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Women in Labor

Discusses the latest developments in labor and employment law throughout the New England region and nationally. By Royal LLP.

http://royalllp.com/blog/

Nov 20
Timing is Everything!

Timing is Everything!

Timing of a disciplinary or adverse action against an employee is important in avoiding litigation. If an adverse employment action is on the heels of an employee’s engagement in a protected activity (such as filing a claim with the…
Nov 5
Voting Time Off?

Voting Time Off?

Each state has its own laws on whether or not an employer must provide employees with time off from work to vote. In Connecticut, for example, there is no law requiring employers to provide voting time off to employees. The same is true…
Nov 2
Groundhog Hour: FLSA Implications to Consider When We “Fall Back”

Groundhog Hour: FLSA Implications to Consider When We “Fall Back”

For most people across the United States, residents of Massachusetts included, daylight savings time ends this Sunday, November 4, and we set the clocks back one hour at 2:00 a.m. When daylight savings time ends, employees working the…

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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.…

Rank this Week: 2537

Texas Employment Law Update

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

http://www.texasemploymentlawupdate.com/

May 8
Fifth Circuit Holds That Attorney's Fees Not Recoverable In Title VII Mixed-Motive Retaliation Case

Fifth Circuit Holds That Attorney's Fees Not Recoverable In Title VII Mixed-Motive Retaliation Case

In a recent case from the Fifth Circuit, the Court held that attorney’s fees are not recoverable for a prevailing plaintiff in a Title VII mixed-motive retaliation case. In Carter v. Luminant Power Serv. Co., the plaintiff employee…
May 3
Texas House of Representatives Approve Social Media Password Legislation

Texas House of Representatives Approve Social Media Password Legislation

Texas has a reputation for being business friendly. More often than not, the Texas Legislature refrains from passing legislation providing solutions for nonexistent problems. However, a recent bill, passed by the…
Apr 16
U.S Supreme Court Hold's Employer's Offer of Full-Relief to FLSA Plaintiff Moots Putative Collective Action

U.S Supreme Court Hold's Employer's Offer of Full-Relief to FLSA Plaintiff Moots Putative Collective Action

In what could become an important case for employers faced with FLSA wage and hour collective actions, the United States Supreme Court held that a named plaintiff who rejects an offer of judgment for full relief before any other…

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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…

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Covers statistical analysis of disparate impact and disparate treatment, implications of recent court decisions for statistical analysis and evidence, and employment litigation risk assessment and risk management.

http://blog.thomasecon.com/

Mar 25
Launch of “Compensating Your Employees Fairly”

Launch of “Compensating Your Employees Fairly”

I’m excited to announce the launch of my latest book, Compensating Your Employees Fairly: A Guide to Internal Pay Equity, published by Apress. The book is a comprehensive handbook that provides all the information you need to…
Mar 20
Employment Law Blog Carnival: The “Spring is in Bloom” Edition

Employment Law Blog Carnival: The “Spring is in Bloom” Edition

Today marks the first day of spring. Our green spaces will soon be buzzing with birds, bugs and blooms. We’ll see more sunshine and the days will get longer. Spring cleaning, planting, and yard work will soon be on our weekend agendas.…
Feb 4
Top 10 Trends in Background Checks for 2013

Top 10 Trends in Background Checks for 2013

Employers have long recognized that conducting due diligence on new hires is a mission critical task. Firms cannot afford to be sidetracked by employee problems such as workplace violence, theft, false resumes, embezzlement, harassment or…

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New York Employment Lawyers Blog

Covers employment discrimination, employee rights and sexual harassment. By Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C.

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

Apr 22
Is One Incident of Sexual Harassment Enough: Follow Up

Is One Incident of Sexual Harassment Enough: Follow Up

On March 31, 2013, I wrote a blog post on this site centering on whether a single conduct of sexual harassment was sufficient to make out a successful claim. While a Hawaii decision held that one butt squeeze satisfied the required severe or…
Apr 8
Rutgers Basketball: The Eric Murdock Part of the Story

Rutgers Basketball: The Eric Murdock Part of the Story

Video surfaced last week on ESPN showing Rutgers head basketball coach Mike Rice cursing, yelling homophobic slurs and throwing basketballs at his players during practice. After initially seeing the video in late 2012, Rutgers decided to…
Mar 31
Is One Incident of Sexual Harassment Enough: Virginia vs. Hawaii

Is One Incident of Sexual Harassment Enough: Virginia vs. Hawaii

In order for a hostile work environment to exist, the alleged incident of harassment must satisfy the sufficiently severe or pervasive standard. Historically, one butt slap or one breast squeeze has not been sufficient to make out a sexual…

Rank this Week: 2728

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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Quirky Employment Law Questions

Covers quirky questions in employment law. By Roy A. Ginsburg.

http://www.quirkyemploymentquestions.com/

Aug 20
The “Wrong-Full Discharge” Contest

The “Wrong-Full Discharge” Contest

Readers: More than four years ago, I started this Quirky Questions Blog. Next week I will post the 200th question and analysis, all of which are categorized and indexed for your use as a resource. I hope you have found these analyses, as well…
Aug 13
Quirky Question # 199, Joint Employers and Potential FLSA Liability

Quirky Question # 199, Joint Employers and Potential FLSA Liability

We have separately incorporated subsidiary companies around the country (a common approach in our industry). Each separate business runs its own operations. While they are afforded considerable autonomy, we do have various services,…
Aug 13
Roy’s Analysis of Quirky Question #198, Employee Handbooks and At Will Employment

Roy’s Analysis of Quirky Question #198, Employee Handbooks and At Will Employment

Quirky Question # 198: A friend just told me that we have to revise our Employee Handbook. He claims we no longer can say that our employees are employed “at will.” They are. Why can’t we say it? Roy’s Analysis: You ask a…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog

Coves employment law. By Smith Eibeler, LLC.

http://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyersblog.com/

May 20
Appellate Division Remands Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case Back for Trial

Appellate Division Remands Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case Back for Trial

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently reversed a trial court's decision dismissing an employee's claims for sexual orientation discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. In remanding the case for trial, the…
Apr 11
Employment Law Firm is Investigating the Potential Rights of Employees Who Were Terminated by Birdsall Services Group on April 10, 2013

Employment Law Firm is Investigating the Potential Rights of Employees Who Were Terminated by Birdsall Services Group on April 10, 2013

On April 10, 2013, the Birdsall Services Group furloughed approximately 300 employees as a result of the United States District Court of New Jersey blocking the release of any cash from the Eatontown firm's accounts. The District Court has…
Apr 4
Did ex-Rutgers Basketball Coach Mike Rice Create an Illegal Hostile Work Environment in Violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination?

Did ex-Rutgers Basketball Coach Mike Rice Create an Illegal Hostile Work Environment in Violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination?

Rutgers University terminated its basketball coach in the wake of ESPN's broadcast of a videotape showing him physically and verbally abusing players during practice. Public opinion seems nearly unanimous that Mike Rice's conduct warranted…

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Maine Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment discrimination, whistleblower protection, and wage and hour laws. By Maine Employee Rights Group.

http://www.maineemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 17
Did the New England Patriots discriminate against player because he has a disability?

Did the New England Patriots discriminate against player because he has a disability?

This week, the New England Patriots cut defensive lineman Kyle Love. According to Love's agent, Richard Kopelman, the Patriots made this decision shortly after Love was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Due to the timing of the Patriots'…
May 10
Wet Seal settles race discrimination class action for $7.5 million

Wet Seal settles race discrimination class action for $7.5 million

In July 2012, we reported that a class of African American plaintiffs had sued the retailer Wet Seal for race discrimination. In support of their claims, the plaintiffs obtained emails that contained powerful evidence of race discrimination.…
Apr 29
MHRC investigator finds that Old Orchard Beach retaliated against whistleblower

MHRC investigator finds that Old Orchard Beach retaliated against whistleblower

An investigator with the Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has reportedly found that the town of Old Orchard Beach retaliated against an office manager, Kelly Roy, because she blew the whistle on allegedly unlawful financial activity.…

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Massachusetts Employment Lawyer…

Massachusetts Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts employment laws governing maternity leave, discrimination, and wages. By the Brown Law Firm, LLC.

http://www.massachusettsemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Apr 17
Boston Businesses, Workers, Grapple With Social Media Policie

Boston Businesses, Workers, Grapple With Social Media Policie

The fact that employment and business laws in Massachusetts have failed to keep pace with the exponentially-expanding social media landscape should surprise no one - particularly when you recognize that the state's "blue laws" still restrict…
Apr 10
$5M Boston Gender Discrimination Suit Filed Following Adoption Leave

$5M Boston Gender Discrimination Suit Filed Following Adoption Leave

A former attorney for a large law firm in Massachusetts has filed suit against her ex-employer, whom she says fired her for taking leave after an adoption. Our Boston employment lawyers know that similar to the protected maternity leave…
Apr 2
Supreme Court to Hear Employment Discrimination Case

Supreme Court to Hear Employment Discrimination Case

If a worker is fired in part, but not entirely, due to discrimination, is that enough grounds for legal compensation? A Texas trial court thought so, and in 2006 ordered a hospital to pay a $3 million judgment to a doctor who had been…

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Massachusetts Employment Law

What employees need to know about Massachusetts employment law: severance agreements, wrongful termination, discrimination claims, wage and hour claims. By Keegan Werlin LLP.

http://blog.keeganwerlin.com/

Mar 14
Massachusetts Severance Agreement FAQ

Massachusetts Severance Agreement FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about severance agreements in Massachusetts and responses to those questions: 1. What is a severance agreement? A severance agreement is a contract between an employer and a current or former…
Feb 8
Upcoming Seminar on the Independent Contractor Law

Upcoming Seminar on the Independent Contractor Law

I am pleased to have been invited to present on the Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law at the Westford Job Seekers Network on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library in Westford, Massachusetts. We’re…
Dec 31
Top Six Myths About Independent Contractors in Massachusett

Top Six Myths About Independent Contractors in Massachusett

Many companies and individual workers in Massachusetts are still clinging to certain myths about classifying workers as independent contractors. Here are the top six often held, but misguided beliefs: I signed a contract that says I am an…

Rank this Week: 2794

That's What She Said

Analyzes the settlement value for employment law violations on the NBC TV show "The Office." By Ford & Harrison.

http://blogs.hrhero.com/thatswhatshesaid/

Nov 19
No woman, no cry

No woman, no cry

Litigation Value: Dwight’s sexual and sexist comments regarding women = additional fodder for a hostile work environment claim (not to mention Clark’s potential claims); Jim taking calls about starting a different company on Dunder…
Nov 9
The Boat – Let’s finish the season before it sinks…

The Boat – Let’s finish the season before it sinks…

Although last night’s episode focused more on the personal side of the characters’ lives rather than the professional, it’s always the personal stuff that leads to the really juicy legal issues. Last night, Andy emerged as the leader of…
Oct 25
Crazy About Nellie

Crazy About Nellie

Litigation value: $0.00 provided Dwight reins in his hostility to Nellie’s anxiety meds.

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Screw You Guys, I'm Going Home

Covers what you need to know before you quit, get fired, or decide to sue the bastards. By Donna Ballman.

http://employeeatty.blogspot.com/

May 15
Employment Law Blog Carnival, We Are Family Edition

Employment Law Blog Carnival, We Are Family Edition

It's time for me to host the ever-enlightening Employment Law Blog Carnival, that wonderful monthly collection of the best employment and HR blogs in the blogosphere. Because I hosted this time last year, I'm not doing yet another tribute to…
May 10
The “New” Discrimination: Retaliation Based on Health Care Right

The “New” Discrimination: Retaliation Based on Health Care Right

Guest post by Ryan Price, Associate Attorney, Donna M. Ballman, P.A., Employee Advocacy Attorneys If you don’t already know, the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), a/k/a Obama Care, does not take effect all at once. (I say…
May 3
Non-Compete Agreements Can't Be Used to Prevent Competition

Non-Compete Agreements Can't Be Used to Prevent Competition

Whether you work in the copy room or in a corner office, you may have been presented with something called a Non-Competition Agreement. Or maybe it was called something sneakier, like a Confidentiality Agreement or Intellectual Property…

Rank this Week: 2904

California Labor & Employment…

California Labor & Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.callaborlaw.com/

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

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

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

IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate Going Up January 1

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

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

By: Robin E. Largent

Rank this Week: 2842

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.

Rank this Week: 2881

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…

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Virginia Non-Compete Law Blog

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

http://virginianoncompete.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

NON COMPETES AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL

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

ROANOKE VIRGINIA NON COMPETE ATTORNEY

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

Rank this Week: 2874

Employment Law Blog

Covers Massachusetts employment law. By Keegan Werlin LLP.

http://keeganwerlin.socialaw.com/

Mar 14
Massachusetts Severance Agreement FAQ

Massachusetts Severance Agreement FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about severance agreements in Massachusetts and responses to those questions: 1. What is a severance agreement? A severance agreement is a contract between an employer and a current or former…
Feb 8
Upcoming Seminar on the Independent Contractor Law

Upcoming Seminar on the Independent Contractor Law

I am pleased to have been invited to present on the Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law at the Westford Job Seekers Network on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library in Westford, Massachusetts. We’re…
Dec 31
Top Six Myths About Independent Contractors in Massachusett

Top Six Myths About Independent Contractors in Massachusett

Many companies and individual workers in Massachusetts are still clinging to certain myths about classifying workers as independent contractors. Here are the top six often held, but misguided beliefs: I signed a contract that says I am an…

Rank this Week: 3006

Delaware Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.delawareemploymentlawblog.com/

Oct 12
Smokers’ Rights in the Employment Context

Smokers’ Rights in the Employment Context

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

Employees’ Secret Tape Recording

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

Sample Social-Media Policy

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

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New York Employment Attorney Blog

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

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

May 8
Federal Court Says New York City Gender and Harassment Case Must Go to Trial

Federal Court Says New York City Gender and Harassment Case Must Go to Trial

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reportedly found that a worker's sexual discrimination lawsuit may proceed despite that there was substantial evidence she performed her work in a mediocre fashion. In Mihalik v. Credit Agricole…
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…

Rank this Week: 3067

Workplace Investigations Blog

Covers conducting workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistle-blower, and other types of employee misconduct. By Debra L. Reilly.

http://www.workplaceinvestigationsblog.com/

Oct 19
Internal Investigator Training in San Diego for Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claim

Internal Investigator Training in San Diego for Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claim

I am once again offering training to human resources professionals, attorneys, and private investigators on how to conduct legally defensible harassment, discrimination, and retaliation investigations in the workplace. Although the training…
Jun 21
Laws Requiring Harassment and Discrimination Investigation

Laws Requiring Harassment and Discrimination Investigation

Harassment and discrimination investigations in California should be conducted by the employer whenever the alleged victim contends that the wrongful conduct was motivated (at least in part) by the alleged victim being a member of any of the…
Jun 19
Goals of Conducting Internal Investigations in the Workplace

Goals of Conducting Internal Investigations in the Workplace

Many reasons exist to conduct an internal investigation of an employee complaint of unlawful conduct (or violation of employer’s policy). To name a few:

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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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Kentucky Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and employment retaliation laws, cases and news. By Miller & Falkner.

http://www.kentuckyemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Apr 26
Indiana Restaurant Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

Indiana Restaurant Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

Workplace discrimination takes many forms, including age, race, gender, and disability. All of these types of discrimination are illegal under federal law. A more recent type of job discrimination that has surfaced is pregnancy…
Mar 22
Woman Can Continue Indiana Discrimination Lawsuit against Catholic Diocese

Woman Can Continue Indiana Discrimination Lawsuit against Catholic Diocese

In April, 2011, an Indiana woman's teaching contract was not renewed by the Catholic school where she had taught for eight years. The reason allegedly given to her was that she had undergone in vitro fertility treatments, which is against...
Mar 1
"Open Secret" Causes Workplace Discrimination against Nurses, Other Medical Professional

"Open Secret" Causes Workplace Discrimination against Nurses, Other Medical Professional

Those in the medical field are required by an ethics code to treat any patient, regardless of race or gender. But apparently the same does not hold true for patients not discriminating against medical professionals based on these same…

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New York Sexual Harassment Lawyer…

New York Sexual Harassment Lawyer Blog

Covers New York age, employment, gender, genetic, pregnancy, racial and sexual orientation discrimination. By Schwartz & Perry LLP.

http://www.newyorksexualharassmentlawyerblog.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 decision…
Jan 7
Sexual E-Mail Forwards Deemed Sufficient to Establish a Claim of Sexual Harassment under the New York City Human Rights Law

Sexual E-Mail Forwards Deemed Sufficient to Establish a Claim of Sexual Harassment under the New York City Human Rights Law

Just recently, an appellate court in New York City held, in Hernandez v. Kaisman, 2012 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 9069 (1st Dept. Dec. 27, 2012), that sexual emails that a supervisor forwarded to his female employees stated a claim for…
Nov 16
Sexual Relationship in the Workplace Is Not Always Sexual Harassment

Sexual Relationship in the Workplace Is Not Always Sexual Harassment

The end of a personal relationship may not be the basis for a sexual harassment lawsuit. In Mauro v. Orville, 259 A.D.2d 89 (3d Dept. 1999). The plaintiff, a legal secretary, entered into a consensual personal relationship with her…

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California Employment Law

Features updates and insights regarding California employment law. By Phillip J. Griego & Associates.

http://calemploymentlaw.wordpress.com

Apr 24
Upcoming Speaking Engagement: PFAC Annual Conference April 26th

Upcoming Speaking Engagement: PFAC Annual Conference April 26th

Not only is April 26th my mother’s birthday (Happy Birthday, Mom!), I will be leading a presentation entitled, “How to Protect Yourself and Your Clients from Employee Lawsuits” at the Professional Fiduciary…
Mar 11
Top Mistakes Employers Make Presentation on March 28, 2013

Top Mistakes Employers Make Presentation on March 28, 2013

I will present the Top Mistakes Employers Make presentation on March 28, 2013, for the Gavilan Employers Advisory Council. The Gavilan EAC provides local employers with relevant Information on human resource issues and other topics of…
Feb 6
Are You Ready for the San Jose Minimum Wage Ordinance?

Are You Ready for the San Jose Minimum Wage Ordinance?

The San Jose Minimum Wage Ordinance goes into effect on March 11, 2013. Passed by voters during the last election, the new ordinance requires employers doing business in San Jose to pay a minimum of $10.00 per hour for any employee that…

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California Labor and Employment…

California Labor and Employment Defense Blog

Covers labor and employment law issues for employers. By Van Vleck Turner & Zaller.

http://www.vtzlawblog.com/

Feb 8
What Does it Mean to Be Terminated "Because Of" A Protected Characteristic -- Harris v. City of Santa Monica

What Does it Mean to Be Terminated "Because Of" A Protected Characteristic -- Harris v. City of Santa Monica

Under California law it is illegal to terminate an employee "because of" his race, gender, religion, etc. In Harris v. City of Santa Monica, the California Supreme Court delved into the question of what that means where an employer…
Feb 4
Internal Sexual Harassment Complaints are Protected by Anti-SLAPP statute -- Aber v. Comstock

Internal Sexual Harassment Complaints are Protected by Anti-SLAPP statute -- Aber v. Comstock

California's so-called anti-SLAPP statute, CCP section 425.16 et seq., is a powerful weapon for quickly disposing of lawsuit based on allegations that arise out of free speech or "public participation." To…
Dec 27
Class Certification is Appropriate Where Employer has No Break Policy -- Bradley v. Networkers International, LLC

Class Certification is Appropriate Where Employer has No Break Policy -- Bradley v. Networkers International, LLC

The Fourth District Court of Appeal decision in Bradley v. Networkers International, LLC is significant because it directly addresses how the landmark Brinker decision should effect class certification of…

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Diversity Insight

Diversity Insight: Strategies for building a diverse, multi-cultural workplace

http://blogs.hrhero.com/diversity/

Nov 18
Long-term unemployment seen holding back jobseeker

Long-term unemployment seen holding back jobseeker

No law specifically says employers are prohibited from discriminating against job applicants who have been out of work for months or even years. The long-term unemployed don’t have protections spelled out in any antidiscrimination laws –…
Nov 18
The art of Thanksgiving

The art of Thanksgiving

by Al Vreeland We’ve become a nation of firefighters. Not the heroic sort riding red trucks and saving lives, but the frenetic sort running from hot spot to hot spot, handling daily crises in order of priority. And we usually don’t take…
Nov 18
No gender confusion means no discrimination

No gender confusion means no discrimination

It has been said that the more things change, the more they stay the same. That certainly applies to the following case involving the employment application of a biological female who identifies as a male. While the scenario might be somewhat…

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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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Overtime Advisor

Covers violations of overtime and other federal and state wage and hour laws.

http://www.overtimeadvisor.com/

Mar 22
The Dangers of Using Two Different Time Clock

The Dangers of Using Two Different Time Clock

It seems it would be a no-brainer. You have one employee who works two different shifts, or even two completely different jobs. You set the employee up on two different time clocks so you can track the time the employee spends in…
Mar 7
The Attack of the Unpaid Intern

The Attack of the Unpaid Intern

We’ve warned before about the potential issues raised when you utilize unpaid interns. Employers used to be able to take a level of comfort from internships run through educational institutes but, no more. The Charlie Rose…
Feb 19
Under New York Law, Are You Required to Pay Your Employees for Their Breaks or Not?

Under New York Law, Are You Required to Pay Your Employees for Their Breaks or Not?

As noted in our recent blog, Under Federal Law, Are You Required to Pay Your Employees for Their Breaks or Not?, various states and localities may have their own break laws and regulations that could apply to your business. Those…

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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.

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Alabama Employment Law Blog

Covers legal developments impacting the workplace in Birmingham and throughout Alabama. By Will Beckum.

http://birminghamemploymentlawyer.com/

Apr 25
EEOC Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Corporation for Race Discrimination

EEOC Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Corporation for Race Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently filed a lawsuit against Olympia Construction, an Alabama company that develops houses for families and senior citizens throughout the South. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, in…
Feb 20
Former Birmingham Health Care Employee Claims Supervisor Forced Her to Have Sexual Relation

Former Birmingham Health Care Employee Claims Supervisor Forced Her to Have Sexual Relation

A lawsuit with explosive allegations of sexual harassment was recently filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. In the lawsuit, a former high-level employee at Birmingham Health Care claims that her married…
Feb 6
What is defined as sexual harassment in the workplace?

What is defined as sexual harassment in the workplace?

We are often asked by individuals across Alabama about what conduct rises to the level of improper sexual harassment in the workplace. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, improper gender based harassment can…

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Maryland Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment contracts, age discrimination, FMLA, sexual harassment and overtime pay issues. By Andrew M. Dansicker.

http://www.marylandemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Apr 25
We Represent Employers In Maryland Unemployment Appeals Hearing

We Represent Employers In Maryland Unemployment Appeals Hearing

In any given month, we represent numerous claimants at unemployment appeals hearings. What many are not aware of is that we also represent employers in such matters. In fact, we often receive inquiries from employers if we can represent…
Feb 27
Winning Upper Level Unemployment Appeals in Maryland

Winning Upper Level Unemployment Appeals in Maryland

In any given month, we receive a multitude of inquiries from individuals who have been denied unemployment insurance benefits and wish to file an appeal. As a result, we handle many unemployment appeals, we have developed a very strong track…
Jan 13
What To Do When Your Maryland Employer Refuses To Pay Your Bonus Or Commission

What To Do When Your Maryland Employer Refuses To Pay Your Bonus Or Commission

We've noticed over the years that, come December and January, we start to get a slew of phone calls and emails from employees who were either terminated in late December, apparently by employers who think that they can avoid paying bonuses by…

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California Employee Rights Law…

California Employee Rights Law Blog

Comments on Employee Benefits and Employment Law. By Adams, Nye, Becht L.L.P.

http://www.calemployeerights.com/

Apr 13
Arbitration Clause Struck Down With Massachusetts Choice of Law Language in California Disability Discrimination Case

Arbitration Clause Struck Down With Massachusetts Choice of Law Language in California Disability Discrimination Case

A former attorney, fired from her job at a large law firm in California due to her disability got court approval to finally take her case to court, and overturn the law firm's arbitration clause. The employer could not compel arbitration…
Apr 3
Leave Beyond What is Required Under Pregnancy Leave Laws May Be A Required Reasonable Accommodation Under FEHA

Leave Beyond What is Required Under Pregnancy Leave Laws May Be A Required Reasonable Accommodation Under FEHA

A case of first impression in the California Court of Appeal clarified the rights of pregnant employees under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), explaining that the requirements imposed by other pregnancy leave statutes do not…
Mar 27
Retaliation EEOC Claims Most Prevalent in California for 2012

Retaliation EEOC Claims Most Prevalent in California for 2012

In California and nationally, retaliation claims have been on the rise according to the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). Retaliation charges are made by employees when they are subjected to adverse employment actions (e.g.…

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Atlanta Overtime Lawyers Blog

Covers employment law with an emphasis in overtime. By Martin & Martin L.L.P.

http://www.atlantaovertimelawyersblog.com/

Mar 21
Shooter Alley Dancers' Lawsuit: Law Firm Martin & Martin Files Minimum Wage And Overtime Collective/Class Action On Behalf Of Exotic Dancers At Shooter Alley

Shooter Alley Dancers' Lawsuit: Law Firm Martin & Martin Files Minimum Wage And Overtime Collective/Class Action On Behalf Of Exotic Dancers At Shooter Alley

On March 19, 2013, Martin & Martin filed a minimum wage and overtime lawsuit against Shooter Alley, Inc. - an adult entertainment club in Georgia. The lawsuit seeks to represent all current and former dancers who have worked at the club…
Mar 10
Exotic Dancers Are Employees - Not Independent Contractors - Entitled To Minimum Wage And Overtime

Exotic Dancers Are Employees - Not Independent Contractors - Entitled To Minimum Wage And Overtime

Within the last few years, the issue of the proper status of exotic dancers or strippers has been litigated throughout the country and the general consensus among courts is that they are employees - not independent contractors -- and entitled…
Feb 25
Workers May Be Entitled To Pay For Time Traveling For Work

Workers May Be Entitled To Pay For Time Traveling For Work

Many times companies require employees to travel from one location to another and the question arises whether this travel time is compensable. Is an employer required to pay its employees for travel time? Courts look at three factors: 29…

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Transgender Workplace Diversity

Covers law and policy news around transgendered employees in the workplace.

http://transworkplace.blogspot.com/

Feb 23
Title IX and Transgender Student

Title IX and Transgender Student

I've been invited this weekend to a symposium sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Law School's Journal of Law, Gender and Society, on the subject of Transcending Gender Lines: Title IX and Transgender Rights. I thought I'd take a break…
Feb 19
EEOC File 13: Waiting for Godot

EEOC File 13: Waiting for Godot

A country road. A tree.Evening.Estragon, sitting on a low mound, is trying to take off his boot. He pulls at it with both hands, panting.He gives up, exhausted, rests, tries again.As before.Enter Vladimir.ESTRAGON:(giving up again). Nothing…
Feb 4
Where to File an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

Where to File an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

When you experience discrimination at work, first stop should be HR, though you have to be careful about how you approach it. But what happens if HR doesn't solve the problem after a reasonable period of time? Your next stop is an…

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Class Action Attorneys Blog

Covers employment law and consumer class-action cases. By Pogust Braslow Millrood.

http://www.classactionattorneysblog.com/

Feb 14
Triumph

Triumph

On February 7, 2013, Carnival’s Triumph left the port of Galveston in what was anticipated to be a relaxing four-day cruise to the Caribbean. However, this winter getaway quickly turned into a living nightmare for Triumph’s 3,142…
Jan 17
Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper Recall to Inspect – Not Reimburse

Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper Recall to Inspect – Not Reimburse

On January, 8, 2013, The Consumer Product Safety Commission in association with Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of the Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper due to the risk of mold developing between the removable seat cushion and hard…
Oct 12
Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect

Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect

Customers have had many complaints over the years about not just the customer service but also the quality of the products that they have received from Hurd Windows and Doors. From faulty locking mechanisms to the insulation gas leaking out…

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Mesriani Law Group's Blog

Covers personal injury, employment law, social security, and corporate / business law litigation.

http://blog.mesrianilaw.com/

Feb 11
Applebee’s Employee Fired over Online Photo of Diner’s Note Complaining about Automated Tip

Applebee’s Employee Fired over Online Photo of Diner’s Note Complaining about Automated Tip

As previously reported, an Applebee’s employee was surprised upon seeing a note written in receipt that was left by the diner at the said restaurant. Apparently, as part of the restaurant’s policy, a tip has to be added…
Feb 7
Lady Gaga Faces Wage and Hour Claims Lawsuit Filed by Former Personal Assistant

Lady Gaga Faces Wage and Hour Claims Lawsuit Filed by Former Personal Assistant

The American singer-song writer Lady Gaga is now being sued by her personal assistant named Jennifer O’Neill for failing to pay her overtime work and for forcing her to sleep with her. Nevertheless, O’Neill confirmed that no …
Feb 4
Apple Finds Numbers of Labor Law Violation from Supplier

Apple Finds Numbers of Labor Law Violation from Supplier

After reviewing its Supplier Responsibility Progress Report for 2013, tech-giant Apple Inc. found several labor law violations committed by many of its suppliers in China. The said report highlighted its findings from the previous year among…

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Southwest Florida Employment Law…

Southwest Florida Employment Law Blog

Covers discrimination, employee benefits, terminations, leave policies, unions, and wages & overtime. By Henderson Franklin.

http://www.swflemploymentlawblog.com/

Oct 20
Dangers of Political Debate in the Workplace

Dangers of Political Debate in the Workplace

Tis election season! And it is impossible to ignore the political debate that is unfolding in the media, on social networks, and in everyday conversation. Can and should employers restrict political discussion in the workplace? It…
Oct 1
Planning a Workplace Social Activity? Five Considerations Regarding Liability

Planning a Workplace Social Activity? Five Considerations Regarding Liability

Most years our firm sponsors an annual weekend retreat, a holiday party, and several other social activities for the Henderson Franklin team. These events are typically loosely structured and serve to improve upon cohesion and camaraderie…
Sep 24
Join Us in Cape Coral for Our First HR Law Mini-Conference

Join Us in Cape Coral for Our First HR Law Mini-Conference

Henderson Franklin's Employment Law Practice Group will host its first HR Law Mini-Conference in Cape Coral on October 16, 2012 at the beautiful Resort at Marina Village. Join us for a half-day seminar focused on topics that affect local…

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Mozaffari Law Blog

Covers legal updates, trial decisions and verdicts on employee and civil rights laws.

http://www.mozaffarilaw.com/blog_1.php

Sep 12
Lawsuit Against In-N-Out Burgers for Discrimination Based on Race and/or Age

Lawsuit Against In-N-Out Burgers for Discrimination Based on Race and/or Age

Class Action lawsuit filed against In-N-Out Burgers earlier this month alleges that the popular burger chain maintains hiring practices that discriminate on the basis of race, color, and/or age of the applicants. Specifically, the…
Sep 10
Payment of Departing Employee’s Final Wages and Penalties for Failure to Pay Wages Upon Termination

Payment of Departing Employee’s Final Wages and Penalties for Failure to Pay Wages Upon Termination

As a plaintiff-side employment lawyer, one of the most common questions I encounter is about when an employee’s final wages are due after termination, and penalties associated with the late payment of wages. This entry in intended…
Aug 30
Library of Congress Sued for Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Retaliation

Library of Congress Sued for Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Retaliation

A former auditor for the Library of Congress has filed a lawsuit against the library and his former boss, claiming he was fired after his boss discovered he was gay. The plaintiff claims he was "subjected to a hostile work environment for…

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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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Florida Employment Attorney Law

Discussion of Labor & Employment Law, Employment Discrimination, Non-compete Agreements, Non-disclosure Agreements, Unfair Competition, and Trade Secrets. By Donna Eng.

http://employmentattorneylaw.com/

Feb 3
The Daily Show Finally Airs Aasif Mandvi’s Report on Florida’s New Rule Requiring Drug Screening of Welfare Recipient

The Daily Show Finally Airs Aasif Mandvi’s Report on Florida’s New Rule Requiring Drug Screening of Welfare Recipient

You probably know from my previous post that I’ve been waiting to see Aasif Mandvi’s confrontation of Governor Scott on The Daily Show for a little while now. Last night, Mandvi’s report on drug testing of Florida’s welfare…
Jan 30
Sunbeam Television Corp. v. Mitzel, No. 3D11–0249, 2012 WL 126784 (Fla. 3rd DCA Jan. 18, 2012): Failing to Present Claims in Administrative Phase Can Prove Costly

Sunbeam Television Corp. v. Mitzel, No. 3D11–0249, 2012 WL 126784 (Fla. 3rd DCA Jan. 18, 2012): Failing to Present Claims in Administrative Phase Can Prove Costly

On January 18, 2012, the Third District Court of Appeal released an opinion which should be read by any employment lawyer, or non-lawyer, who may be considering filing an employment discrimination claim in Florida. In Sunbeam Television…
Jan 27
The Daily Show’s Aasif Mandvi Cheers on Religious Freedom!

The Daily Show’s Aasif Mandvi Cheers on Religious Freedom!

I was watching The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night, and saw something that I just had to share. I hope you enjoy Aasif Mandvi’s take on the United States Supreme Court decision in Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and…

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All in a Day's Work

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

http://www.hrlawupdate.com/

May 9
April’s Workers’ Compensation Appellate Division Decision

April’s Workers’ Compensation Appellate Division Decision

On April 3 and April 30, 2013, the Workers’ Compensation Board Appellate Division issued two more decisions on cases taken to the intermediate level of appeal: Haskell v. Katahdin Paper Co., Inc. and Thew v. Saunders of Lock Mills,…
Apr 23
MSBA Labor & Employment Law Section Host Maine Human Rights Commission at the Spring Luncheon

MSBA Labor & Employment Law Section Host Maine Human Rights Commission at the Spring Luncheon

The Maine Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section hosted the principal decision-makers from the Maine Human Rights Commission at a luncheon held in Augusta on April 11. Executive Director Amy Sneirson, Counsel John Gause,…
Apr 9
Maine Employers and the "Take Your Gun to Work" Law

Maine Employers and the "Take Your Gun to Work" Law

Currently, under Maine law employers may not prohibit an employee who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm from keeping a firearm in his or her vehicle, as long as the vehicle is locked and the firearm is not visible. The law,…

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Virginia Employment Attorney Blog

Covers employment and civil rights law. By The Spiggle Law Firm.

http://www.virginiaemploymentattorneyblog.com/

Apr 25
A Win!

A Win!

The Spiggle Law Firm is pleased to announce that members of the firm recently won a complete aquittal for a lawyer charged with assault. After testimony taking place over four days, including testimony by a treating physician, the judge…
Apr 11
Caregiver Discrimination - Don't Forget the Men!

Caregiver Discrimination - Don't Forget the Men!

The Huffington Post has an interesting blog post by Sherri Snelling about creating a corporate culture supportive of caregivers. Ms. Snelling talks about the the increasing number of workers with caregiver responsibilities, sometimes…
Mar 24
You can represent yourself in a discrimination lawsuit, but . . .

You can represent yourself in a discrimination lawsuit, but . . .

This article in the in the American Bar Association Journal references a study in New York University Journal of Legislation and Public Policy demostrating that African Americans are more likely than others to pursue discrimination cases…

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Current Employment

Covers HR and labor law, employee benefits and employment policies.

http://currentemployment.net

Apr 25
Seminar Next Week: Social Media in the Workplace

Seminar Next Week: Social Media in the Workplace

On Wednesday, May 1, I will be in Aurora giving a talk on how to navigate employee social media use at work. It’s a free seminar put on by Aurora [...]
Apr 12
Why Do We Work Hard?

Why Do We Work Hard?

Or, maybe more importantly, why don’t your employees? What motivates people to put their all into their jobs? In this TedX talk, Dan Ariely has some pretty amazing answers. Take [...]
Mar 19
Can We Be a Christian Company?

Can We Be a Christian Company?

Every once in a while, someone randomly asks me a question that sends me down a rabbit hole of employment law that is nearly impossible to escape from. This happened [...]

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