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Working the Law: News and Views on Employment Issues

Covers Massachusetts employment law issues such as employment discrimination, sexual harasment and wrongful discharge. By Jack Merrill.

http://framinghamlegal.com

Jun 16
Defense against Lawsuit Claiming Discriminatory Firing Decision

Defense against Lawsuit Claiming Discriminatory Firing Decision

We represented a 75-employee public service organization on the North Shore that was sued after it terminated a female employee for poor performance and bad workplace behaviors. The woman had taken a maternity leave about six months before…
Jun 14
SJC Settles Wage Act Question: LLC Managers are Liable just like Anyone Else

SJC Settles Wage Act Question: LLC Managers are Liable just like Anyone Else

In a decision that many employment lawyers saw coming, the Supreme Judicial Court declared on June 13 that managers of limited liability companies are personally liable under the Massachusetts Wage Act if…
May 23
Enforcement of Noncompetition Agreements Getting Easier?

Enforcement of Noncompetition Agreements Getting Easier?

In a decision that could make enforcing a central component of most noncompetition agreements easier, a U.S. District Court judge ruled this week that former employees cannot escape restrictions against soliciting their former customers…

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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 26
Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

Forbes has reported that nearly 2.5 million Americans die each year without a will. While many states have default rules that define who will receive your assets, sometimes they do not cover your specific circumstances. Richard Blum, a…
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…

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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 Wage and Hour Litigation Blog

Covers wage and hour law. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.wagehourlitigation.com

Jun 13
"Black Swan" Is Ugly Duckling For Employers: Unpaid Interns in the Spotlight After Summary Judgment in Film Production Case

"Black Swan" Is Ugly Duckling For Employers: Unpaid Interns in the Spotlight After Summary Judgment in Film Production Case

Authored by Robert Whitman Advocates for interns seeking wage payments under federal and NY law received some welcome news this week with the decision in Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc. [here]. As we have discussed…
Jun 12
OREGON COURT GIVES THE DOL A "TIP": NOT EVERY STATUTORY GAP MUST BE FILLED WITH REGULATION

OREGON COURT GIVES THE DOL A "TIP": NOT EVERY STATUTORY GAP MUST BE FILLED WITH REGULATION

Authored by Steve Shardonofsky A federal judge in Oregon recently gave the Secretary of Labor a very important tip: Just because the FLSA appears to be silent on a particular issue does not give the U.S. Department of Labor authority to…
Jun 11
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitrator's Ruling on Class Arbitration But Defers Question of Arbitrability

Supreme Court Upholds Arbitrator's Ruling on Class Arbitration But Defers Question of Arbitrability

Authored by Robert S. Whitman Surprising many observers, the Supreme Court on Monday upheld an arbitrator’s decision to permit class arbitration even though the parties’ agreement did not explicitly provide for such procedures. In…

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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/

Jun 18
It's 5 O'Clock (Almost) Everywhere

It's 5 O'Clock (Almost) Everywhere

Could all of those country songs about hating your boss and your job (and the boss's dog as well) possibly be true? This from Gallup suggests that it might be. The industrial Northeast did not fare well in this survey of worker…
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…

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Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Michael Fitzgibbon.

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

Jun 17
Supreme Court of Canada Considers Random Alcohol Testing

Supreme Court of Canada Considers Random Alcohol Testing

Check out our Labour and Employment Law Alert that reviews the Supreme Court of Canada judgment in Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 30 v. Irving Pulp Paper, Ltd. released on July 14, 2013 in which the Court…
Jun 12
The Duty to Mitigate Can Have Harsh Consequence

The Duty to Mitigate Can Have Harsh Consequence

In my last post I discussed the employee's duty to mitigate in highly unusual case. The duty to mitigate is an important issue in most wrongful dismissal cases. The issue was recently discussed by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in…
Jun 10
When is a Dismissal a Dismissal?

When is a Dismissal a Dismissal?

The BC Court of Appeal in Allen v. Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., 2013 BCCA 271 recently affirmed a trial judgement that found that an employee who was advised that he was relieved of his duties, and to "go home" while the employee paid him had…

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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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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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Doorey's Workplace Law Blog

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

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

Jun 11
SCC Heating Today: Can a Law Prohibit a Union from Recording and Publishing Names, Images of People Who Cross a Lawful Picket Line?

SCC Heating Today: Can a Law Prohibit a Union from Recording and Publishing Names, Images of People Who Cross a Lawful Picket Line?

The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal of an Alberta Court of Appeal decision involving the right of unions to record and publish the names and images of workers who cross a lawful picket line. The Court of Appeal ruled that privacy…
Jun 10
I’m Off to Barcelona!

I’m Off to Barcelona!

Like many other labour law professors from around the world, I am off to Barcelona for the Labour Law Research Network conference this week. Can’t wait to get there, and to listen to the world’s leading minds on labour and…
May 28
‘Insubordinate’ Articling Student Dismissed For Cause

‘Insubordinate’ Articling Student Dismissed For Cause

A lawyer in British Columbia has lost his wrongful dismissal case against a law firm that fired him for insubordination. The employee had articled for less than 3 months when he was dismissed for cause (although the employer gave the…

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Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/

Jun 18
Simon Say-On-Pay Lawsuit Will Continue

Simon Say-On-Pay Lawsuit Will Continue

My kids love the game. We all know the rules: you only act if the caller says the words “Simon Says.” If those words don’t precede the command, then don’t move – or else. The current lawsuit by…
Jun 14
The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition

The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition

Another fun week here at our headquarters in Washington, D. C., where a predicted large storm turned out to be mainly a bust, leaving forecasters to debate why. Here, though, are a few items that without debate are of interest: Johnson…
Jun 12
Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict

Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict

When a business adopts a company-wide bonus plan and gives itself discretion to administer it, can an executive bring a breach of contract claim challenging the exercise of that discretion? According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…

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California Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment class actions, damages, and laws. By Fakhimi & Associates.

http://www.californiaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
Sexual Harassment Against Teens Pervasive at Summer Job

Sexual Harassment Against Teens Pervasive at Summer Job

It's summer, and many teens will be entering the workforce for the first time. It's an unfortunate reality that some of them may become victims of sexual harassment by superiors or older co-workers who see them as vulnerable, unaware of…
Jun 10
Sexual Harassment "Blueprint" Restricts Campus Conduct

Sexual Harassment "Blueprint" Restricts Campus Conduct

In response to alleged mishandling of sexual harassment claims on college campuses throughout the country, the Justice Department's Office of Civil Rights issued a 47-page open letter to the University of Montana - one of many such offenders…
May 30
Sexual Harassment Allegations Hit California CEO a Second Time

Sexual Harassment Allegations Hit California CEO a Second Time

He was once the head of Infosys, India's second-largest software services exporter. However, he was forced out following a sexual harassment lawsuit, which was later settled out of court. He then took up at the California-based iGate CEO.…

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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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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…

Rank this Week: 939

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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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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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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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: 977

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…

Rank this Week: 983

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law…

Whistleblowing & Compliance Law Blog

Covers compliance counseling and whistleblowing defense claims. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.whistleblowingcompliancelaw.com/

Oct 10
Dodd-Frank's Ambiguous Definition of "Whistleblower" Construed Broadly to Favor Employee Protection

Dodd-Frank's Ambiguous Definition of "Whistleblower" Construed Broadly to Favor Employee Protection

by Allen B. Roberts, Frank C. Morris, Jr., and Michael J. Slocum
Aug 21
Minimum Pleading Standard for Whistleblower Cases Reset - ARB Rejects Supreme Court's "Plausibility" Standard, Holds "Fair Notice" Is Sufficient for Administrative Complaints to Survive Dismissal Motion, and Gives Complainant a Chance to Amend

Minimum Pleading Standard for Whistleblower Cases Reset - ARB Rejects Supreme Court's "Plausibility" Standard, Holds "Fair Notice" Is Sufficient for Administrative Complaints to Survive Dismissal Motion, and Gives Complainant a Chance to Amend

by Allen B. Roberts, Stuart M. Gerson, Frank C. Morris, Jr., and Michael J. Slocum
Jul 30
OSHA's Final Rule Implementing Whistleblower Protections of Surface Transportation Assistance Act Impacts Employers That Own, Lease, or Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle

OSHA's Final Rule Implementing Whistleblower Protections of Surface Transportation Assistance Act Impacts Employers That Own, Lease, or Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle

by Allen B. Roberts and Michael J. Slocum

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Youth and Work

Covers workplace law for young people in Canada.

http://www.youthandwork.ca/

Jun 18
Don't Feed the Interns: An Interview with Jackie Whiting

Don't Feed the Interns: An Interview with Jackie Whiting

Today's blog post is an interview with Jackie Whiting, a documentarian and Ryerson University student, who was a co-producer of the film Don't Feed The Interns. This documentary explores some of the issues arising out of the rapid…
Jun 12
Big Victory for Unpaid Interns in the United State

Big Victory for Unpaid Interns in the United State

The Eric Glatt, et al., v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc. lawsuit was one of the first cases in United States contesting the practice of corporations using unpaid interns. The case was started back in 2011 when two interns, Eric Glatt…
Jun 4
Short Bus: Why is the Wynne Government Attacking Young Teachers?

Short Bus: Why is the Wynne Government Attacking Young Teachers?

I am able to confirm that later this morning the Wynne Government will be announcing a radical shift in how teachers are trained at Ontario's universities. The announcement will centre around increasing the length of Bachelor of Education…

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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/

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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Atlanta Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment discrimination, sexual harassment and employer retaliation. By Buckley & Klein.

http://www.atlantaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
Arthritis May Be Considered A Disability For Purposes Of The ADA/ADAAA

Arthritis May Be Considered A Disability For Purposes Of The ADA/ADAAA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination. This definition can be confusing to some, particularly figuring out…
Jun 7
Is Lactating A Medical Condition Of Pregnancy?

Is Lactating A Medical Condition Of Pregnancy?

In an attempt to avoid charges of discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, a Houston area employer argued that lactation was “not a medically related condition of pregnancy.” The appellate court flatly rejected…
May 31
Workplace Sex Discriminiation Still Prevalent

Workplace Sex Discriminiation Still Prevalent

A recent sex bias case out of Louisiana shows that unfortunately, sexism is still alive and well in the workplace. Despite some progress being made toward gender equality – sexist jokes, harassment and biased attitudes still affect…

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Wisconsin-Consumer Blog

Information for consumers on their legal rights in consumer and employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://wisconsin-consumer.com/

Jun 14
Wisconsin Workers Will Find it Harder to Get and Keep Unemployment Benefits in 2013

Wisconsin Workers Will Find it Harder to Get and Keep Unemployment Benefits in 2013

Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee recently approved a modification to the state budget bill, 2013 Assembly Bill 40, for 2013-2015 that substantially curtails unemployment benefits to Wisconsin workers. The modification broadens the…
Feb 6
How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Wisconsin Law

How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Wisconsin Law

If you are a Wisconsin resident and the victim of identity theft or fraud, you have the right to place Security Freeze on your consumer files with the 3 national consumer credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. This makes…
Feb 6
How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Federal Law

How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Federal Law

If you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, you have the right to place a fraud alert on your consumer files with the 3 national consumer credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. This makes it harder for ……

Rank this Week: 1009

Washington Labor, Employment &…

Washington Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits Law Blog

Covers events in labor, employment, and employee benefits law in Seattle, Washington. By Donald W. Heyrich.

http://www.waemploymentlawblog.com/blog/

Jun 18
Eighth Circuit Enforces “But For” Burden of Proof in ADEA Case

Eighth Circuit Enforces “But For” Burden of Proof in ADEA Case
May 22
FMLA Protection for Part-timers?

FMLA Protection for Part-timers?

This week the Indiana Supreme Court held that an employee f illing multiple positions with the same employer is eligible for leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act if that employee’s total service is sufficient to qualify -…
Mar 31
Jurors’ Use of the Web Causing Problems at Trial

Jurors’ Use of the Web Causing Problems at Trial

A major rise in the use of handheld devices such as the Blackberry and iPhone is becoming a problem in courtrooms across the country. A mistrial was recently declared in a major criminal drug trial in federal district court in Florida,…

Rank this Week: 1028

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…

Rank this Week: 1048

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 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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Labor Relations Update

By Proskauer Rose LLP.

http://www.laborrelationsupdate.com

Jun 14
NLRB Rights Poster Rule Gets Torn Down Again, This Time By Fourth Circuit

NLRB Rights Poster Rule Gets Torn Down Again, This Time By Fourth Circuit

Of the many actions by the NLRB during the last few years, one of the most contentious has been its attempt to require all private employers falling under its jurisdiction to post a notice informing employees of their rights to…
Jun 7
NLRB Upholds One Election, Overturns Another In Pair Of Decision

NLRB Upholds One Election, Overturns Another In Pair Of Decision

The very real questions about the NLRB’s decision-making authority may have finally slowed the agency down. We have come to expect over the last few years, a relentless expansion of NLRB authority and reach, especially given…
May 29
Employer Merely Granted Employee’s Wish To Be Terminated, NLRB Div. Of Advice Rule

Employer Merely Granted Employee’s Wish To Be Terminated, NLRB Div. Of Advice Rule

Social media permeates society. It was inevitable that the increased use of smart phones and various communications platforms such as Facebook and Twitter would clash with the workplace. We have noted several instances where…

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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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Work Matters

http://texaslawyer.typepad.com/work_matters/

Nov 19
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day with three "assignments"

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day with three "assignments"

Happy Thanksgiving! Here are three Thanksgiving Day assignments to invest the day with value. No. 1: Make a list
Nov 15
Lessons from the David Petraeus scandal

Lessons from the David Petraeus scandal

As the scandal surrounding CIA Director David Petraeus continues to unfold, it's worth taking the opportunity to think through some lessons it can teach lawyers.
Nov 12
The ghosts of childhood haunt witness preparation

The ghosts of childhood haunt witness preparation

The people we become are never far removed from the children we were. This thought struck me during lunch with a jury consultant.

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Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady has produced legal podcasts on a variety of topics.

http://www.wbb-law.com/multimedia/blog

Oct 15
Political Discussions in the Workplace

Political Discussions in the Workplace

Post by Anna M. Pepelnjak Once again, elections are fast approaching. Divisive issues are at stake. The sides are profoundly separated and the “middle ground” looks to be disappearing. So, what happens when folks having politically…
Oct 10
Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Post by Barry R. White Most of my clients understand that judgments accrue interest from the time they are entered until they are paid. However, there is some confusion among my clients as to how to calculate interest because the rules…
Sep 25
Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Post by Sandy Swartzberg My grandfather, Sam, made the comment once that you are lucky if government is only twenty years behind where we are technologically. The JOBS Act is an example of this theory. The JOBS Act recognizes the influence…

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Business Brawls Blog

Covers business litigation issues. By Kaufman Law.

http://www.businessbrawls.com/blog

Jun 18
When winding up a company “The Right Way” is valuable.

When winding up a company “The Right Way” is valuable.

Facts: Company A sells all its assets (but not its stock) to Company B. Some of B’s owners were also owners of A. A is then formally dissolved according to your state’s requirements while B continues operations. …
Jun 13
Pro se parties and how to cope

Pro se parties and how to cope

What have you found to be the quickest and most effective way to shut down a crazy pro per party who is threatening civil litigation against everyone and their mother? First, there is no guarantee that she will go away no matter…
Jun 11
The “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution

The “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution

I hear people regularly chastise Congress and the Courts for over-reaching, for asserting powers that the Constitution never gave them. Well …. Maybe. But maybe not too. Huh? The “necessary and…

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Social Media Employment Law Blog

Covers issues in social media and employment law. By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.socialmediaemploymentlawblog.com

Jun 14
Employees Have Accepted Their Big Brother

Employees Have Accepted Their Big Brother

Have we finally reached the point where employees not only accept, but actually like when their employers monitor their computer activities? Really? Well, maybe “like” is a bit of a stretch still, but employees…
May 29
Facebook Demand Laws: Closing In On Double Digit

Facebook Demand Laws: Closing In On Double Digit

What is in a number? In particular, the number 9? Does it mean anything to you, or symbolize anything in particular? Even the most basic research reveals: In Chinese culture, the number 9 is associated with the…
May 20
Employee Working For You? You Say "No", LinkedIn Says "Yes"

Employee Working For You? You Say "No", LinkedIn Says "Yes"

Those loyal readers of this blog know that the focus tends to be on what your company can and cannot do regarding social media use by potential employees (i.e., applicants) or current employees. But there is a third category of…

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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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FLSA Cases

Covers FLSA violations, minimum wage and overtime cases. By Will Aitchison.

http://flsacases.com/

Oct 24
Failure To Disclose FLSA Claims In Bankruptcy Leads To Loss Of Claim

Failure To Disclose FLSA Claims In Bankruptcy Leads To Loss Of Claim

I’ve never had this issue come up before, and must have overlooked the few reported cases dealing with it. What happens when a plaintiff in an FLSA lawsuit obtains bankruptcy while the FLSA claim is pending, yet fails to disclose the…
Oct 21
Court Refuses To Ban Communications With Prospective Plaintiff

Court Refuses To Ban Communications With Prospective Plaintiff

In Hathaway v. Shawn Jones Masonry, 2011 WL 4916532 (W.D.Ky. 2011), Chief Judge Thomas Russell of the Western District of Kentucky faced how to handle the aftermath of a letter sent by the plaintiff to the defendant’s employees urging them…
Oct 20
An Interesting Regular Rate Case

An Interesting Regular Rate Case

Am I the only one who finds regular rate issues to be inexhaustibly interesting? If you’re in my camp, read on.

Rank this Week: 1282

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…

Rank this Week: 1369

Great Work!

Covers labor and employment law issues. By Roetzel & Andress.

http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/

Jun 14
Are We Still Arguing About This? Ohio Appeals Court Expands Definition of Employer Intentional Tort

Are We Still Arguing About This? Ohio Appeals Court Expands Definition of Employer Intentional Tort

The employer intentional tort won’t die. Despite the Ohio Supreme Court’s repeated attempts to restrict employers’ liability for these claims, courts continue to find new and creative ways to expand Ohio’s intentional…
Jun 5
Update: Ohio Supreme Court Rules That a Psychiatric Condition Must “Arise From” a Claimant’s Physical Injuries in Order to be Compensable Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law

Update: Ohio Supreme Court Rules That a Psychiatric Condition Must “Arise From” a Claimant’s Physical Injuries in Order to be Compensable Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law

On June 4, 2013, the Ohio Supreme Court issued its decision in Armstrong v. Jurgenson, Slip Opinion No. 2013-Ohio-2237. As previously published in this Blog, this case concerned a workers’ compensation claimant who was diagnosed with…
May 29
Firing After Facebook Posts Deemed Unlawful and Leads to Additional Order to Rescind Unrelated Salary Non-Disclosure Policy

Firing After Facebook Posts Deemed Unlawful and Leads to Additional Order to Rescind Unrelated Salary Non-Disclosure Policy

In Design Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Bettie Page Clothing, NLRB Case No. 20-CA-035511, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “the Board”) concluded that the employer’s conduct of terminating non-union…

Rank this Week: 1391

Overtime Lawyer Blog

Covers minimum wage and tip credit in Georgia. By Buckley & Klein, LLP.

http://www.overtimelawyerblog.com/

Jun 13
Court Decides That Unpaid Interns Were Really Employees In Fox Searchlight Case

Court Decides That Unpaid Interns Were Really Employees In Fox Searchlight Case

A New York judge has just determined that Fox Searchlight violated minimum wage and overtime laws by having unpaid interns work on the movie “Black Swan.” Companies may hire “unpaid interns” and have them do a variety…
Jun 8
Are You Wearing Clothes Or Safety Equipment?

Are You Wearing Clothes Or Safety Equipment?

One of the more controversial questions lately is – what are you wearing? This simple question has become a hot button topic in courts and factories around the country. Why? Because the answer has the potential to substantially…
May 30
Rules To Know Before You Agree To An Unpaid Internship

Rules To Know Before You Agree To An Unpaid Internship

Summer is nearly here and with the season comes an annual influx of students looking for internships. Before you take a job as an intern – either paid or unpaid – it’s critical to understand the laws affecting these…

Rank this Week: 1436

Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues in Nebraska.

http://www.knudsenlaw.com/our-blog/

Jun 13
Mail Scam Targets Local Businesse

Mail Scam Targets Local Businesse

An entity calling itself “Corporate Records Service” using an address in Lincoln, NE, has mailed official-looking letters to Lincoln, NE businesses requesting $125 in fees along with a completed statement of corporate…
Jun 13
HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule Goes Into Effect

HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule Goes Into Effect

The HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule went into effect on March 26, 2013 and full compliance is expected by September 23, 2013. The amended rule expands the accountability of business associates, and requires business associates to assume…
Jun 6
Lincoln Children’s Zoo

Lincoln Children’s Zoo

The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is holding its annual Garden Party on June 7, 2013 at the Zoo. Knudsen Law Firm is an avid supporter of the Zoo through the participation of many of our firm members and their families, and our donations to…

Rank this Week: 1434

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.…

Rank this Week: 1376

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…

Rank this Week: 1444

The Dissent of Man

Focuses on contract, employment and personal injury litigation. By Scott J. Kreppein.

http://www.kreplaw.com/

Jun 13
Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury is one of the areas of law that can be very lucrative. A single really big case can generate more in fees than years of hourly billing.At the same time, the cases don't pay until the end, which can be years, and most cases…
Jun 12
Legal Malpractice Attorney In Suffolk County

Legal Malpractice Attorney In Suffolk County

A couple weeks ago, I had to help someone look for a legal malpractice attorney on Long Island, other than me, due to a conflict. In looking for a Long Island legal malpractice attorney, with an office based in Suffolk or Nassau, I had a…
May 20
Insurance Claims Attorney

Insurance Claims Attorney

A growing area of my practice is insurance disputes. I have had some success in the past, and they tend to be interesting cases. Insurance coverage is a creature of contract. Your policy will have, among other things, covered losses and…

Rank this Week: 1442

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…

Rank this Week: 1405

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…

Rank this Week: 1401

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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