perspectives and inspiring reader…

Rank this Week: 515

Employer Law Report

Covers recent legal developments and trends affecting employers. By Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP.

http://www.employerlawreport.com/

May 17
Court Rules Employer Cannot Force a Former Employee to Update LinkedIn Profile

Court Rules Employer Cannot Force a Former Employee to Update LinkedIn Profile

In today's world of social media, we know that employees live online. With LinkedIn, this includes having a living resume for anyone with a LinkedIn account to see. The up-to-date part, or rather how up-to-date someone's LinkedIn profile (or…
May 16
Federal Contractor Update: Contractors Must Begin Using New Census Data Next Year

Federal Contractor Update: Contractors Must Begin Using New Census Data Next Year

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently released a notice that the 2006-2010 census data must be used for all affirmative action plans for plan years beginning on January 1, 2014, and OFCCP will begin using…
May 14
Union Organizing Posting Rules: Reminder that Federal Contractors and Subcontractors Must Still Post

Union Organizing Posting Rules: Reminder that Federal Contractors and Subcontractors Must Still Post

Recently, we pointed out that the effort by the National Labor Relations Board to impose on all employers an obligation to post notices about union organizing rights remains stalled. That article resulted in some questions about whether…

Rank this Week: 548

NLRB Law Memo

Covers National Labor Relations Board decision. By Ross Runkel.

http://www.lawmemo.com/nlrb/memo/

Feb 14
NLRB Law Memo 02/14/2012

NLRB Law Memo 02/14/2012

NLRB - Staff summarized 3 decisions. Human Services Projects, Inc. d/b/a Teen Triumph (32-CA-25262; 358 NLRB No. 2) Stockton, CA, February 6, 2012.
Feb 7
NLRB Law Memo 02/07/2012

NLRB Law Memo 02/07/2012

NLRB - Staff summarized 2 decisions. Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Carpenters Local 1507 (Perry Olsen Drywall, Inc.) (27-CB-5723; 358 NLRB No. 3) West Jordan, UT, February 2, 2012.
Feb 1
NLRB Law Memo 02/01/2012

NLRB Law Memo 02/01/2012

NLRB - Staff summarized 2 decisions. Reliant Energy aka Etiwanda LLC (31-CA-25155 and 31-RC-08023; 357 NLRB No. 172) Rancho Cucamonga, CA, December 30, 2011.

Rank this Week: 562

HR Watchdog

Covers California employment laws. By the California Chamber of Commerce.

http://calchamber.typepad.com/hrwatchdog/

May 17
Employer Cited for More Than $1.6 Million

Employer Cited for More Than $1.6 Million

California Labor Commissioner Julie Su issued citations totaling $1,625,468 to the Bedford Care Group, Inc., an assisted living provider located in Fresno, California. The...
May 15
More Employment Lawsuits in 2013?

More Employment Lawsuits in 2013?

According to international legal services firm Fulbright & Jaworski’s newest Litigation Trends Survey, employers faced more lawsuits in 2012 than 2011, with labor and...
May 14
“Job Killer” Singles Out California Employers with New Mandates, Penaltie

“Job Killer” Singles Out California Employers with New Mandates, Penaltie

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bill mandating a new state health care program and placing another California-only requirement on employers will be...

Rank this Week: 594

Employment & Labor Insider

Discusses timely issues in labor and employment law and human resources from management's perspective, with subjects ranging from discrimination to employee handbooks and religious accommodations. By Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP.

http://www.employmentandlaborinsider.com/

May 17
Four reasons your employment lawyer thinks firing should be a last resort

Four reasons your employment lawyer thinks firing should be a last resort

Last week's post about whether certain employees in the news deserved to be fired, in addition to generating some great comments from readers, got me thinking about firings in general. I don't like to fire people. What's the world…
May 9
Should these employees have been terminated? Tell us what you think!

Should these employees have been terminated? Tell us what you think!

Andy Warhol said that in the future everyone would be world-famous for 15 minutes. Wouldn't you hate for your 15 minutes of fame to be from getting fired from your job? Or having everybody on the Internet cyber-shouting for your employer to…
May 2
Is your company a target of the EEOC?

Is your company a target of the EEOC?

Is your company an EEOC target? I've written before about the Strategic Enforcement Plan of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which was officially adopted last December, and the Commission's priorities. Last…

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Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/

May 17
Third Circuit Holds Obama Recess Appointment Unconstitutional - COTW #143

Third Circuit Holds Obama Recess Appointment Unconstitutional - COTW #143

In Noel Canning v. NLRB the D.C. Circuit held that President Obama's "recess" appointments to the NLRB were unconstitutional. For a rundown of the implications of this holding, see here. I warned you that the Third Circuit was also looking at…
May 15
Angelina Jolie and Employment Law

Angelina Jolie and Employment Law

By now, you've probably already heard about the biggest news in the world for the past day or so . . . Angelina Jolie's double masectomy. Why an apparently uneventful preventive surgery on an actress is the number one story in the world is a…
May 14
What am I Reading? - Shelfari

What am I Reading? - Shelfari

Once upon a time, I had my Amazon Reading List on my LinkedIn Account. Sadly, LinkedIn "upgraded" and completely killed off the Reading List. And yes, I was VERY bitter . . . especially because my Reading List completely vanished (after I…

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New Jersey Employment Law Blog

Covers CEPA/whistleblower, ERISA, non-compete agreements, sexual harassment, Title VII, USERRA and workers compensation. By Steinberg Law Offices.

http://employment.lawfirmnewjersey.com/

May 10
Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?

Do Employers Have to Pay Summer Interns?

My nephew just came home for summer break from his sophomore year at college, which got me to thinking. (No, not about how much I would like to be back in college.) What profitable use of the next three months will our returning…
Apr 18
Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?

Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk - Is This FLSA Mootness Decision Itself Moot?

Where to begin on yesterday's US Supreme Court decision in Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk? Perhaps we should start, oddly enough, with Justice Kagan's dissent, which is quite unlike any I have seen before. She says: Feel free to…
Apr 2
All You Could Ask For

All You Could Ask For

Sometimes we go way off topic, and today is such a day. And for a good cause. Mike Greenberg is a sportscaster, the co-host of ESPN's morning drive show, the top-rated "Mike & Mike" show. Greenberg's new book, All You Could Ask For,…

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Overtime Law Blog | FLSA Decisions

FLSA Case Law Review

http://overtimelaw.wordpress.com

May 14
U.S.S.C.: High Court Declines to Decide Whether a “Full” Monetary Offer Absent Entry of Judgment Can Moot a Claim

U.S.S.C.: High Court Declines to Decide Whether a “Full” Monetary Offer Absent Entry of Judgment Can Moot a Claim

Convergent Outsourcing, Inc. v. Zinni On the heels of last month’s Genesis Healthcare Corp. v. Symczyk, the Supreme Court had the chance to decide a case which actually would help define the true parameters of the mootness doctrine,…
Apr 17
U.S.S.C.: Where Named Plaintiff Acknowledged That Unaccepted OJ Mooted Her Claim, Collective Action Mooted and May Not Proceed

U.S.S.C.: Where Named Plaintiff Acknowledged That Unaccepted OJ Mooted Her Claim, Collective Action Mooted and May Not Proceed

Genesis Healthcare Corp. v. Symczyk What effect, if any, does an unaccepted “full relief” offer of judgment have on the ability of a named plaintiff to continue with his or her putative collective action claims under the FLSA?…
Apr 4
D.Idaho: Collective Action Waiver Unenforceable Under Section 7, Because It Would Prevent Employees “from Asserting a Substantive Right Critical to National Labor Policy”

D.Idaho: Collective Action Waiver Unenforceable Under Section 7, Because It Would Prevent Employees “from Asserting a Substantive Right Critical to National Labor Policy”

Brown v. Citicorp Credit Services, Inc. This case was before the court on the defendant’s motion to compel arbitration and dismiss the plaintiffs operative (second amended) complaint. Of significance, joining several recent courts, the…

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employerhelpcast

Covers employment law topics. By Helene Wasserman.

http://blip.tv/employerhelpcast/

Dec 15
Interview with labor and employment law icon Bob Millman of Littler Mendelson.

Interview with labor and employment law icon Bob Millman of Littler Mendelson.

Some attorneys' names become synonymous with the area of law they practice. Having practiced in the area of labor and employment law for more than three decades, Bob Millman is one such person. In this special Helpcast, Host Helene…
Nov 13
Interview with Robert Blumberg, Managing Shareholder, Littler Mendelson-Los Angele

Interview with Robert Blumberg, Managing Shareholder, Littler Mendelson-Los Angele

As many of you know, I have a new Firm. I recently joined the Los Angeles office of the National Employment and Labor Law Firm, Littler Mendelson. With more than 750 attorneys in 45 offices nationwide, Littler is the largest law firm in the…
Nov 7
Global Employment Law

Global Employment Law

We live in a global economy. More and more companies based in the United States are opening operations internationally, and more international companies are commencing operations in the United States. And with those operations come employees.…

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California Employment Lawyers Blog

Covers workers' rights and employment law case news and updates. Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiaemploymentlawyersblog.com/

May 17
Usher Sued by Former Nanny for Wrongful Termination, Overtime Violation

Usher Sued by Former Nanny for Wrongful Termination, Overtime Violation

In a recent Los Angeles California employment lawyers blog, Vincent Howard discussed two Hollywood wrongful termination lawsuits involving movie star Sharon Stone--who was recently sued by her former housekeeper and her former nanny, for…
May 16
Study Shows Increase in Wage and Hour Lawsuits for Five Consecutive Year

Study Shows Increase in Wage and Hour Lawsuits for Five Consecutive Year

According to new wage and hour lawsuit data from the Federal Judicial Center, the number of employees who have sued their employers over wage and hour issues in the workplace has substantially increased. Costa Mesa-based attorney Vincent…
May 15
Russell Stover's Outdoor Sales Representatives Sue for Employee Misclassification

Russell Stover's Outdoor Sales Representatives Sue for Employee Misclassification

In this week's wage and hour news, employees for the well-known candy company Russell Stover Candies filed a federal lawsuit against the company, accusing the candy maker of employee misclassification and failure to pay overtime…

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The California Wage and Hour Law…

The California Wage and Hour Law Blog for Employees

Covers overtime, meal breaks, rest breaks, and pay checks. By Steven G. Pearl.

http://cawageandhourlaw.blogspot.com/

May 17
Dan’s City Used Cars, Inc., v. Pelkey: SCOTUS Issues FAAAA Preemption Decision

Dan’s City Used Cars, Inc., v. Pelkey: SCOTUS Issues FAAAA Preemption Decision

One of the big issues in wage and hour law in the last few years has been what has become known as "F-quad-A preemption." The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) preempts state laws "related to a price, route, or…
May 16
Convergent Outsourcing, Inc. v. Zinni: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Follow-Up to Genesis Healthcare on Effect of Settlement Offer to Representative Plaintiff

Convergent Outsourcing, Inc. v. Zinni: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Follow-Up to Genesis Healthcare on Effect of Settlement Offer to Representative Plaintiff

I have said that one of my favorite legal blogs is the FLSA Overtime Law Blog, written by Andrew R. Frisch. Mr. Frisch practices in New York and Florida and he does an excellent job of covering developments in Fair Labor Standards Act law…
May 15
Wang v. Chinese Daily News: On Remand From SCOTUS After Wal-Mart, Ninth Circuit Reverses In Part Judgment for Class of Employees and Remand

Wang v. Chinese Daily News: On Remand From SCOTUS After Wal-Mart, Ninth Circuit Reverses In Part Judgment for Class of Employees and Remand

In Wang v. Chinese Daily News, 623 F.3d 743 (9th Cir. 2010) (discussed here), the Ninth Circuit affirmed judgment after trial in favor of a class of newspaper employees. In 2011, the United States Supreme Court vacated that decision and…

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Hunton Employment & Labor Law…

Hunton Employment & Labor Law Perspectives

Analyzes and covers developments in employment and labor issues. By Hunton & Williams.

http://www.huntonlaborblog.com/

May 16
D.C. Circuit Strikes Down NLRB Union Posting Rule -- Silence Is Golden, At Least For Now

D.C. Circuit Strikes Down NLRB Union Posting Rule -- Silence Is Golden, At Least For Now

On May 7, 2013, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit invalidated a rule promulgated by the NLRB that would have required employers to post notices of employee’s rights under the National…
May 13
Georgia Supreme Court Denies Application Of Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine As Stand-Alone Claim

Georgia Supreme Court Denies Application Of Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine As Stand-Alone Claim

In Holton v. Physician Oncology Services, LP, et al., Case No. S13A0012 (May 6, 2013), the Georgia Supreme Court limited the use and application of the inevitable disclosure doctrine by declining to recognize it as an independent cause of…
May 8
EEOC Wins $240 Million Jury Verdict

EEOC Wins $240 Million Jury Verdict

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced that it won what it describes as a “historic” verdict last week when an Iowa federal jury awarded $240 million to a group of intellectually disabled plant…

Rank this Week: 726

Iowa Law Blog

Covers business, employment, trust & estates family, real estate, regulatory compliance and utility law. By Sullivan & Ward, PC.

http://www.iowa-lawblog.com/

Mar 19
Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported on a legal settlement reached between Bridgid Ruden, the City of Coralville, the State of Iowa, and Horsfield Construciton Company. Ms. Ruden had been riding her bicycle on a trail and lost control…
Feb 27
What is a Hostile Work Environment?

What is a Hostile Work Environment?

The term "hostile work environment" gets used frequently by employers and employees. It's used in a so many contexts that it seems to have lost true meaning. Hostile work environment allegations range from employees being…
Feb 25
Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Currently, if you wish to file a claim in Iowa Courts, the jurisdictional limit for small claims court is $5,000. That means if the total damages or value you seek is not greater than $5,000 your case is filed in small claims…

Rank this Week: 737

New York Civil Service Attorney…

New York Civil Service Attorney Law Blog

Covers employment and discrimination issues related to civil service. Published by the Law Offices of Kevin P. Sheerin.

http://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com/

Apr 16
Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported

Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported

NYC HPD moved to terminate the tenancy benefits of petitioner, Perrett when it was found that Petitioner’s daughter’s $30,000 income was not reported to the subsidizing authority. The court found that termination…
Apr 16
Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination

Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination

In a case handled by the Law Office of Glass & Krakower an arbitration award was reversed and but one portion of the arbitrator’s determination was affirmed. The facts underlying this case were: a…
Apr 16
Fazzolary v NYC

Fazzolary v NYC

The Plaintiff was a Sergeant in the Detective Bureau of the NYPD and when she stepped off a curb to assist a motorist with directions when she was injured. The case was dismissed on motion because it was determined that she was…

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George's Employment Blawg

Features news, analysis and comments on labor & employment law, human resources, and other work-related topics. By George Lenard.

http://www.employmentblawg.com

Apr 25
5 Resume Writing Tips to Help Veterans Land Civilian Job

5 Resume Writing Tips to Help Veterans Land Civilian Job

While many civilian employers claim a commitment to hiring veterans, knowledge gaps and unfair assumptions can cause civilians to overlook qualified vets. For example, 61 percent of civilian employers say they do not understand how military…
Nov 7
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Hello world!

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Sep 10
How to Use a Phone Interview to Build Rapport and Win the Job

How to Use a Phone Interview to Build Rapport and Win the Job

embaPub="6e3197aae95c2ff8fcab35cb730f6a86";Introduction As a job applicant notified of a phone interview, you have just survived the culling of the herd by resume screeners, taking you one step closer to your goal of a job offer. It is…

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Employee Benefits Legal Blog

Covers employee benefits related to labor and employment matters. Published by Keith R. McMurdy of Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://employeebenefits.foxrothschild.com/

May 16
Remember GINA?: EEOC Settles its First GINA Law Suit

Remember GINA?: EEOC Settles its First GINA Law Suit

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) passed in 2008. Since then, most of the discussion benefit plan professionals have had regarding GINA has focused on HIPAA notice requirements and compliance with GINA restrictions in…
May 10
DOL Issues Model Notice for Coverge and COBRA: More PPACA Form

DOL Issues Model Notice for Coverge and COBRA: More PPACA Form

As a component of PPACA, employees will be able to opt out of employer coverage and go to exchanges (or go there directly if the employer does not offer coverage). The government refers to this program as the "Health Insurance…
May 7
Defining Eligibility: Start With Plan Term

Defining Eligibility: Start With Plan Term

One of the quirks about PPACA is that the measure of "affordability" of coverage is based on the value of single (or "employee only") coverage. A qualifying plan has to make coverage available to dependents, but it can exclude spouses…

Rank this Week: 768

Toronto Employment Law Blog

Discusses wrongful dismissal and employment law issues affecting Canadian employers and employees. By Daniel A. Lublin.

http://blog.toronto-employmentlawyer.com/

Nov 13
Is your social media account really yours?

Is your social media account really yours?

In the fast paced social media era, it is becoming almost impossible to decide who owns the rights to employees’ personal media sites, their contacts and their posts. Do employers need to change the structure of their contracts to outline…
Nov 12
Is your boss spying on you at and off work?

Is your boss spying on you at and off work?

How much privacy can be expected at work wherein everyday we are using our employer’s computers and equipment? Employers want to make sure that they are receiving their return on investments when collecting basic information about their…
Oct 30
When the workplace becomes intolerable

When the workplace becomes intolerable

Most often, employers will need to invest in replacing a good employee not because he or she might leave for a better job or salary, but because of the ongoing conflict with their superiors. Some employees might attempt to take the law into…

Rank this Week: 803

New York Employment Lawyer Blog

Discusses age, employment, racial, and sexual discrimination. By the Ottinger Firm.

http://www.newyorkemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Nov 23
Queens Construction Workers Get $18,600 in Back Wage

Queens Construction Workers Get $18,600 in Back Wage

Two owners of a New York company who pleaded guilty to not paying workers on construction projects in Queens will also pony up $18,680 in back wages. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the criminal sentencing of Tsai Hsun Chang…
Nov 20
Waitress Can’t Be Fired For Pregnancy

Waitress Can’t Be Fired For Pregnancy

Pregnant workers in New York restaurants and stores can’t be fired just because management thinks customers would rather not be served by employees who are showing. A case in point: the pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed in September by…
Nov 19
4 Key Questions About Severance Pay

4 Key Questions About Severance Pay

In the wake of corporate layoffs and restructurings, employee severance pay is a hot topic for New York workers. Broadly speaking, severance pay is money you get if you are laid off or take voluntary, early retirement. Here are four questions…

Rank this Week: 805

What's New in Employment Law?

Focuses on employment law developments, particularly in California.

http://shawvalenza.blogspot.com/

May 17
Court of Appeal - Hourly Pay X Busy Employee = Non-Exempt Compensation

Court of Appeal - Hourly Pay X Busy Employee = Non-Exempt Compensation

The plaintiff was an insurance adjuster. He was paid $29 / hour for every hour worked, including overtime. He always worked more than 40 hours per week. In a wage-hour lawsuit, he claimed he was not properly classified as…
May 3
Court of Appeal: Union Contracts Must Clearly and Unmistakably Waive Rights Under California Vacation Law

Court of Appeal: Union Contracts Must Clearly and Unmistakably Waive Rights Under California Vacation Law

It's California employment law 101 that employers must pay out all "vested" vacation time when an employee's employment ends. No "use it or lose it" and no limits on "carry over" are allowed under Labor Code Section 227.3. There's…
Apr 25
The Colorado Appeals Court Harshed My Mellow.

The Colorado Appeals Court Harshed My Mellow.

In California, we know that there is no right to work if you test positive for marijuana, not even medical marijuana. See Ross v. RagingWire Telecommunications, Inc., 174 P.3d 200 (2008).But Colorado not only has "medical" marijuana,…

Rank this Week: 806

Workplace Class Action Blog

Covers class action litigation issues, including class certification, discovery and defense strategies. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.workplaceclassaction.com/

May 16
"Historic" Verdict In EEOC v. Hill Country Farms Reduced To $1.6 Million But Litigation Continues As EEOC Seeks Injunctive Relief Against Defunct Company

"Historic" Verdict In EEOC v. Hill Country Farms Reduced To $1.6 Million But Litigation Continues As EEOC Seeks Injunctive Relief Against Defunct Company

By Christopher DeGroff, Reema Kapur, and Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. We previously reported that the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) secured a verdict of $240 million in its lawsuit against Hill Country Farms last…
May 15
Second Circuit Pronounces New View Of The Importance Of Statistical Evidence In Firefighter Hiring Litigation In United States and The Vulcan Society, Inc., et al. v. City Of New York, et al.

Second Circuit Pronounces New View Of The Importance Of Statistical Evidence In Firefighter Hiring Litigation In United States and The Vulcan Society, Inc., et al. v. City Of New York, et al.

By Rebecca Bjork and Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Employers who face Title VII discrimination lawsuits in the Second Circuit now have some pretty explicit guidance on how to rebut a plaintiff’s attempt to state a prima facie case of pattern…
May 6
Court Dismisses Text-Messaging Class Action Against Lakers At The Pleading Stage

Court Dismisses Text-Messaging Class Action Against Lakers At The Pleading Stage

By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. and Jennifer A. Riley On April 18, 2013, Judge George H. Wu of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed potentially costly class action claims against the Los Angeles Lakers in Emanuel…

Rank this Week: 808

Legal Developments In…

Legal Developments In Non-Competition Agreements

Reviews recent cases involving non-competition agreements and related claims. By Kenneth J. Vanko.

http://www.non-competes.com/

May 17
Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?

Episode 8 of Fairly Competing: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?

Now available is Episode 8 of the Fairly Competing podcast: Has the Time Come to Add a Federal Civil Trade Secrets Claim?In this episode, John Marsh, Russell Beck, and I discuss the proposals to add a federal cause of action for…
May 16
Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend

Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend

So far, 2013 has been active for proposed non-compete legislation.At the beginning of any calendar year, it's not surprising to see a number of bills introduced in state assemblies or legislatures - many of which have no chance of becoming…
May 13
You Can't Reverse Blue-Pencil a Non-Compete

You Can't Reverse Blue-Pencil a Non-Compete

By now, I hope readers of this blog would be aware that the title of this post simply reinforces the obvious.For background, the "blue-pencil" rule is intended to allow a court to enforce the reasonable parts of non-competition…

Rank this Week: 815

Jottings By An Employer's Lawyer

Covers employment law cases. By Michael Fox.

http://employerslawyer.blogspot.com/

May 7
Another Bad Day in the DC Circuit for the NLRB

Another Bad Day in the DC Circuit for the NLRB

Today, the D.C. Circuit struck down the NLRB's rule which required all employers over which it had jurisdiction to post a notice advising employees of their rights under the NLRA. National Association of Manufacturers v. NLRB (D.C. Cir.…
May 2
The Next Protected Class - Ex-con

The Next Protected Class - Ex-con

The EEOC last year issued some updated guidance on Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII. It laid out a blue print for how to plead a case under Title VII using the…
Apr 22
A Ground Floor Opportunity? Litigation Finance

A Ground Floor Opportunity? Litigation Finance

I really have not had much chance to give the area of third party litigation financing a lot of thought, but my initial instincts are that while it may be good for lawyers, it seems unlikely to be good for clients. Maybe there is a…

Rank this Week: 818

Pennsylvania Labor and Employment…

Pennsylvania Labor and Employment Blog

Covers employment and labor law issues. Published by the Labor and Employment Practice Group of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.

http://www.palaborandemploymentblog.com/

May 14
Facebook Discussion About "Street People" Protected

Facebook Discussion About "Street People" Protected

In a recent decision involving employee social media activity, the National Labor Relations Board held that a high-end clothing boutique in San Francisco violated the National Labor Relations Act when it terminated employees who complained on…
May 13
Liquor Law Update

Liquor Law Update

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC's Alcoholic Beverage and Liquor License Practice Group recently published a Liquor Law Update, which can be accessed by clicking here. The Update contains an article on employee tip pools that…
May 8
NLRB'S Notice Posting Rule Invalidated by DC Court of Appeal

NLRB'S Notice Posting Rule Invalidated by DC Court of Appeal

This post was contributed by Bruce D. Bagley, Esq., a Member in McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC's Labor and Employment Practice Group. On May 7, 2013, a three-member panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit vacated the NLRB's…

Rank this Week: 823

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