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California Employee Rights Advocate

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

http://www.californiaemployeeadvocate.com

May 20
Sick Time PTO, Vacation, Holiday Pay

Sick Time PTO, Vacation, Holiday Pay

California Labor laws do not require that companies offer paid sick time, vacations pay or PTO nor does it require holiday pay. But if an employer does choose to offer these benefits California labor laws do govern how these benefits will be…
May 13
Are you an Independent Contractor or should you actually be Considered an actual Employee?

Are you an Independent Contractor or should you actually be Considered an actual Employee?

The federal government has been focusing a lot of their attention and resources on cracking down on the misclassification of independent contractors (IC). The Department of labor (DOL) has put a big effort into this in conjunction with the…
May 6
Reimbursable Expenses for California Employee

Reimbursable Expenses for California Employee

California labor code section 2802, requires that all employment related expenses be covered by the employer. This means that any tools, equipment, supplies and uniforms that the employee purchases which are necessary in order complete their…

Rank this Week: 1920

Texas Workers Rights Blog

Features employment law updates and discussions for Texas workers. By John A. Wenke.

http://www.johnwenke.com/category/texasworkersrightsblog/

May 17
Discrimination Affects All

Discrimination Affects All

In his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote that “whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Such is true with employment discrimination. We often think that…
Apr 12
Watch Your Language at Work?

Watch Your Language at Work?

Every so often someone writes a letter to the newspaper complaining about the amount of Spanish spoken in El Paso, and specifically in the workplace. This debate was recently resurrected in our editorial pages. The letters…
Mar 14
Pre-ADAAA Opinion Smells Bad for Worker

Pre-ADAAA Opinion Smells Bad for Worker

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion reminding us how difficult it was for workers to bring disability claims before the passage of the ADAAA (the Americans with Disability Act Amendment Act) of 2008. In Tina Milton…

Rank this Week: 2007

What's New in Employment Law?

Focuses on employment law developments, particularly in California.

http://shawvalenza.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

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

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

The Colorado Appeals Court Harshed My Mellow.

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

Rank this Week: 1977

Atlanta Employment Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.atlantaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 14
Court Finds That Nurse Who Was “Pantsed” May Have Workplace Harassment Claim

Court Finds That Nurse Who Was “Pantsed” May Have Workplace Harassment Claim

What some workers may consider “goofing around” or “horse play” can have serious consequences. In a recent case out of Mississippi, a nursing home supervisor pulled down the pants and underwear of a nurse in front of…
May 7
Gender Identification Bill Reintroduced

Gender Identification Bill Reintroduced

A new version of an anti-employment discrimination bill has just been re-introduced seeking to eliminate employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender-identity. The reintroduced Employment Non-Discrimination Act (EDNA) …
Apr 29
Workers To Receive Back Pay Following National Origin Lawsuit Settlement

Workers To Receive Back Pay Following National Origin Lawsuit Settlement

Employment law news reports that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has just settled a national origin discrimination lawsuit against a Japanese company. According to allegations, the corporation paid its…

Rank this Week: 1982

Business Brawls Blog

Covers business litigation issues. By Kaufman Law.

http://www.businessbrawls.com/blog

May 14
When You Should Appeal

When You Should Appeal

Some attorneys like to appeal every case that the client can afford to pay for. Others don’t agree and file an appeal only when they see clear error. I don’t agree that there is a blanket rule for appeals. It…
May 7
Zealous Representation? Or Deliberate Overkill?

Zealous Representation? Or Deliberate Overkill?

Sometimes you run into lawyers and clients who just don’t seem to have any idea of proportionality. I won’t name names, but a couple of national firms are that way. So they might take case worth a few thousand and…
Apr 30
Post Trial Blue

Post Trial Blue

I was all set to try a case in Federal court tomorrow. About 3-4 days of trial. The issues were not complicated-it was a simple contract case– but the background was highly technical so the judge could understand why my…

Rank this Week: 2018

Virginia Business Law Update

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

http://www.virginiabusinesslawupdate.com/

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…
Apr 22
Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable

Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable

In the world of government contracts, companies frequently team together to put forward the most persuasive bid in response to a Request for Proposal (“RFP”). Such teaming arrangements often result in a teaming agreement between…

Rank this Week: 1883

Fair Competition Law Blog

Covers trade secrets, noncompetes, privacy and security, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, trademarks, copyrights, and business torts. By Russell Beck.

http://faircompetitionlaw.com

Apr 22
Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

True to the unfortunate limit of 24 hours in a day, my posts continue to written during my vacations. This time, given the extended delay between vacations, and therefore posts on issues and cases making trade secrets | noncompete news, I am…
Apr 22
Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

True to the unfortunate limit of 24 hours in a day, my posts continue to written during my vacations. This time, given the extended delay between vacations, and therefore posts on issues and cases making trade secrets | noncompete news, I am…
Apr 15
Episode 6: Practical Considerations When Seeking Injunctive Relief

Episode 6: Practical Considerations When Seeking Injunctive Relief

The Fairly Competing hosts - John Marsh, Russell Beck, and Ken Vanko - discuss injunction practice in Episode 6. The most common form of relief in non-compete and trade secrets cases, preliminary injunctions require parties to act and respond…

Rank this Week: 1964

Workplaces That Work

Covers workplace conflict management systems. By Blaine Donais.

http://workplacesthatwork.blogspot.com/

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.
Feb 5
Workplace Fairness Analyst Certification Training

Workplace Fairness Analyst Certification Training

The Workplace Fairness Institute is offering a one day training session to those who qualify to become Workplace Fairness Analysts.Place: Toronto Time: 9 a.m. and going to 4:30 pmDate: Friday, April 5, 2013.Cost: $400+HST per person…
May 8
3 New Courses Offered by WFI in conjunction with York DCE

3 New Courses Offered by WFI in conjunction with York DCE

I am proud to present three new courses that are offered as a result of a strategic alliance between York University's Department of Continuing Education and the Workplace Fairness Institute: - a 5 day course called Conflict Management in…

Rank this Week: 1904

Sexual Harassment Lawyer Blawg

Covers racial and sexual harassment and education law. By Law Offices of Joshua Friedman.

http://www.sexualharassmentlawyerblawg.com/

Jan 2
New York Athletic Club Tried to keep Testimony about Sexual Harassment and Racial Slurs Secret

New York Athletic Club Tried to keep Testimony about Sexual Harassment and Racial Slurs Secret

During the Civil Rights Movement advocates used a combination of lawsuits, sit ins, protest marches, and boycotts, to fight institutional racism. Newspaper reporting of these protests played an important role in changing public opinion, which…
Dec 25
In Our Little Town...Discrimination

In Our Little Town...Discrimination

My town has wonderful open-minded people and great schools. It's, a lovely community. So, the fact that young, African-American woman, had to bring a lawsuit against a local restaurant for employment discrimination, tells you that racial…
Nov 29
Landlord Settles Suit over Sex Offender Super for $2 million

Landlord Settles Suit over Sex Offender Super for $2 million

As the NY Post reported, Stanley Katz, the "Upper West Side landlord who knowingly employed a child rapist as his building super will cough up $2 million to settle . . ." this sexual harassment lawsuit. Law Offices of Joshua Friedman…

Rank this Week: 1917

Unpaid Overtime Blog

Covers Fair Labor Standards Act developments, including recent case law and legislation. By The Employment Law Group.

http://unpaidovertimeblog.com

Mar 30
Sales Representatives File $70 Million FLSA Class Action Lawsuit Against Novartis Pharmaceuticals for Unpaid Overtime

Sales Representatives File $70 Million FLSA Class Action Lawsuit Against Novartis Pharmaceuticals for Unpaid Overtime

A class of sales representative this month filed a $70 million suit against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., a subsidiary of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, Inc., in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Mar 6
La Quinta Hotel Operator Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million to Settle Claims that it Denied Overtime Payments and Rest Breaks to Housekeeper

La Quinta Hotel Operator Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million to Settle Claims that it Denied Overtime Payments and Rest Breaks to Housekeeper

LQ Management LLC, a Texas-based operator of the La Quinta hotel chain, has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a putative class action suit claiming that the hotel failed to provide housekeepers with meal and rest breaks and failed to pay…
Mar 6
Home Depot to Pay $1.6 Million to Resolve Allegations it Failed to Pay Accrued Vacation Time to Terminated Worker

Home Depot to Pay $1.6 Million to Resolve Allegations it Failed to Pay Accrued Vacation Time to Terminated Worker

Last week, Home Depot USA Inc. agreed to pay $1.6 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the company failed to compensate employees for their vacation pay after terminating them.

Rank this Week: 2017

NLRB Law Memo

Covers National Labor Relations Board decision. By Ross Runkel.

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

Feb 14
NLRB Law Memo 02/14/2012

NLRB Law Memo 02/14/2012

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

NLRB Law Memo 02/07/2012

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

NLRB Law Memo 02/01/2012

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

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California Employment Law Report

Covers California employment law trends, cases and issues. By Anthony Zaller.

http://www.californiaemploymentlawreport.com/

May 20
Finding the Next Steve Jobs - Nolan Bushnell

Finding the Next Steve Jobs - Nolan Bushnell

Who was the first person to recognize Steve Jobs’ potential and offer him a job? It was Nolan Bushnell. Bushnell also, by the way, founded Atari, co-inventor of the video game Pong, founder of Chuck E. Cheese, and is a serial…
Apr 29
Reporting Time Pay - Aleman v. AirTouch

Reporting Time Pay - Aleman v. AirTouch

Employees of AirTouch who worked for the cellular provider filed a putative class action alleging that the AirTouch employees were entitled to additional wages under California’s “reporting time pay” requirements. The…
Mar 20
5 compliance issues California employers need to audit at least once a year

5 compliance issues California employers need to audit at least once a year

Your company has updated its employee handbook, but the work is not over in California. Here are a few reminders of additional steps employers should review after conducting a handbook update and on a periodic basis. Of course this list is…

Rank this Week: 2131

New York Employment Attorney Blog

Covers employment agreements, employment discrimination and compensation issues. By Gangemi P.C.

http://www.newyorkemploymentattorneyblog.com/

May 16
EEOC Issues Revised Guidance on Specific Disabilitie

EEOC Issues Revised Guidance on Specific Disabilitie

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 ("ADAAA") amended the Americans with Disabilities Act to expand the definition of "disability," which had been limited over the years by court decisions. In enacting the ADAAA, Congress specifically rejected…
May 2
Do Employee Wellness Programs Violate Federal Law?

Do Employee Wellness Programs Violate Federal Law?

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has scheduled a meeting for May 8, 2013 at its main headquarters in Washington, D.C., to address whether employer wellness programs may implicate, among other things, the confidentiality…
May 1
U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Dismissal of Retaliation Claim Made in Connection with "Paramour Preference" Claim

U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Dismissal of Retaliation Claim Made in Connection with "Paramour Preference" Claim

In Gail Kelly v. Howard I. Shapiro & Assocs. Consulting Engineers, P.C., et al., 12-3489-cv, April 26, 2013, the plaintiff filed claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the New York State Human Rights Law, alleging that…

Rank this Week: 2094

Wage Law

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

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

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

No, Samy, the Tips Belong to the Server

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

SCOTUS Hears Argument in American Express v. Italian Colors Restaurant

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

Wage Cheats in Chinatown

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

Rank this Week: 2297

Overtime Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.overtimelawyerblog.com/

May 14
Undocumented Workers May Recover Back Wages Under The FLSA

Undocumented Workers May Recover Back Wages Under The FLSA

Many workers think if they are “undocumented,” then they cannot get back pay or other damages for unpaid overtime or other wage and hour violation. This is not the case. In fact, undocumented workers have the same rights as…
May 6
Congress To Vote On Working Families Flexibility Act

Congress To Vote On Working Families Flexibility Act

This week Congress will vote on the “Working Families Flexibility Act,” sponsored by Rep. Martha Roby (R-Ala.) Touted as a family friendly provision, Act would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by giving employers the…
Apr 29
Retaliation After Overtime Pay Lawsuit Filed Violates FLSA

Retaliation After Overtime Pay Lawsuit Filed Violates FLSA

An overtime pay case filed against the Coyote Ugly Saloon Development Corp., which owns the popular “Coyote Ugly” bar chain is heating up. The recently filed class action lawsuit alleges a number of federal labor law violations,…

Rank this Week: 2044

Employer Defense Law Blog

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

http://www.employerdefenselaw.com/

May 9
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…
May 8
Court of Appeals Rules NLRB Notice Posting Violates Employer Free Speech Right

Court of Appeals Rules NLRB Notice Posting Violates Employer Free Speech Right

By Adam C. Abrahms and Steven M. Swirsky In another major defeat for President Obama’s appointees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit found that the Board lacked the…
May 2
New Form I-9 Becomes Effective on May 7, 2013

New Form I-9 Becomes Effective on May 7, 2013

By: Robert S. Groban, Jr. On March 8, 2013, the USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that it had recently revised the Employment Eligibility Verification form (“Form I-9”), and that employers must start…

Rank this Week: 2138

New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey civil rights violations and employment law. By Siegler & Traub, L.L.C.

http://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 2
Credit History Discrimination

Credit History Discrimination

There is a bill before the New York City Council that, if passed into law, would prohibit employers from using credit histories in hiring except in the very few cases where credit checks are required by law. This bill would be the strongest…
Apr 30
Bill Introduced to Address Workplace Discrimination Against LGBT Employee

Bill Introduced to Address Workplace Discrimination Against LGBT Employee

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) of Oregon has introduced legislation to prohibit discrimination in the workplace against LGBT Americans. The "Employment Non- Discrimination Act" would prohibit intentional employment discrimination against LGBT workers…
Apr 17
NJ Legislature Introduces Bill to Limit Non-Compete Agreement

NJ Legislature Introduces Bill to Limit Non-Compete Agreement

New Jersey State Assemblymen Peter J. Barnes, III, Joseph V. Egan and Wayne P. Deangelo recently introduced a bill in the New Jersey State Assembly which limits the enforceability of certain post-employment restrictive provisions in…

Rank this Week: 2098

New York Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment law topics such as age, employment, gender, racial, and sexual orientation discrimination, as well as sexual harasment. Published by New York employment law lawyers, Schwartz & Perry LLP

http://www.nyemploymentlawyer.com/

May 2
Schwartz & Perry Prevails in 2nd Circuit Appeal of Sexual Harassment Claim under the New York City Human Rights Law

Schwartz & Perry Prevails in 2nd Circuit Appeal of Sexual Harassment Claim under the New York City Human Rights Law

We are pleased to share a favorable decision from the 2nd Circuit regarding Sexual Harassment claims under the New York City Human Rights Law. The case is Mihalik v. Credit Agricole Cheuvreux North America, Inc. The full text of the…
Mar 25
Court Clarifies What Proof Is Required to Prove Race Discrimination

Court Clarifies What Proof Is Required to Prove Race Discrimination

Victims of employment discrimination often suffer harassment over a period of years and, as a result, may be unable to recall the specific circumstances of each act against them. Adding on the fact that discrimination is rarely done openly,…
Mar 18
New York City Job Bias Law Approved Over Veto

New York City Job Bias Law Approved Over Veto

New York City will soon have the nation’s broadest laws barring employers from rejecting out of work applicants. When the law takes effect in June, New York City will be the fourth location in the country with some type of legislation…

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General Counselor

Provides employment and labor law news and commentary. By Arnstein & Lehr LLP.

http://general-counselor.com

Apr 24
Jason Tremblay presents on avoiding common employment law mistake

Jason Tremblay presents on avoiding common employment law mistake

On Wednesday, April 17, Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Jason Tremblay presented a seminar to an audience of more than 60 accountants affiliated with the Illinois CPA Society – O’Hare Chapter entitled “Common Employment…
Apr 1
Possible legal challenges CVS might face due to its new health insurance wellness policy

Possible legal challenges CVS might face due to its new health insurance wellness policy

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Mark Spognardi was interviewed for a Law360 article, “CVS Worker Weigh-Ins Should Survive Lawsuits,” published March 30. The article focuses on the possible legal challenges CVS might face due…
Apr 1
Lori Adelson offers employers guidance in navigating issues related to NCAA basketball tournament

Lori Adelson offers employers guidance in navigating issues related to NCAA basketball tournament

Arnstein & Lehr Fort Lauderdale Partner Lori Adelson was interviewed for an article that appeared in a March 25, 2013 post on Fox Business. The article titled, “Don’t Get Sued Over March Madness,” addresses the many…

Rank this Week: 2234

New York Civil Service Attorney…

New York Civil Service Attorney Law Blog

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

http://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com/

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

Termination of Tenancy Proper when Income is not properly Reported

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

Teacher's Improper Enrollment of granddaughter does not warrant Termination

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

Fazzolary v NYC

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

Rank this Week: 2201

California Labor and Employment…

California Labor and Employment Law

Covers employment discrimination, retaliation, and arbitration. By Eugene Lee.

http://www.calaborlaw.com

Jan 19
What Happens to Huge Verdicts AFTER the Headline

What Happens to Huge Verdicts AFTER the Headline

Multi-million dollar verdicts routinely headline the news. But what few seem to know is what happens to those verdicts long after the jury and the public have moved on. More often than not, those verdicts get cut down to size or get lost in a…
Jan 6
Largest Sexual Harassment Verdict in History – $168 Million

Largest Sexual Harassment Verdict in History – $168 Million

A Sacramento hospital has the dubious distinction of being hit with what may be the largest sexual harassment verdict in history. On August 7, 2008, Mercy General Hospital terminated Ani Chopourian, a 45-year-old former cardiac surgery…
Dec 24
Need Your Faith in Humanity Reaffirmed?

Need Your Faith in Humanity Reaffirmed?

Sometimes I go for days without opening a newspaper. It gets downright depressing reading about all the school shootings, political gridlock and homicides. But every now and then, I come across something that actually reaffirms my faith in…

Rank this Week: 2243

AALRR Labor & Employment Law Blog

Focused on California labor and employment law from an employer perspective. By Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.

http://aalrremploymentlawblog.blogspot.com/

Oct 17
AALRR Employment Law Blog Moves to New Site!

AALRR Employment Law Blog Moves to New Site!

Due largely to your support, we have out grown our current blog site and have created a new blog in connection with the release of our new firm website – www.aalrr.com. It is new, but the same great information is still available.
Oct 16
NLRB Issues Series of Decisions Affecting Workplace Policie

NLRB Issues Series of Decisions Affecting Workplace Policie

By Ronald W. Novotny and Jonathan JudgeIn the past several months, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a series of decisions that could affect everyday policies that union and non-union employers maintain in the workplace. …
Sep 24
AALRR Attorneys Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict On Claims Of Age Discrimination and Retaliation

AALRR Attorneys Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict On Claims Of Age Discrimination and Retaliation

On August 31, 2012, AALRRattorneys Irma Rodriguez Moisa and Sharon J. Ormond obtained a unanimous jury defense verdict in favor of The Regents of the University of California after a 14-day jury trial. The Plaintiff, James Friedman, was…

Rank this Week: 2170

Legal Developments In…

Legal Developments In Non-Competition Agreements

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

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

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

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

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

Proposed Non-Compete Legislation in Connecticut Follows Legislative Trend

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

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

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

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Employee Benefits Legal Blog

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

http://employeebenefits.foxrothschild.com/

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

Remember GINA?: EEOC Settles its First GINA Law Suit

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

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

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

Defining Eligibility: Start With Plan Term

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

Rank this Week: 2540

Miami Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida employment law topics, including overtime, FLSA, minimum wage, and employment discrimination. By Law Offices of Santiago J. Padilla, P.A.

http://www.miamiemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 14
Separation of Church and State In the Workplace?

Separation of Church and State In the Workplace?

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has a mission statement stating the agency is "responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the…
May 9
Employment Law and the Cuba Amendment - Current Court Statu

Employment Law and the Cuba Amendment - Current Court Statu

A company submits a bid to provide goods and services to the local Chamber of Commerce or the mayor's office or the State's Attorney's office. If that company has any business ties to Cuba, the State of Florida does not...
Apr 30
"English Only" Again at the Forefront of Florida Employment Issue

"English Only" Again at the Forefront of Florida Employment Issue

The divisive issue of "English Only" has been around for decades. Now, it is back at the forefront of Florida employment issues. Governor Rick Scott changed unemployment application requirements in 2011. The State of Florida now…

Rank this Week: 2455

Tennessee Labor Talk

By Bass, Berry & Sims PLC.

http://www.tennesseelabortalk.com

May 13
NLRB Notice Rule Violates First Amendment

NLRB Notice Rule Violates First Amendment

On May 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struck down the NLRB’s 2011 rule requiring businesses to post notice of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The court found that the rule violated the…
Apr 16
Seemingly “Right” Process Cannot Save “Wrong Result”

Seemingly “Right” Process Cannot Save “Wrong Result”

An employer received a report of a manager harassing his subordinates. The employer appears to take all the right steps: 1) conducting an investigation; 2) involving several higher-level managers in the decision-making process;…
Apr 11
Successor Liability in “Asset Deal” Extends to Wage/Hour Liability

Successor Liability in “Asset Deal” Extends to Wage/Hour Liability

The Seventh Circuit recently held that a purchaser in an “asset deal” of a business in receivership was found to be a successor employer for the purposes of a $500,000 wage/hour settlement. The liability was imposed on the…

Rank this Week: 2495

Executive Women's Networking Blog

Covers business development, networking, mentoring and work-life balance. By EpsteinBeckerGreen.

http://www.executivewomennetworkingblog.com

May 1
Do the Costs of Child Care Prevent Women from "Leaning In"?

Do the Costs of Child Care Prevent Women from "Leaning In"?

by Andrea Calem One important part of the evolving conversation about Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, is the economic impact of child care on working women. This is particularly true for low- and…
Apr 4
Why the Technology Industry Can Help Build A Better Workplace

Why the Technology Industry Can Help Build A Better Workplace

By Michelle Capezza I recently read Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In, which includes a call to action for men and women to end gender bias in the workplace. Yet, Lean In is not only a discussion about gender bias and stereotypes, women being…
Mar 28
The Next Hundred Years -- Let's Keep the Conversation Going!

The Next Hundred Years -- Let's Keep the Conversation Going!

It is time to join the conversation about women in the workplace. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal noted that an employed female spouse’s/partner's contribution to family earnings has hovered, on average, at 47% since…

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New York Employment Attorney Blog

Covers employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases. By Phillips & Associates.

http://www.newyorkemploymentattorney-blog.com/

Apr 29
Women Speak Out About Sexual Harassment in the Gaming Industry

Women Speak Out About Sexual Harassment in the Gaming Industry

Sexual harassment at conventions has gained substantial attention in recent years, as conference attendees have begun to speak out about their experiences and call for change. Conventions in traditionally male-dominated industries and…
Apr 23
Lawsuit Against Bank Alleges Gender and Pregnancy Discrimination in Violation of New York City and State Law

Lawsuit Against Bank Alleges Gender and Pregnancy Discrimination in Violation of New York City and State Law

A former vice president at a New York City bank has filed a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation in violation of state and city law. Zhao v. Deutsche Bank, AG, No. 1:13-cv-02116, complaint (S.D.N.Y., Mar. 29, 2013). The…
Apr 16
EEOC Considers Case of UPS Worker Allegedly Forced Into Unpaid Leave Due to Pregnancy

EEOC Considers Case of UPS Worker Allegedly Forced Into Unpaid Leave Due to Pregnancy

A driver for United Parcel Service (UPS) in New York has complained to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), alleging that her employer unlawfully discriminated against her when she was pregnant. She has the assistance of the…

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Bay Area Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment discrimination, employee privacy, and employment arbitration cases. By Siegel, LeWitter & Malkani.

http://www.bayareaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Apr 26
Equitable Estoppel Claim Denied Where Employee Ultimately Deemed Ineligible For Family Leave

Equitable Estoppel Claim Denied Where Employee Ultimately Deemed Ineligible For Family Leave

Employers shouldn't have such a tough time figuring out whether and when an employee is eligible for a protected leave of absence under California law (California Family Right Act - CFRA) or federal law (Family and Medical Leave Act - FMLA). …
Apr 19
"Me Too" Evidence of Discrimination Against Others May Depend Upon How Original Complaint of Discrimination Is Framed in the Complaint

"Me Too" Evidence of Discrimination Against Others May Depend Upon How Original Complaint of Discrimination Is Framed in the Complaint

California has good law for employees regarding the admission of evidence that the employer discriminated against other employees, commonly referred to as "me too" evidence. Case law is clear that an employee can submit evidence that the…
Apr 2
Arbitrator's Award Vacated: Error to Hold that Employee Could Be Denied Family Leave Due to Employer's Misinterpretation of the Law

Arbitrator's Award Vacated: Error to Hold that Employee Could Be Denied Family Leave Due to Employer's Misinterpretation of the Law

Mr. Richey worked as a sales manager at a Toyota dealership. He suffered a back injury while moving furniture at home, and applied for family leave from Toyota. The leave was granted, but Mr. Richey was fired because his employer alleged that…

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Employment Law 101

Covers employment law trends. By John A. Gallagher.

http://employmentlaw101.blogspot.com/

Apr 11
EEOC Finds LGBT Discrimination Violates Title VII

EEOC Finds LGBT Discrimination Violates Title VII

The EEOC Determined in Mia Macy v. Eric Holder That Discriminating Against a Transgender Woman Violated Title VII Women's Rights - So Yesterday... This decision is a real sign of the times. Think about it. Prior to the…
Apr 9
Stabbing Spree at Texas Community College

Stabbing Spree at Texas Community College

Stabbings at Lone Star Community College Near Houston, Texas At least 14 students were stabbed by what appeared to be a fellow student wielding an exacto knife at Lone Star Community College near Houston today. A student, identified only as…
Apr 9
Is the True Unemployment Rate Really 14.3%?

Is the True Unemployment Rate Really 14.3%?

The Line Continues to Form...What is the True Unemployment Rate in April 2013? According to a recent article from Robert Lenzner posted n Forbes.com, the true unemployment rate is not 7.7% as reported, but rather 14.3%. Here is…

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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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Boulder Business Law Advisor

Covers Colorado business, employment and products liability law. By Laszlo & Associates, LLC.

http://www.boulderbusinesslawadvisor.com/

Jan 26
Can The Class Action Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Actually Work?

Can The Class Action Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Actually Work?

The Lance Armstrong saga continues (we've written on Lance HERE, HERE, HERE)... this week saw a class action lawsuit filed against Lance Armstrong and various publishers on behalf of California consumers who claim they were misled by…
Jan 11
House and Senate Introduce Bill Concerning Labeling For Generic Drug Manufacturer

House and Senate Introduce Bill Concerning Labeling For Generic Drug Manufacturer

Democrats in the House and Senate introduced bills that would permit generic drug manufacturers the ability to revise the warning labels for generic drugs--in effect making the regulations applicable to brand name drugs applicable to…
Dec 21
Supreme Court to Review Generic Drug Defective Design Decision in Bartlett

Supreme Court to Review Generic Drug Defective Design Decision in Bartlett

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the First Circuit's decision in Bartlett v. Mutual Pharmaceutical, Inc. which we have previously written about here and here and here. Despite the Supreme Court's decision in Pliva v.…

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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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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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Rock the Boat

Musings about the law, especially recent decisions, proposed legislation, employment law, and legal angles on feminism and animal rights. By Piper Hoffman.

http://piperhoffman.com

Aug 21
Non-Human Animals Can Act Ethically: A Response to Richard Polt

Non-Human Animals Can Act Ethically: A Response to Richard Polt

Proving that humans are somehow “better” than non-human animals is a priority for some, including philosophy professor Richard Polt.
Aug 7
What Doesn’t Separate Us From Animals 6

What Doesn’t Separate Us From Animals 6

Pigeons are watching you, and they don’t forget a face. A new study shows that pigeons can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar human faces, according
Aug 2
NYC Renews Ban on New Storefront Slaughterhouse

NYC Renews Ban on New Storefront Slaughterhouse

Originally published on Care2.

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Great Work!

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

http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/

May 20
Ohio Supreme Court to Rule on Definition of a Compensable Psychiatric Condition Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law

Ohio Supreme Court to Rule on Definition of a Compensable Psychiatric Condition Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law

Armstrong v. Jurgenson, Case No. 2012-0244, is currently pending before the Ohio Supreme Court. Oral argument was held January 23, 2013. The case concerns a claimant who was diagnosed with sprain/strain injuries and post-traumatic stress…
May 15
Dual Jurisdiction - Ohio Workers’ Compensation

Dual Jurisdiction - Ohio Workers’ Compensation

Ohio Revised Code 4213.542 does not permit the filing of a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio if a claimant or the dependents involved in a workers’ compensation claim have been granted an allowed claim in another state. In…
Apr 26
Think You Purchased Assets “Free and Clear”? That’s Not Always the Case When it Comes to Liability for Violations of Federal Employment and Labor Law

Think You Purchased Assets “Free and Clear”? That’s Not Always the Case When it Comes to Liability for Violations of Federal Employment and Labor Law

Generally, buyers of corporate assets intend to acquire the assets but not the liabilities of the seller. Whether or not a purchaser acquires such liabilities is an issue of successor liability. Most states limit successor liability to…

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Texas Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.texasemploymentlawblog.com/

May 20
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Employer Wellness Program

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Employer Wellness Program

As employer wellness programs become increasingly more common, so do questions regarding their benefits and drawbacks. On May 8, 2013, the EEOC issued a press release that outlined a meeting of a panel of representatives of business, advocacy…
Apr 30
Corporate Attorneys Planning Strategies to "Pick Off" FLSA Collective Action

Corporate Attorneys Planning Strategies to "Pick Off" FLSA Collective Action

Corporate defense lawyers are sharpening their knives in light of the Supreme Court's recent opinion in Genesis Healthcare v. Symczyk. And, while there is still some debate as to the long-term implications of the case due to procedural…
Apr 29
Loss Prevention Often Lies to Employee

Loss Prevention Often Lies to Employee

Loss Prevention Is Lying To You So you're called into the back room. It's a tiny one with no windows and only one door. In the room is someone who identifies himself as being from Loss Prevention. He seems so nice. He tells you he's…

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Retirement Plan Blog

Covers pension plans, 401(k) plans, and the Pension Protection Act of 2006. By National Benefit Services, Inc.

http://www.retirementplanblog.com/

May 20
Fiduciary, Benjamin, Fiduciary

Fiduciary, Benjamin, Fiduciary

With apologies to anyone associated with the 1967 ground breaking movie, The Graduate, my headline is a riff on the scene to your right featuring a young Dustin Hoffman as Benjamin, and the late character actor, Walter Brooke, as Mr.…
May 12
The language of saving

The language of saving

As 401(k) plans have matured, so has the academic research around it. The relatively new field of behavioral economics which blends micro-economics and psychology is being used to help employees make better decisions about their 401(k)…
May 6
Marshmallows and 401(k) Plan

Marshmallows and 401(k) Plan

When I was a right-brain undergraduate and long before my left-brain discovered ERISA, I took a number of psychology courses. In one of those courses, we discussed the famous marshmallow experiment conducted by social psychologist Walter…

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Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues in Nebraska.

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

May 16
Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled

Disclosure Rule to be Later than Scheduled

A controversial provision of the HITECH Act may very well not be finalized by the January 1, 2014 deadline. Leon Rodriquez, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights, stated during the Health Care Compliance…
May 3
Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay

Fisher v. Payflex — PTO is vacation pay

Today in Fisherv. PayFlex ___ N.W.2d ___ (May 3, 2013), the Nebraska Supreme Court in a 4 to 3 decision decided that PTO (“paid time off”) is vacation time. Thus, employers are required to pay accrued but unused…
Apr 23
Trev Peterson presenting on LLCs for NBI Business Bootcamp National Webcam CLE

Trev Peterson presenting on LLCs for NBI Business Bootcamp National Webcam CLE

[ May 8, 2013; 10:00 am to 11:15 am. ] Trev Peterson of the Knudsen Law Firm will be presenting on: Forming Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) A. Initial Considerations B. Drafting Articles of Organization C. Drafting the Operating…

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Tennessee Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers Tennessee age discrimination, minimum wage, overtime, qui tam and workplace discrimination. By Higgins, Himmelberg, and Piliponis PLLC.

http://www.tennesseeemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 16
Can Restaurants Use Tip Credit Wages for Non-Tipped Work?

Can Restaurants Use Tip Credit Wages for Non-Tipped Work?

If you have ever waited tables then you know, that the Fair Labors Standards Act(FLSA) allows an employer to pay an employee a lower hourly rate if they receive enough tips to put them over the minimum wage amount. This can work great for…
May 2
'Price Is Right' Model's Pregnancy Lawsuit Verdict Overturned

'Price Is Right' Model's Pregnancy Lawsuit Verdict Overturned

Pregnant employees in Tennessee and all over the United States should not be discriminated against in the workplace, according to The Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Under this act, employers are forbidden from discrimination when hiring,…
Apr 19
Police officers claim checking emails outside of work should be compensated as overtime

Police officers claim checking emails outside of work should be compensated as overtime

Tennessee employees as well as employees all across the country are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over forty in a single work week. A company or local office might get away with not paying overtime by making their…

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Hospitality Labor and Employment…

Hospitality Labor and Employment Law Blog

Covers labor and employment laws and policies that affects the hospitality industry. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.hospitalitylaboremploymentlawblog.com/

May 8
Court of Appeals Rules NLRB Notice Posting Violates Employer Free Speech Right

Court of Appeals Rules NLRB Notice Posting Violates Employer Free Speech Right

By Adam C. Abrahms and Steven M. Swirsky In another major defeat for President Obama’s appointees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit found that the Board lacked the…
May 7
Hospitality Employers Are Ready for Meaningful Guidance on Wellness Programs from EEOC

Hospitality Employers Are Ready for Meaningful Guidance on Wellness Programs from EEOC

By: Kara M. Maciel The EEOC is holding a public meeting tomorrow, May 8, 2013, to discuss wellness programs and how the EEOC should interpret them under the ADA, GINA and other laws. This is welcome news to…
May 6
What To Know About ACA Collective Bargaining, in Employment Law360

What To Know About ACA Collective Bargaining, in Employment Law360

Evan Rosen and Mark M. Trapp of the Labor and Employment practice co-wrote an article titled “What To Know About ACA Collective Bargaining.” Following is an excerpt: For the unionized employer, the advent of the Affordable…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

Published By Nirenberg Law Firm, LLC

http://www.njemploymentlawfirmblog.com/

Nov 21
Reducing Employee Hours in Response to Overtime Lawsuit Can Be Retaliatory

Reducing Employee Hours in Response to Overtime Lawsuit Can Be Retaliatory

New Jersey's Appellate Division recently recognized it can be unlawful for a company to reduce employees' overtime hours in response to an overtime lawsuit. Specifically, the case finds that such a policy could violate New Jersey's…
Nov 13
Targeting Alcoholic Employees for Drug Testing Can Violate New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

Targeting Alcoholic Employees for Drug Testing Can Violate New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

Late last month, the New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company may have violated New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) when it fired an employee suffering from alcoholism after she failed a…
Nov 6
What Compensation Is an Employee Entitled to if His Employer Was Affected By Hurricane Sandy?

What Compensation Is an Employee Entitled to if His Employer Was Affected By Hurricane Sandy?

As a result of Hurricane Sandy, many businesses in New York and New Jersey had to stop their operations for a considerable period of time. Now that many employees are returning back to work, they are asking whether they should be paid for…

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Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation…

Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Blog

Covers issues and topics relating to worker's compensation and Social Security litigation. Published by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Law Firm of Martin, Banks, Pond, Lehocky & Wilson.

http://www.paworkinjury.com/blog/

Nov 20
OSHA guidelines to keep retail workers safe during Black Friday

OSHA guidelines to keep retail workers safe during Black Friday

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, that means Black Friday shopping is also near. Black Friday shopping deals bring massive amounts of shoppers to retail stores. While Black Friday can be exciting and offer great savings, it also…
Nov 13
Industrial chemical used by workers linked to Parkinson'

Industrial chemical used by workers linked to Parkinson'

Parkinson's disease may be more common among industrial workers in Pennsylvania and the U.S., according to a recent study. Researchers reported that workers exposed to industrial solvents have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's…
Nov 6
Hurricane Sandy emergency workers still at risk after the storm

Hurricane Sandy emergency workers still at risk after the storm

The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has left many in Pennsylvania and throughout the East Coast in disarray, without power or a place to live. The hurricane also impacted thousands of emergency responders and relief workers during the storm and…

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Toronto Employment Law Blog

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

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

Nov 13
Is your social media account really yours?

Is your social media account really yours?

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

Is your boss spying on you at and off work?

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

When the workplace becomes intolerable

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

Rank this Week: 2919

New York Business Litigation…

New York Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers New York contract, debt collection practices, employment and real estate litigation. By Silverberg Zalantis LLP.

http://www.newyorkbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/

Sep 6
Appellate Court Upholds Adverse Possession Ruling

Appellate Court Upholds Adverse Possession Ruling

The Appellate Division, Second Department recently ruled in Tolake Corp. v. Altobello that the defendants acquired title by adverse possession to a driveway located on an adjacent lot. The Court noted that defendants added gravel to the…
Dec 7
Need Both the Mortgage and Note to Foreclose

Need Both the Mortgage and Note to Foreclose

The Appellate Division, Second Department recently reiterated in Citibank, Inc. v.
Aug 31
There Can Be No Contract – Express or Implied – When the Terms are Still Being Negotiated

There Can Be No Contract – Express or Implied – When the Terms are Still Being Negotiated

The Appellate Division, First Department recently established that there can be no recovery on breach of contract or implied contract claims when the terms of the contract were still being negotiated. In Brennan Bee Gorman/Architects, LLP v.…

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