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Employment Class Action Blog

Covers employment class action cases affecting employers. By Baker Hostetler.

http://www.employmentclassactionreport.com/

Jun 14
The Southern District of New York Rules That Internships Must Be Educational (Unlike the Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson Film of the Same Name)

The Southern District of New York Rules That Internships Must Be Educational (Unlike the Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson Film of the Same Name)

Posted by Jeffrey VlasekIt has been said that the vast majority of movies coming out of Hollywood these days are “brainless.” Despite that (often accurate) description, there are always a handful of films that manage to…
Jun 11
Oxford Health Plans v. Sutter - The Perils of Choosing an Arbitrator to Resolve Potential "Gateway Matters"

Oxford Health Plans v. Sutter - The Perils of Choosing an Arbitrator to Resolve Potential "Gateway Matters"

Posted by John LewisCo-Authored by: Dustin Dow A unanimous Supreme Court held on Monday that when a party agrees that an arbitrator should decide if an agreement authorizes class arbitration, that party cannot later seek judicial intervention…
Jun 7
Pennsylvania District Court Denies Certification Of Off-The-Clock Case (Again)

Pennsylvania District Court Denies Certification Of Off-The-Clock Case (Again)

Posted by Greg Mersol“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again,” or so the adage goes. A recent case suggests that may not always be the right strategy or, more apropos to this blog, that off-the-clock cases make…

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What's New in Employment Law?

Focuses on employment law developments, particularly in California.

http://shawvalenza.blogspot.com/

Jun 10
U.S. Supreme Court: Arbitrator Had Power to Interpret Whether Arbitration Agreement Allowed Class Action

U.S. Supreme Court: Arbitrator Had Power to Interpret Whether Arbitration Agreement Allowed Class Action

The Supreme Court infrequently issues unanimous decisions in matters that concern employers and employees. So, it was a bit of a surprise to see Oxford Health Plans v. Sutter, the Court's 9-0 decision today. Then I noticed that the…
Jun 3
9th Circuit: California Wage Hour Class Action Should Be Certified

9th Circuit: California Wage Hour Class Action Should Be Certified

Employees of Medline Industries brought a wage and hour class actions, which Medline removed to federal court. The claims included "rounding," improper calculation of the "regular rate" for overtime purposes, waiting time penalties, and…
Jun 1
CA Supreme Court: LA County Union Entitled to Home Addresses and Phone Numbers of Non-Union Employee

CA Supreme Court: LA County Union Entitled to Home Addresses and Phone Numbers of Non-Union Employee

The California Supreme Court in a unanimous opinion addressed employees' privacy rights in the public sector union context. The decision has implications for non-union, private sector employers as well, so read on.The Service Employees…

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The Kielich Law Firm Blog

Covers employment law, personal injury and family law issues related to Texas and federal law.

http://kielichlawfirm.com/blog

Jun 17
How does an ESOP work?

How does an ESOP work?

An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. It is an ERISA-governed employee benefit plan that allows the employee to purchase shares of the employer’s stock on a tax deferred-basis (you don’t pay taxes today on your investment…
Jun 17
Red light camera

Red light camera

In the mid-2000s cities all over the country, including in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas, were installing red light cameras with the promise of cutting down red light runners and accidents caused by people running red lights. No doubt,…
Jun 17
If my spouse has a divorce attorney do I need one?

If my spouse has a divorce attorney do I need one?

You probably need your own divorce attorney if your spouse has already retained his or her own divorce attorney. Although divorces in the Dallas/Fort Worth area happen all the time with one or even no lawyers involved, that does not mean it…

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Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

Jun 17
Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

Recognizing that in this day and age everyone is adept at using the internet (including my mother on Facebook), a pending house bill would move the world of mechanics' liens into the digital age and require contractors to preserve their…
May 30
What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

Most people know that grandparents have some custody rights under Pennsylvania law. What they may not know is what exactly those rights are. What happens when a grandchild is taken out of the grandparents' custody when the parents have…
May 23
Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

The National Transportation Safety Board caused a stir recently when it recommended lowering the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence to .05 percent nationwide. The legal limit in Pennsylvania, as well as in almost every…

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Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Covers the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime, class actions, and wage and hour cases. By Chicago Overtime Law Center.

http://www.chicagoovertimelawyerblog.com/

Jun 8
Russell Stover Sales Representatives Sue For Unpaid Overtime and Claim That They Are Manual Laborers Not Sales People

Russell Stover Sales Representatives Sue For Unpaid Overtime and Claim That They Are Manual Laborers Not Sales People

While the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 requires employers to appropriately compensate their workers for overtime, the Act also provides exceptions for that rule. Unfortunately, many employers take advantage of these exceptions by…
Jun 7
Maryland Exotic Dancer Sues for $200,000 in Tip

Maryland Exotic Dancer Sues for $200,000 in Tip

When we talk about wage and overtime lawsuits, many people do not consider the fact that tips are included in that category. However, tips can be a very contentious issue, especially because employees who earn tips are, in most states,…
May 30
Nurses Allege That They Are Victims of Wage Theft -- Our Chicago Class Action Lawyers Help Prevent Wage Theft

Nurses Allege That They Are Victims of Wage Theft -- Our Chicago Class Action Lawyers Help Prevent Wage Theft

While many employees fight with their employers to receive their earned overtime compensation, our Chicago overtime lawyers have observed that some workers have to fight to get paid at all. One company in particular has recently been accused…

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Jobsworth

Covers UK employment law. By Michael Scutt.

http://michaelscutt.co.uk

Jun 12
What’s On?

What’s On?

There have been and will be some programmes on the BBC this week that will be of interest to #ukemplaw followers. In case you missed it, Panorama on Monday evening made interesting viewing. In “Blacklist Britain”…
Jun 11
Head and Brain Injury Statistic

Head and Brain Injury Statistic

This infographic is courtesy of Neil Hudgell Solicitors Years ago I used to volunteer for Headway, the brain injury charity. A head injury can have devastating results in serious cases, or it can have subtle and pervasive effects which…
Jun 8
All You Need to Know About Internships?

All You Need to Know About Internships?

A couple or three years ago a film about the story behind the Equal Pay Act came out. It was called Made in Dagenham and pretty good it was too. You didn’t need to see it to practice employment law, but it did give a…

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Employment Update

Covers current issues in employment, labor and benefits law. By Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt.

http://employmentupdate.schwabeblog.com/

Jun 6
EEOC Files GINA Complaint

EEOC Files GINA Complaint

By Bruce F. Howell, J.D., M.S., Health Care Attorney and Shareholder On May 16, 2013, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (”EEOC”) filed a complaint against Founders Pavilion, Inc., a New York nursing home for violating…
May 23
Asking for Facebook Passwords? Not in Washington.‎

Asking for Facebook Passwords? Not in Washington.‎

By Brian Keeley, Stephanie Berntsen, Farron Curry, Attorneys, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed legislation that prohibits employers from asking or requiring employees or job applicants to provide…
Mar 20
Employers Beware: Portland City Council Passes Sick Leave Mandate

Employers Beware: Portland City Council Passes Sick Leave Mandate

By Leora Coleman-Fire, Attorney The City of Portland joined Seattle, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and the State of Connecticut when the Portland City Council unanimously passed a paid sick leave ordinance on March 13, 2013. The ordinance…

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Washington D.C. Employment Law…

Washington D.C. Employment Law Update

Covers labor and employment law developments in Washington, D.C. By Littler.

http://www.dcemploymentlawupdate.com

Jun 14
Bills Target NLRB's Specialty Healthcare Decision, Union Election Proceeding

Bills Target NLRB's Specialty Healthcare Decision, Union Election Proceeding

Members of the House and Senate reintroduced legislation on Thursday that would prevent the formation of “micro units” and guarantee workers the right to secret ballot representation elections. Representation Fairness Restoration…
Jun 12
California Private Sector Employment Legislation Update

California Private Sector Employment Legislation Update

By Chris Cobey May 31 was the deadline for most California state bills to pass their house of origin to be further considered in this year’s legislative session, so the winnowing proceeds. Key bills, including the minimum wage increase…
Jun 11
Supreme Court Upholds Decision Approving Class Action Arbitration

Supreme Court Upholds Decision Approving Class Action Arbitration

By Robert Friedman Yesterday, in Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion affirming the arbitrator’s construction of an arbitration agreement that did not expressly address class…

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Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/

Jun 18
EEOC Targets Criminal Background Check

EEOC Targets Criminal Background Check

Last week, the EEOC issued a press release announcing lawsuits against two employers for using criminal background checks. The first lawsuit: In the suit against BMW, the EEOC alleges that BMW disproportionately screened out African…
Jun 17
Employment Law SCOTUS Watch

Employment Law SCOTUS Watch

We only have about two weeks left in the current Supreme Court season (or "term" as they call them). Some important employment law cases are still out there, and we should get some news as early as today:Vance v. Ball State (SCOTUSblog page):…
Jun 17
Another Day, Another Setback for the NLRB Poster Requirement

Another Day, Another Setback for the NLRB Poster Requirement

Last Friday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the NLRB's poster requirement in Chamber of Commerce v. NLRB (opinion here). From the Court's introduction: We agree with the district court that the rulemaking function provided…

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Offers legal resources for victims of workplace bullying, mobbing and workplace abuse and for employers who are interested in having a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

http://pgbarnes.wordpress.com/

Jun 7
Oregon Interns Get Harrassment/Discrimination Protection

Oregon Interns Get Harrassment/Discrimination Protection

Unpaid interns are especially vulnerable to predatory behavior in the workplace because they are young and inexperienced. However, many courts have ruled that unpaid interns are not protected by state and federal harassment and…
May 31
Lactation is Pregnancy-Related After All

Lactation is Pregnancy-Related After All

A federal appeals court panel has unanimously ruled that firing a woman because she is lactating or expressing milk is unlawful sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The decision by…
May 31
Fed Cts Eschew SM

Fed Cts Eschew SM

Are federal courts out of touch? The National Center for State Courts reported the results of a recent survey that would indicate that federal courts literally are out of touch. The survey shows federal courts have thus far largely…

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Virginia Non-Compete Law Blog

Covers non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure provisions in employment agreements. By the Frith Law Firm.

http://virginianoncompete.blogspot.com/

Jan 16
HOW TO BEAT YOUR VIRGINIA NON COMPETE for your IPAD / IPHONE ETC

HOW TO BEAT YOUR VIRGINIA NON COMPETE for your IPAD / IPHONE ETC

Had a great weekend in Tennessee with new friends.Met a hospital administrator from Ohio who told me his facility did not have non-compete agreements for physician employees because they thought taking care of their employees would be a…
Jan 10
NON COMPETES AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL

NON COMPETES AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL

I ran across this article this morning and it is excellent. Read it. Enjoy it. Attorney Michael Elkon, member of Fisher & Phillips, a large law firm with a National presence, explains why College football coaches can pick up and move, while…
Jan 9
ROANOKE VIRGINIA NON COMPETE ATTORNEY

ROANOKE VIRGINIA NON COMPETE ATTORNEY

Imagine a divorce. The bad kind where people would rather fight than be reasonable. The kind where the only people who win are the attorneys because the financial cost of litigation, coupled with the emotional drain of battle wear the parties…

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Fair Employment Legal Update

By Khorrami, LLP.

http://fairemploymentlegalupdate.com/

Jun 18
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Pennsylvania McDonald’s Franchise Owners for Requiring Employees to Use Fee-Laden Debits Cards to Access Wage

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Pennsylvania McDonald’s Franchise Owners for Requiring Employees to Use Fee-Laden Debits Cards to Access Wage

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald’s franchise holders, Albert and Carol Mueller, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, alleging that they unlawfully required their employees to use fee-laden debit cards in order to…
Jun 17
Panda Express Slow to Remedy Sexual Harassment: EEOC Steps In

Panda Express Slow to Remedy Sexual Harassment: EEOC Steps In

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has reached a settlement with fast-food chain Panda Express after an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment toward several female teenagers at a Hawaii location. Sexual…
Jun 12
EEOC’s New Rules on Employee Background Check

EEOC’s New Rules on Employee Background Check

In April, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its policy on criminal background checks in an effort to make it harder for employers to discriminate against criminals, which can limit job opportunities for minorities who…

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Wage Law

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

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

Jun 18
Gordon Ramsey's Restaurant Hit With Class Action

Gordon Ramsey's Restaurant Hit With Class Action

Gordon Ramsey's Fat Cow restaurant has been hit with a wage and hour class action in California alleging failure to provide meal breaks, rest breaks, failure to pay minimum wage and proper overtime pay. It also seeks waiting time penalties...
Jun 17
Another Way to Collect Wages from a Contractor

Another Way to Collect Wages from a Contractor

If you get a judgment against a contractor in California and the contractor doesn't pay, you can have its contractor's license suspended. Just send a copy of the judgment or an abstract to the Contractors State License Board and the...
Jun 5
Heyen v Safeway - A Primary Purpose Test for Overtime Exemption

Heyen v Safeway - A Primary Purpose Test for Overtime Exemption

The Court of Appeal has applied a primary purpose test to the case of a store manager classified as exempt by her employer, and found that the employee was misclassfied. In Heyen v. Safeway (2013) ___ Cal.App.4th ___, the court...

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New York Employment Attorneys Blog

Covers employment discrimination, severance, wage violations, sexual harassment and civil rights. By The Harman Firm, P.C.

http://www.newyorkemploymentattorneysblog.com/

Jun 18
SDNY Says to Pay Your Interns if You Aren't Teaching Them

SDNY Says to Pay Your Interns if You Aren't Teaching Them

Unpaid interns in "for-profit" private sector internships may have cause for celebration. After the Southern District of New York denied Xuedan Wang her class action certification against the Hearst Corporation for failing to pay unpaid…
Jun 12
National Labor Review Board Decisions Put in Jeopardy by Recess Appointment

National Labor Review Board Decisions Put in Jeopardy by Recess Appointment

From January 4 to January 6, 2012, President Obama made several judicial appointments, including five to the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB"). The Administration viewed this period as part of twenty-day "intrasession recess" (as…
Jun 10
Protections for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Remain Piecemeal at Best

Protections for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Remain Piecemeal at Best

On May 31, the New York Times ran a useful overview of the state of legal protections for LGBTQ workers. It is not a pretty picture: there is still no protection at the federal level. In fact, in the majority of states, it is legal to fire…

Rank this Week: 922

Ohio Employer's Law Blog

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

http://ohioemploymentlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
He’s a lumberjack and, apparently, he’s not okay

He’s a lumberjack and, apparently, he’s not okay

An employee who posed in Playgirl magazine is suing his former employer for sexual harassment, reports ABC News. 18 years ago, Daniel Sawka posed as a nude lumberjack in Playgirl. Sawka alleges that when his co-workers discovered the…
Jun 17
Fox Searchlight case confirm that unpaid interns are a dying breed

Fox Searchlight case confirm that unpaid interns are a dying breed

Out of the millions of page-views this blog has received over the six-years of its existence, the most popular post (by an almost three-to-one margin over its closest competitor) is You should pay attention to this post if you have unpaid…
Jun 14
WIRTW #278 (the “carnival barker” edition)

WIRTW #278 (the “carnival barker” edition)

This coming Wednesday, I’m hosting the Employment Law Blog Carnival. For the uninitiated, a blog carnival a collection of submitted links arranged around a particular theme. To get a better idea of what the Employment Law Blog Carnival…

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Wisconsin Employment & Labor Law…

Wisconsin Employment & Labor Law Blog

Focuses on recent developments and news in labor and employment law in Wisconsin and at the federal level. By Randy T. Enochs.

http://milwaukeeemploymentlawyer.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
EEOC Files Suit Against BMW and Family Dollar for Use of Criminal Background Check

EEOC Files Suit Against BMW and Family Dollar for Use of Criminal Background Check

In Wisconsin under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA), it is expressly unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a potential or current employee over their arrest and conviction record. However, there is no comparable law…
Jun 4
Georgia Bus Driver Fired Over Facebook Post

Georgia Bus Driver Fired Over Facebook Post

We are several years into the advent of social media websites like Facebook and Twitter and also several years into the legal issues surrounding terminations of employees for the things they post on social media. I have written about…
May 21
WIsconsin May Soon Ban Mandatory Flu Shot

WIsconsin May Soon Ban Mandatory Flu Shot

The mandatory flu shot requirement by many employers has been at the fore of employment law issues in the last couple of years with many employees outraged to learn that the requirement is lawful in nearly every circumstance--as some have…

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Employers' Lawyers

Provides best practice tips, checklists and updates designed to keep organizations of all sizes in compliance with federal and state employment laws. By Holland & Hart.

http://www.employerslawyersblog.com/

Jun 18
Interns – To Pay or Not to Pay?

Interns – To Pay or Not to Pay?

By Alyssa Yatsko Unpaid interns may seem like a great way to get some additional help without breaking the budget. Recent lawsuits, however, reveal the danger in having unpaid interns perform work that otherwise would be done by paid…
Jun 17
New Nevada Law Restricts Use of Credit Checks for Employment Purpose

New Nevada Law Restricts Use of Credit Checks for Employment Purpose

By Anthony Hall and Dora Lane Nevada recently joined the ever-growing list of states that restrict the use of credit reports by employers. Effective October 1, 2013, Senate Bill 127 will, with limited exceptions, prohibit Nevada employers…
Jun 10
Fired for Dating a Client, Employee Fails to Prove Violation of Colorado’s Lawful Activities Statute

Fired for Dating a Client, Employee Fails to Prove Violation of Colorado’s Lawful Activities Statute

By Mark Wiletsky Dating a client is probably never a good idea. In some professions, it is a violation of ethical responsibilities. In other cases, it may be bad for business when the relationship goes sour. In the case of a family advocate…

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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/

May 24
Guide to Understanding Teacher Discipline

Guide to Understanding Teacher Discipline

I have prepared a Primer on Understanding Teacher Discipline. Click here for the Guide to Understanding Teacher Discipline.
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…

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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/

Jun 14
California Age Discrimination Lawsuits Pose Many Challenge

California Age Discrimination Lawsuits Pose Many Challenge

The president of Rutgers University was fervently working to tamp down public ire over alleged coaching abuses when he hired an administrator to serve as his chief of staff. But as it turned out, that administrator was in the midst of his…
Jun 10
Refusal to Hire a Felon May be Grounds for Lawsuit

Refusal to Hire a Felon May be Grounds for Lawsuit

It's long been known that a criminal record could hinder one's chances of landing gainful employment. But if a person is denied employment on the basis of a prior felony, is that grounds for a lawsuit? Historically, our Los Angeles…
Jun 2
Overtime Pay for California Home Health Aides Weighed in Washington

Overtime Pay for California Home Health Aides Weighed in Washington

As the baby boom generation sails toward retirement and further into old age, the home health care industry is poised to see a boom. But exactly what that will look like, our Los Angeles labor attorneys know, is a matter of speculation, as…

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Texas Employment Law Update

Covers labor and employment legal topis for Texas employers. By Russell Cawyer.

http://www.texasemploymentlawupdate.com/

Jun 11
Fifth Circuit Holds that Volunteer Firefighter is not an "Employee" for Purposes of Title VII

Fifth Circuit Holds that Volunteer Firefighter is not an "Employee" for Purposes of Title VII

In an issue of first impression in this Fifth Circuit, the Court held that a volunteer firefighter making a Title VII claim of sexual harassment is not an “employee” for purposes of the statute and therefore had no legal…
Jun 3
Fifth Circuit Reverses Controversial Trial Court Decision and Holds Termination of Employee for Expressing Breast Milk Constitutes Sex Discrimination

Fifth Circuit Reverses Controversial Trial Court Decision and Holds Termination of Employee for Expressing Breast Milk Constitutes Sex Discrimination

Last week the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a widely criticized trial court ruling that had held that a discharge of an employee because she was lactating or expressing breast milk did not constitute unlawful sex…
May 31
Stadium Employee Fired for Bringing Snow Cone Tray into Restroom Stall

Stadium Employee Fired for Bringing Snow Cone Tray into Restroom Stall

One great thing about practicing in employment law and human relations is that things are never dull. Remember the television show "Kids Say the Darndest Things"? Well, employees (and contractors in this case) do the craziest…

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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/

Jun 18
Single, Multi and Multiple: What is the Difference?

Single, Multi and Multiple: What is the Difference?

As plan sponsors continue to work through through PPACA compliance, there has been some discussion about what type of plans are being sponsored. I have also had some employers come to me recently and tell me that they have always…
Jun 10
Drunk Driving Death is an "Accident": The Importance of Accurate Plan Language

Drunk Driving Death is an "Accident": The Importance of Accurate Plan Language

When is an accident not an accident? In the employee benefits world, what constitutes an accident is defined by the terms of the plan. Last month, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals drove this home very clearly in a case called…
Jun 4
Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now

Final Rules Issued on Wellness Programs: At Least Final For Now

When considering wellness programs, the ongoing debate has always been trying to distinguish between participation based and outcome based programs. Last week, HHS, Treasury and Labor released their "final" rules on wellness programs in…

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Employer Law Report

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

http://www.employerlawreport.com/

Jun 18
Court Orders Plaintiff-Employee to Produce Social Media Postings on Claimed Emotional Distress, Alternative Potential Stressors and More

Court Orders Plaintiff-Employee to Produce Social Media Postings on Claimed Emotional Distress, Alternative Potential Stressors and More

Our colleagues at the Technology Law Source Blog advise of a new interesting case concerning the discovery of social media account information in a disability discrimination case. There are two noteworthy pieces to this case. First, the New…
Jun 13
You Choose, You Lose! Supreme Court Rules "Arbitrator's Construction Holds, However Good, Bad, or Ugly" In Upholding Class Arbitration Proceeding

You Choose, You Lose! Supreme Court Rules "Arbitrator's Construction Holds, However Good, Bad, or Ugly" In Upholding Class Arbitration Proceeding

In Oxford Health Plans, LLC v. Sutter, a case addressing an arbitration clause that was silent as to whether it permitted class-wide arbitration, the United States Supreme Court held that so long as an arbitrator's decision construes the…
Jun 10
Mental Block: Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Denial Of Workers' Compensation Benefits For PTSD Not Caused By Physical Injury To Claimant

Mental Block: Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Denial Of Workers' Compensation Benefits For PTSD Not Caused By Physical Injury To Claimant

In August 2009, Shaun Armstrong sustained minor physical injuries in a motor vehicle accident while in the scope of his employment. The other driver, who plowed into the back of Armstrong's truck, was killed. Armstrong's workers' compensation…

Rank this Week: 1092

Workplace Privacy, Data Management…

Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report

Covers data security, HIPAA, identity theft and workplace privacy. By Jackson Lewis.

http://www.workplaceprivacyreport.com

Jun 15
FDA Provides Data Security Guidance for Medical Device Manufacturer

FDA Provides Data Security Guidance for Medical Device Manufacturer

Medical device manufacturers generally are not the first group of businesses that come to mind when one thinks of HIPAA, privacy and security. However, in the world of "Big Data," the functioning of medical devices increasingly…
Jun 14
European Union Stringent Data Security Proposal Will Affect Businesses Worldwide

European Union Stringent Data Security Proposal Will Affect Businesses Worldwide

Privacy and data protection rules of the European Union place a heavy compliance burden on European companies and all foreign companies handling or possessing EU data and the latest proposal under consideration by the European Parliament for…
Jun 13
The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Movement

The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Movement

Numerous companies are considering, or already transitioned to, a "bring your own device" (BYOD) model. Under a BYOD program, employees are permitted to connect their own personal devices (iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, PDA, etc.) to…

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Labor Employment Law Blog

Up to date information on Labor and Employment. Published by Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.laboremploymentlawblog.com/

Jun 13
Update: New York Department of Labor Releases Proposed Wage Deduction Regulation

Update: New York Department of Labor Releases Proposed Wage Deduction Regulation

By Lisa Lewis and Ryan Duffy As we detailed in a previous blog post (available here), in September 2012, Governor Cuomo signed into law new legislation which permits employers to make additional deductions from employees’ paychecks.…
Jun 12
What Keeps You Up at Night? An in-depth discussion of developments and hot topics in domestic and international labor and employment law

What Keeps You Up at Night? An in-depth discussion of developments and hot topics in domestic and international labor and employment law

This breakfast briefing will cover recent developments in and best practices for drafting executive level employment agreements. In particular, this program will address the importance of properly constructed “for cause”…
Jun 7
Filling out the Form I-9 for TPS beneficiaries: Work Permits extended for El Salvadorian

Filling out the Form I-9 for TPS beneficiaries: Work Permits extended for El Salvadorian

By Dawn Lurie and Catherine Risoleo On May 30, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvadorians for an additional 18 months beginning September 10, 2013, and ending March 9, 2015.…

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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…

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Overtime Law Blog | FLSA Decisions

FLSA Case Law Review

http://overtimelaw.wordpress.com

Jun 13
9th Cir.: Late Payment of Wages Constitutes a Minimum Wage Violation Under the FLSA

9th Cir.: Late Payment of Wages Constitutes a Minimum Wage Violation Under the FLSA

Rother v. Lupenko As with many concepts in the law, many practitioners know something to be true, but they are not exactly sure why or what the authority for the position is. Such seems to be true with regard to … Continue reading…
Jun 13
9th Cir.: Hybrid Actions Permissible; State Law Opt-out Class May Proceed In Same Case As FLSA Opt-in Collective

9th Cir.: Hybrid Actions Permissible; State Law Opt-out Class May Proceed In Same Case As FLSA Opt-in Collective

Busk v. Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc. As more and more circuit courts come into conformity and hold that so-called hybrid actions—where employees seek to certify state law claims as opt-out class actions, along with seeking to…
Jun 12
2 Recent Decisions Apply Common Law Test for Successor Liability to FLSA Claims and Hold Successor Companies Liable

2 Recent Decisions Apply Common Law Test for Successor Liability to FLSA Claims and Hold Successor Companies Liable

As previously discussed here, the law regarding successor liability in the context of FLSA claims continues to develop. In two recent decisions, the Seventh Circuit and a District Court from within the Sixth Circuit joined the growing…

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Technology Company Counselor

Covers benefits and compensation, employment law, immigration, intellectual property, litigation, securities, tax planning, and transactional issues affecting technology companies. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.techcompanycounselor.com/

Jun 10
Federal Trade Secret Enforcement Initiative Results in Swift Action

Federal Trade Secret Enforcement Initiative Results in Swift Action

By James P. Flynn In February 2013, the Justice Department announced a federal trade secret enforcement initiative that rested in large part on encouraging American businesses to adopt best practices in the area and diligent pursuit of civil…
May 17
Trade Secret, Proprietary Information, & Regulatory Requirements Concerns Contribute To Veto of New Jersey Social Media Bill

Trade Secret, Proprietary Information, & Regulatory Requirements Concerns Contribute To Veto of New Jersey Social Media Bill

By: James P. Flynn The New Jersey Legislature was overwhelmingly in favor of a measure that would have barred employers from obtaining social media IDs and other social media related information from employees and applicants. Click here…
May 10
Affordable Care Act: Important Deadline for Employee Notices of the Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange) Due October 1, 2013

Affordable Care Act: Important Deadline for Employee Notices of the Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange) Due October 1, 2013

By Gretchen Harders and Michelle Capezza On May 8, 2013, the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) issued Technical Release 2013-02 (the “Release”) providing important…

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Employer Defense Law Blog

Covers FLSA, disability discrimination, labor relations, and retaliation. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.employerdefenselaw.com/

Jun 4
Fashion Designer Norma Kamali Hit With Unpaid Internship Lawsuit: The Trend Continue

Fashion Designer Norma Kamali Hit With Unpaid Internship Lawsuit: The Trend Continue

By Jennifer A. Goldman As the summer internship season gets underway, unpaid interns are continuing to file a spate of lawsuits claiming violations of the…
Jun 4
The Ninth Circuit's Opportunity to Clarify California's Suitable Seating Requirement

The Ninth Circuit's Opportunity to Clarify California's Suitable Seating Requirement

by Lisa M. Watanabe In recent years, retailers, grocery stores and banks have been hit with a wave of lawsuits over California’s suitable seating requirements set forth in §14 of the Industrial Welfare Commission’s Wage…
May 23
Retailers Facing Employment Law Vulnerabilities, an interview with EBG attorneys, as appeared in Corporate Counsel

Retailers Facing Employment Law Vulnerabilities, an interview with EBG attorneys, as appeared in Corporate Counsel

In an article written by Corporate Counsel’s Shannon Green published on May 23, 2013, Epstein Becker Green labor and employment attorneys, Jeffrey M. Landes and Susan Gross Sholinsky, were interviewed concerning the legal…

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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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Employment Law Watch

Covers employment law in the U.S., UK and France. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.employmentlawwatch.com/

Jun 13
Dismissing a UK employee? It may be cheaper to wait a while longer...

Dismissing a UK employee? It may be cheaper to wait a while longer...

There has long been talk of amending the upper limit on the compensatory award for unfair dismissals, and we now have confirmation and details of this new statutory cap. Current law In an unfair dismissal case, a successful Claimant will…
Jun 13
You Say Unpaid Intern, I Say Employee, Says New York Court

You Say Unpaid Intern, I Say Employee, Says New York Court

Mark Goldstein contributed to the content of this post. Just weeks after one New York federal judge gave employers a small glimmer of hope by ruling that a group of former interns could not sue as a class, another on Tuesday dashed…
Jun 12
New Article Posted to Forbes' The Employment Beat

New Article Posted to Forbes' The Employment Beat

Steven B. Katz wrote a new article on Forbes about Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter. Read the full article here.

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All in a Day's Work

Covers legal developments in the labor and employment. By Verrill Dana.

http://www.hrlawupdate.com/

Jun 13
Rising Talent and a Static Non-competition Agreement is a Recipe for Trouble in Massachusett

Rising Talent and a Static Non-competition Agreement is a Recipe for Trouble in Massachusett

Your company prides itself on developing employees and invests significant time, energy and financial support to help retain top talent. In return, asking an employee to sign a non-competition agreement to protect your investment makes good…
Jun 13
High End, Low End: What do Automobile Manufacturer BMW and Discount Small-box Retailer Dollar General Have in Common? A Complaint from the EEOC for Starter

High End, Low End: What do Automobile Manufacturer BMW and Discount Small-box Retailer Dollar General Have in Common? A Complaint from the EEOC for Starter

It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but the punch-line isn’t at all funny. So what exactly do a high-end automobile manufacturer like BMW and a discount small-box retailer like Dollar General have in common? Suits filed by…
Jun 11
All Process Due: First Circuit Rules Rhode Island Probationary Public Employee’s Post-Termination Arbitration Hearing Was Adequate Under The Fourteenth Amendment

All Process Due: First Circuit Rules Rhode Island Probationary Public Employee’s Post-Termination Arbitration Hearing Was Adequate Under The Fourteenth Amendment

Former (probationary) town building official, Paul Senra, brought a claim against his former employer, the Town of Smithfield, Rhode Island, alleging the town violated his Fourteenth Amendment procedural due process rights when it terminated…

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National Police and Fire Labor…

National Police and Fire Labor Blog

Covers legal developments concerning law enforcement and firefighter labor law. By Cline and Associates.

http://www.nationalpoliceandfirelaborblog.com

Jun 12
Recent Blog Articles of Note

Recent Blog Articles of Note

By Jim Cline We are following other Labor and Employment Law Blogs on the Web and will bring to your attention some other articles worth reading. Here are some other articles we think are worth a look: Oakland Police SWAT Arbitration…
Jun 10
9th Circuit Finds Constitutional Property Interest in Arbitration Reinstatement Order

9th Circuit Finds Constitutional Property Interest in Arbitration Reinstatement Order

By David E. Worley In Phillips v. Marion County Sheriff’s Office, (194 LRRM 2389 (9th Cir. 2012)), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Corrections Officer has a constitutionally protected property interest in their…
Jun 10
Retaliation Claim Viable: Hispanic Deputy Sheriff’s Nationality Questioned Immediately After Filing a Workplace Complaint

Retaliation Claim Viable: Hispanic Deputy Sheriff’s Nationality Questioned Immediately After Filing a Workplace Complaint

By Kate Acheson The Colorado District Court refused to dismiss Hispanic Deputy Sheriff Theresa Garcia’s retaliation, discrimination, and common law civil conspiracy claims in Garcia v. Arapahoe Cnty. Sheriff’s Office, finding…

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California Public Agency Labor and…

California Public Agency Labor and Employment Blog

By Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.

http://www.calpublicagencylaboremploymentblog.com

Jun 18
Court To Decide If Ashtanga Yoga Program Violates Prohibition of Religion In Public School

Court To Decide If Ashtanga Yoga Program Violates Prohibition of Religion In Public School

Posted by Morin JacobA case pending in San Diego Superior Court questions the constitutionality of an Ashtanga yoga program provided to students at the Encinitas Union School District. In Sedlock et al v. Baird et al, parents Stephen and…
Jun 14
Ensure Your Waiting Periods Comply with State and Federal Law

Ensure Your Waiting Periods Comply with State and Federal Law

Posted by Guest AuthorThis blog post was authored by Jessica Frier One of the challenges facing employers in complying with healthcare reform is reconciling federal requirements with the requirements of California law. For example,…
Jun 6
Employers Large and Small - How the Affordable Care Act Impacts YOU

Employers Large and Small - How the Affordable Care Act Impacts YOU

Posted by Guest AuthorThis blog post was authored by Jessica R. Frier It’s a myth that the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) only applies to “large employers” (defined under the Act as those employers with 50 or more…

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Michigan Employment Law Connection

Covers labor, employment, and employment discrimination law with emphasis on Michigan recent developments and impact of HR professionals. By John Holmquist.

http://www.michiganemploymentlawconnection.com/

Jun 13
Keeping it simple

Keeping it simple

Imagine having employees who are so happy with their work that they tattoo the company's name on their wrists. A recent article in the Detroit News describes the fast service restaurant Moo Cluck Moo. At a time when…
Jun 7
A conversation with the EEOC

A conversation with the EEOC

The Labor and Employment Section of the Michigan bar held its annual spring meeting yesterday, and the topic was A backstage pass to the EEOC. The Detroit office had over 20 representatives attend. The round-table topics were…
Jun 6
Motions in limine and non-evidentiary issue

Motions in limine and non-evidentiary issue

In Louzon v. Ford Motor Co., the 6th Circuit addressed the issue of the use of a motion in limine to exclude evidence of the plaintiff's comparators and reversed the exclusion because the district court improperly considered…

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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…

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Delaware Employment Law Blog

Covers national headline employment law news and updates. Published by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP.

http://www.delawareemploymentlawblog.com/

Oct 12
Smokers’ Rights in the Employment Context

Smokers’ Rights in the Employment Context

Can employers refuse to hire a applicants for their tobacco use? In most states, the answer is “yes.” Unless the candidate is applying for a job in a State with a “smokers’-rights statute,” an employer can refuse to hire candidates…
Oct 12
Employees’ Secret Tape Recording

Employees’ Secret Tape Recording

Can an employee lawfully make a secret tape recording of a conversation that she has with her supervisor, a coworker, or customer that occurs in the workplace? Not in Delaware. Delaware is an “all-party consent State,” which means…
Oct 6
Sample Social-Media Policy

Sample Social-Media Policy

Social-media issues faced by employers continue to change and develop. Your social-media policy (or guidelines, if you prefer), should do the same. An updated social-media policy is provided via the link below for your reference as a…

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Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer…

Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and employment law. By Law Offices of Andrew Alitowski, P.A.

http://www.kentuckypersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 13
Kentucky Contractual Employment Discrimination Case

Kentucky Contractual Employment Discrimination Case

In May of 2013, the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Kentucky heard a case involving a woman who had a contract of employment with her former employer and the timing of when she could bring her discrimination claims. …
Jun 12
Kentucky Title VII Case

Kentucky Title VII Case

In May of 2013, the United States District Court in the Western District of Kentucky heard a case involving a woman who brought Title VII claims against her former employer. (See Graham v. City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 2013 WL 212087 (W.D.…
Jun 6
Louisville Sexual Harassment Case

Louisville Sexual Harassment Case

In May of 2013, the United States District Court in the Western District of Kentucky heard a case where a female worker sued her former employer alleging that it acted improperly during the course of her employment terminating her because of…

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Virginia Business Law Update

Covers news and legal developments affecting Virginia businesses. By PCT Law Group.

http://www.virginiabusinesslawupdate.com/

May 28
Defense Contractor Sues Former Employee In Virginia Court For Taking Trade Secrets To Competitor And Helping Competitor Secure Lucrative Government Contract

Defense Contractor Sues Former Employee In Virginia Court For Taking Trade Secrets To Competitor And Helping Competitor Secure Lucrative Government Contract

A nuclear engineer’s purported theft of a defense contractor’s trade secrets is at the heart of a lawsuit that is currently pending in Lynchburg (Virginia) Circuit Court. Babcock & Wilcox, Co., a government contracting company…
Apr 23
Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award in False Claims Act Case

Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award in False Claims Act Case

In the Fourth Circuit (the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina), six-figure compensatory damage awards are frequently viewed as excessive. …
Apr 23
Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award

Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award

In the Fourth Circuit (the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina), six-figure compensatory damage awards are rarely upheld on a motion for…

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Washgington Labor and Employment…

Washgington Labor and Employment Law Blog

Covers Washington State employment law and public sector collective bargaining law.By Cline and Associates.

http://www.washingtonlaborandemploymentblog.com/

Jun 10
Termination for Requesting or Utilizing Reasonable Accommodation Violates Washington Law Against Discrimination

Termination for Requesting or Utilizing Reasonable Accommodation Violates Washington Law Against Discrimination

By Kate Acheson As a case of first impression, a Washington State District Court recently found, in Hansen v. Boeing Co., that an employee is protected against retaliation for requesting or utilizing reasonable accommodation for a disability…
Jun 10
Religious Exemption for Discrimination Claims May Not Apply when Discrimination was Not Religiously Motivated

Religious Exemption for Discrimination Claims May Not Apply when Discrimination was Not Religiously Motivated

By David Worley In Ockletree v. Franciscan Health Systems, 27 AD Cases 442 (W.D. Wash. 2012), a Washington federal district court refused to dismiss the plaintiff’s ADA claims against a religious hospital when the discriminatory action…
May 31
Examiner Dismisses ULP Charge Where Charge is Untimely and There is No Change to Vacation Accrual Policy

Examiner Dismisses ULP Charge Where Charge is Untimely and There is No Change to Vacation Accrual Policy

By Therese Norton In general, PERC will dismiss an unfair labor practice charge if it is not filed within six month. On May 13, 2013, PERC Examiner Casey King dismissed a ULP charge brought by the Walla Walla Commissioned Deputy…

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Workplaces That Work

Covers workplace conflict management systems. By Blaine Donais.

http://workplacesthatwork.blogspot.com/

May 29
Workplace Fairness Certification Training - June 10, 2013 Calgary

Workplace Fairness Certification Training - June 10, 2013 Calgary

The Workplace Fairness Institute is offering a one day training session to become Workplace Fairness Analysts.This designation demonstrates that a workplace practitioner is qualified to use the tools developed by the Workplace Fairness…
May 29
Conflict Management in the Workplace - A 5 Day Course co-sponsored by York University and the WFI

Conflict Management in the Workplace - A 5 Day Course co-sponsored by York University and the WFI

The top-down management of conflict in the workplace can be frustrating for everyone. Typically, conflict is addressed after things have gotten out of hand and the conflict is entrenched in the workplace. Your best employees have left and…
Mar 11
Still a Few Seats Available

Still a Few Seats Available

We are coming up on our Toronto Certification seminar for Workplace Fairness Analysts on April 5, 2013. We still have a couple of seats available. So be sure to sign up as we will not be offering it again this year in Toronto.

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Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Business Law and Employment Law. Published By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagosmallbusinesslawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
The 50th Anniversary of National Small Business Week

The 50th Anniversary of National Small Business Week

By: Amit Bindra It is that time of year again, National Small Business Week. Starting in 1963 with President John F. Kennedy, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week. …
Jun 13
It's that time of year...time for interns!

It's that time of year...time for interns!

By: Poonam K. Lakhani Thousands of young and eager college students will be hitting the pavement looking for some work experience. Hiring interns can be mutually beneficial. Many employers, however, misunderstand the rules regarding hiring…
Jun 5
Recruiting Talented Employees to a New Busine

Recruiting Talented Employees to a New Busine

By: Amit Bindra There can be a lot of challenges when starting a new business. The company has to create a business plan and find some start-up money. A company also has to attract new employees. Often, new business owners think it will…

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St. Louis Overtime Lawyer Blog

Covers wage and hour, breaks and off the clock work. By Riggan Law Firm, LLC.

http://www.stlouisovertimelawyerblog.com/

Mar 14
Work-Related Travel Time: When Is It Compensable?

Work-Related Travel Time: When Is It Compensable?

Many people travel for work. However, many people do not know their rights as an employee or how their employer should adequately compensate them for this travel time. The law on compensable travel time can be a tricky business to navigate,…
Mar 10
Riggan Law Firm Obtains Conditional Class Certification in Paramedic/EMT Overtime Lawsuit

Riggan Law Firm Obtains Conditional Class Certification in Paramedic/EMT Overtime Lawsuit

On March 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, in the case of Burkeen, et al. v. New Madrid County Ambulance District, issued an Order conditionally certifying the case as a collective action pursuant…
Mar 2
Riggan Law Firm Obtains Court Order Invalidating Class Waiver

Riggan Law Firm Obtains Court Order Invalidating Class Waiver

Currently, a major issue in the field of labor law is the enforceability of class waivers. Some employers have attempted to avoid the risk of class action employment cases by requiring their employees--as a condition of employment or…

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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…

Rank this Week: 1438

Texas Employment Law Blog

Covers employment law and discrimination issues. By the McKinney Law Firm.

http://www.texasemploymentlawblog.com/

Jun 18
Texas Governor Perry Vetoes Bill Promoting Equal Pay for Women

Texas Governor Perry Vetoes Bill Promoting Equal Pay for Women

Last Friday Texas Governor Rick Perry vetoed HB 950, a bill to prevent wage discrimination against women. The bill had been passed through the Texas House and Senate with bipartisan support. The bill would have made Texas’ equal…
Jun 14
Open Letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry In Favor of HB 950 Fair Pay Bill

Open Letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry In Favor of HB 950 Fair Pay Bill

Dear Governor Perry: Please sign HB 950 regarding equal pay. Texas values stand for treating people equally and based on their merits regardless of gender. Discrimination is wrong and helping make sure that people are paid…
Jun 13
EEOC Files Suit Against BMW & Dollar General for Use of Criminal Background Check

EEOC Files Suit Against BMW & Dollar General for Use of Criminal Background Check

A BMW manufacturing facility in South Carolina, and the largest small-box discount retailer in the United States violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by implementing and utilizing a criminal background policy that resulted in employees…

Rank this Week: 1524

California Employee Rights…

California Employee Rights Advocate

Covers California labor law. By United Employees Law Group, PC.

http://www.californiaemployeeadvocate.com

Jun 17
Alternative Work Weeks in California

Alternative Work Weeks in California

Federal labor law requires that non-exempt (hourly) employees are paid 1.5 times their regular rate of pay if they work more than 40 hours in week. Whereas, California labor laws take that a step further and require overtime pay of 1.5…
Jun 10
Final Pay Checks in California

Final Pay Checks in California

Have you been terminated, laid off or have you recently quit and are still waiting for your final paycheck? In California employers must pay former employees within specific periods of time. If they do not pay former employees on time the…
Jun 3
Mechanics and their tools in California

Mechanics and their tools in California

Not just mechanics but any trades person that is in a trade requiring tools to be used frequently, your employer can ask you to supply your own tools. But if they do, you must make the equivalent of 2 times the minimum wage. Currently…

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