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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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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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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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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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Business and Employment Law Blog

By LIberty Law.

http://reddingbusinessandemploymentlawblog.com

May 14
Tips For Your New Busine

Tips For Your New Busine

It is May, 2012, and even though the politicians have declared that the economic disaster is over, America’s economy is still struggling. Unemployment rates have been above 8% for much of the last three years, and GDP growth averaged a…
Apr 16
Brinker decision finally arrives!

Brinker decision finally arrives!

New Standard for Meal/Rest Periods:
Oct 31
OSHA Compliance and Inspection

OSHA Compliance and Inspection

This Fox Business article provides a good summary on handling OSHA inspections and the factors to consider before hand. http://smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/legal-hr/2011/10/27/preparing-for-osha-inspection/ OSHA Compliance and Inspection

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Take This Job N Shove It Blog

Covers employee rights issues. By Behren Law Firm.

http://takethisjobnshoveitblog.com/

Feb 1
HUD Creates Laws to Protect LGBT from Housing Discrimination

HUD Creates Laws to Protect LGBT from Housing Discrimination

While Federal discrimination laws do not currently protect LGBT employees (although they are protected by many local county ordinances in Florida), The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has taken efforts to ensure that Gay, Bisexual…
Dec 20
Walmart Pays $275,000 to Settle ADA Case Brought by Man Fired With Cancer

Walmart Pays $275,000 to Settle ADA Case Brought by Man Fired With Cancer

A consent decree agreement entered Thursday in federal court resolves a disability discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last year on behalf of former employee…
Dec 16
Estero, Florida Cheerleading Coach Fired for Second Job at Hooters-Was She Too Sexy to Coach?

Estero, Florida Cheerleading Coach Fired for Second Job at Hooters-Was She Too Sexy to Coach?

Is having a second job at Hooters in order to pay your bills and support your children enough to terminate your employment? Is there a claim for gender or familial status discrimination where a single mother holds this type of job to…

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Independent Contractor Compliance…

Independent Contractor Compliance Legal Blog

Covers the defense of misclassification claims and class actions, audits and investigations by the IRS and state tax and workforce agencies. By Pepper Hamilton LLP.

http://independentcontractorcompliance.com/

May 16
IRS to Reinvigorate its QETP Program in Effort to Crack Down Harder on Independent Contractor Misclassification

IRS to Reinvigorate its QETP Program in Effort to Crack Down Harder on Independent Contractor Misclassification

The Chief of the IRS’s Employment Tax Policy section, John Tuzynski, told lawyers on May 10, 2013 at an American Bar Association’s meeting of tax lawyers in Washington, D.C. that the IRS will soon be pursuing more cases involving…
May 14
Cable Company Pays $1.075 Million to Settle Misclassification Case with U.S. Department of Labor for Cable, Telephone, and Internet Installer

Cable Company Pays $1.075 Million to Settle Misclassification Case with U.S. Department of Labor for Cable, Telephone, and Internet Installer

The U.S. Department of Labor has targeted a number of industries for allegedly misclassifying employees as independent contractors (ICs), and cable companies are one of them. On May 9, 2013, the Labor Department announced in a press…
May 5
April 2013 Monthly Independent Contractor Compliance and Misclassification Update

April 2013 Monthly Independent Contractor Compliance and Misclassification Update

April 2013 In the Courts New York federal district court grants plaintiffs’ motion for class certification in lawsuit alleging that the United States Tennis Association (USTA) misclassified U.S Open umpires as independent…

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Great Work!

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

http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/

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…
Apr 23
OSHA States that Union Representatives Can Participate in Inspections of Non-Union Workplace

OSHA States that Union Representatives Can Participate in Inspections of Non-Union Workplace

In an interpretation letter released on April 5, 2013, OSHA stated that employees in a non-union facility may select a non-employee who is affiliated with a union to act as their representative during OSHA’s walk-around inspection of…

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Retirement Plan Blog

Covers Employee Benefit Plans, Retirement Programs, Welfare Benefit Plans, Executive Benefits, and Employee Ownership Programs. By National Benefits Services, Inc.

http://www.retirementplanblog.com/

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…
Apr 23
FRA/Plan Tools Blog (fiduciary information and ERISA Litigation Index)

FRA/Plan Tools Blog (fiduciary information and ERISA Litigation Index)

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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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FMLA Insights

Covers the Family Medical Leave Act. By Franczek Radelet.

http://www.fmlainsights.com

May 8
Yahoo's Sweetened Parental Leave Policy Raises Practical FMLA Certification Issues for Moms and Dads in the Workplace

Yahoo's Sweetened Parental Leave Policy Raises Practical FMLA Certification Issues for Moms and Dads in the Workplace

Posted by Jeff NowakIt seems that what Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer taketh, she giveth back. Or something like that. As you will recall, Mayer made waves several months back when she banned all Yahoo employees from working from home,…
Apr 25
Department of Labor to Increase Frequency of FMLA On-Site Investigation

Department of Labor to Increase Frequency of FMLA On-Site Investigation

Posted by Jeff NowakFor employers who have been involved in an FMLA investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, the process can be a bit of a head-scratcher because no two investigations look the same. The FMLA investigation…
Apr 18
DOL Lawsuit Highlights Simple Reality: Employers Who Ignore FMLA Regulations Face Severe Consequence

DOL Lawsuit Highlights Simple Reality: Employers Who Ignore FMLA Regulations Face Severe Consequence

Posted by Jeff NowakWhen an employer ignores the FMLA regulations as it ponders a termination decision, the consequences can be severe. A water bottling company recently learned this the hard way. Peter Lyle was a route…

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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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Jobsworth

Covers UK employment law. By Michael Scutt.

http://michaelscutt.co.uk

May 8
More Reform Ahead?

More Reform Ahead?

The Queen’s Speech is to be given any minute now and most employment lawyers will probably be watching the speech with a mixture of interest and trepidation. The Institute of Directors (IOD) weighed in saying that today was the last…
May 3
Employment – The Jobs, The Money, The Issues [Infographic]

Employment – The Jobs, The Money, The Issues [Infographic]

Sponsored Post This infographic by Stephens Scown Exeter has highlighted the fact that employment in the UK continues to be driven by small and medium enterprises [SMEs]
Apr 22
The Changing Face of the Employer & Employee Claims Market

The Changing Face of the Employer & Employee Claims Market

Guest Post Under new government plans, injured workers will have to fight harder to get the compensation they deserve. Making employees prove the company’s negligence favours insurance businesses over the average taxpayers.…

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GT LE Blog

Covers national developments in labor and employment law. By Greenberg Traurig.

http://www.gtleblog.com/

May 6
A New Beginning for ENDA? The Return of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act

A New Beginning for ENDA? The Return of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act

On April 25th, federal lawmakers reintroduced the latest version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (“ENDA”) in both the House and Senate. If passed, ENDA would prohibit covered employers from discriminating against…
May 3
Proposed Restrictive Covenant Law Threatens to Handcuff Employer

Proposed Restrictive Covenant Law Threatens to Handcuff Employer

Prepared by: Brian Confino Most businesses possess confidential information or trade secrets that need to be safe-guarded, or intellectual property, equipment, or processes that set them apart from their competition. Many companies choose to…
May 2
LinkedIn Lockout: Social Media Ownership Wars Wage On

LinkedIn Lockout: Social Media Ownership Wars Wage On

In a highly anticipated case, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania District Court recently held that an individual who creates a LinkedIn account associated with his or her employment owns the LinkedIn account, not the employer. Eagle v.…

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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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Orange County Employment Attorney…

Orange County Employment Attorney Blog

Published By Workplace Justice Advocates, PLC

http://www.orangecountyemploymentattorneyblog.com/

Apr 15
Firm Defeats Summary Judgment by Biogen Idec, Inc. on Disability Discrimination, Failure to Provide Accommodations, CFRA Violations and Failure to Engage in Interactive Proce

Firm Defeats Summary Judgment by Biogen Idec, Inc. on Disability Discrimination, Failure to Provide Accommodations, CFRA Violations and Failure to Engage in Interactive Proce

On Friday, April 12, 2013, our law firm defeated defendant Biogen Idec Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment and/or summary adjudication in Orange County Superior Court. Plaintiff, represented by our law firm, sued the pharmaceutical giant…
Apr 11
Actress Sharon Stone will Face a Harassment Suit by Former Nanny

Actress Sharon Stone will Face a Harassment Suit by Former Nanny

Wrongful termination lawsuits against Los Angeles celebrities are a hot topic. Erlinda T. Elemen, worked as a nanny for Sharon Stone, former model and actress, from 2006 to early 2011. Elemen claimed to have been fired from her position…
Apr 4
High End Beverly Hills Sushi Restaurant hit with Labor Violation Fine

High End Beverly Hills Sushi Restaurant hit with Labor Violation Fine

Beverly Hills, CA: Urasawa, the trendy and enormously expensive sushi restaurant, ranked 2nd most expensive restaurant by the Daily Meal, will have to pay its workers large amounts of fines totaling $65,785. Three of Urasawa's workers will…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyers Blog

Coves employment law. By Smith Eibeler, LLC.

http://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyersblog.com/

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…
Mar 1
COURT FINDS EMPLOYER'S ALCOHOL POLICY IMPOSED ONLY ON RECOVERING ALCOHOLICS IN VIOLATION OF THE NEW JERSEY LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

COURT FINDS EMPLOYER'S ALCOHOL POLICY IMPOSED ONLY ON RECOVERING ALCOHOLICS IN VIOLATION OF THE NEW JERSEY LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

The New Jersey Appellate Division decided that a company's mandatory program and policy implemented only against employees suffering from alcoholism is a violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. In A.D.P. v. ExxonMobil…

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Texas Non-Compete Law Blog

Covers breach of fiduciary duty, non-compete agreements, trade secrets and tortious interference. By Hughes & Luce.

http://blog.texasnoncompetelaw.com/

Apr 2
Requirements for Physician Noncompetes Strictly Enforced

Requirements for Physician Noncompetes Strictly Enforced

An opinion by the Dallas Court of Appeals shows how the courts apply the Texas Noncompete statute to covenants involving physicians. In the opinion, a surgery center was registered as a limited partnership. The general…
Dec 20
Texas Tortious Interference Law: Explicit Threat Not Required

Texas Tortious Interference Law: Explicit Threat Not Required

An opinion by the San Antonio Court of Appeals demonstrates that in order prevail on a claim for tortious interference of contract, the claimant need not prove an outright threat. Certain statements and requests may be…
Dec 20
Texas Temporary Injunction Law: Fact-Specific Inquirie

Texas Temporary Injunction Law: Fact-Specific Inquirie

Whether an injunction should issue in a particular case involves a fact-intensive analysis. A recent opinion by the Dallas Court of Appeals demonstrates how the courts may conduct this analysis in cases involving claims for…

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Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers workplace discrimination, and employee rights news and updates. By Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

http://www.employment-lawyer-blog.com/

Mar 29
What Happens When a Restaurant Tries to Intimidate Its Employees Out of Joining a New York Class Action Lawsuit?

What Happens When a Restaurant Tries to Intimidate Its Employees Out of Joining a New York Class Action Lawsuit?

Would defendants in a New York wage and hour class action lawsuit ever dare to intimidate potential plaintiffs out of making a claim? You might be thinking: that sounds like good fodder for a police procedural. But there's no way actual…
Mar 22
Astonishing Sexual Harassment Case: Woman Who Sued Prada Japan Hit with Counter Suit for $780,000!

Astonishing Sexual Harassment Case: Woman Who Sued Prada Japan Hit with Counter Suit for $780,000!

If your New York City employer sexually harassed you -- or failed to promote you for illegal and/or despicable reasons -- take heart that you work in a country where legal system affords victims of workplace mistreatment robust rights.…
Mar 11
Breaking Out of Procrastination to Finally "Do Something" about Your Wage and Hour Violation Case

Breaking Out of Procrastination to Finally "Do Something" about Your Wage and Hour Violation Case

Whether you worked as a server at a New York City restaurant that distributed tips to workers not supposed to be in the tip pool; a contract worker who never received overtime pay on a difficult project, or a construction worker that got paid…

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San Francisco Bay Area Lawyer Blog

Comments on Bay Area employment law. By The Mazzola Law Office P.C.

http://www.sfbayareaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Mar 5
Changes to Mechanics Lien laws in 2012 - Part 2

Changes to Mechanics Lien laws in 2012 - Part 2

Two of the most commonly used remedies available to contractors are mechanics liens and stop payment notices. The rules and procedures affecting mechanics liens, stop payment notices and bond claims changed on July 1, 2012 (SB 189). An…
Feb 28
Changes to Mechanics Lien laws in 2012 - Part 1

Changes to Mechanics Lien laws in 2012 - Part 1

Construction contractors have enhanced collection remedies to help them obtain payment. Two of the most commonly used remedies are mechanics liens and stop payment notices. These rights are based on the California Constitution and various…
Jan 28
What Does Indemnity Mean? - Part 2

What Does Indemnity Mean? - Part 2

Defense Continued from Part 1. A duty to defend another is a separate part of an indemnity provision. It requires the person giving the indemnity (the indemnitor) to pay for an attorney to defend the person receiving the indemnity (the…

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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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Labor & Employment Law, HR Law

Covers the working world. By Charles A. Krugel.

http://www.charlesakrugel.com/

Nov 20
A Photo From My Website is Part of a New Book–Her Mother’s Secret: A Companion to the Novel

A Photo From My Website is Part of a New Book–Her Mother’s Secret: A Companion to the Novel

If you’ve looked over some of this website’s interior pages, you may have discovered my Pictures page. The point of this page is that I dislike those silly stock photos of fake people pretending to work. These photos are often on…
Nov 8
From My LinkedIn Group: HR Directors Thrown Under the Bus by Yet Another Federal Appeals Court

From My LinkedIn Group: HR Directors Thrown Under the Bus by Yet Another Federal Appeals Court

This post is from my LinkedIn group—Charles Krugel’s Labor & Employment Law & Human Resources Practices Group. Occasionally, I’ll post discussions from my group if they pose interesting discussion topics. Shaun Reid of the New York City…
Oct 30
Chuck Krugel Interviewed for & Quoted in First Business News 10/16/12 Story “Ballot Bullies”

Chuck Krugel Interviewed for & Quoted in First Business News 10/16/12 Story “Ballot Bullies”

First Business News’ Chuck Coppola interviewed me for his 10/16/12 Cover Story “Ballot Bullies.” This relates to recent reports of labor unions, companies & executives aggressively trying to influence how their employees vote (e.g.,…

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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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Defending The Digital Workplace

Addresses technology and employment law issues facing business professionals. By Jason Shinn.

http://jshinn.wordpress.com

Sep 1
Resources and Links for Employment Law Issues Facing Employers and Employee

Resources and Links for Employment Law Issues Facing Employers and Employee

I no longer actively publish on this blog site. However, readers of this blog or those interested in issues at the intersection of employment law and technology issues can still discuss these issues with me at my new blog, The Michigan…
Feb 7
Facebook Firing Ends in Settlement with NLRB

Facebook Firing Ends in Settlement with NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that it had reached a settlement in a case involving an employee’s discharge for posting negative comments about a supervisor on the employee’s Facebook page. Click here for the NLRB’s…
Dec 21
Revisions to FTC’s Red Flags Rule Exempts Lawyers, Doctors, and Accountant

Revisions to FTC’s Red Flags Rule Exempts Lawyers, Doctors, and Accountant

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Red Flag Rules have been revised to exclude certain professionals prior to the latest enforcement deadline of December 31, 2010. Specifically, President Obama signed into law on December 18, 2010, the…

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Union-side Labor and ERISA Law

Covers legal issues pertinent to the representation of labor unions and multi-employer benefit trust funds. By the Urban Law Firm.

http://unionanderisalaw.com/

Jun 25
New 401(k) Regulations May Have An Important and Costly Impact on Employers and Plan Sponsor

New 401(k) Regulations May Have An Important and Costly Impact on Employers and Plan Sponsor

In recent months, numerous articles have been written regarding the Department of Labor’s new disclosure rules for 401(k) plans. The new fee disclosure rules are very important to participants in 401(k) plans because for the first time…
Apr 23
California Supreme Court Clarifies Meal Periods for Employee

California Supreme Court Clarifies Meal Periods for Employee

Recently, the California Supreme Court provided some clarification regarding meal periods for California employees. The Court was tasked with interpreting California Labor Code Section 512 and Wage Order No. 5. In Brinker Restaurant Corp.…
Apr 23
California Supreme Court Clarifies Meal Periods for Employee

California Supreme Court Clarifies Meal Periods for Employee

Recently, the California Supreme Court provided some clarification regarding meal periods for California employees. The Court was tasked with interpreting California Labor Code Section 512 and Wage Order No. 5. In Brinker Restaurant Corp.…

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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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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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Los Angeles Employment Lawyers…

Los Angeles Employment Lawyers Blog

Covers discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment and retaliation. By Kelley • Semmel LLP.

http://www.losangelesemploymentlawyersblog.com/

May 19
Unemployment Benefits, Severance and Settlement Agreement

Unemployment Benefits, Severance and Settlement Agreement

Many people ask about what a severance agreement or settlement of an employment dispute will mean for their unemployment benefits. These are good questions, since failing to address them can result in nasty surprises from the California…
Apr 26
Court of Appeal Says Disabled Workers Should be Judged on Light Duty Position if Available

Court of Appeal Says Disabled Workers Should be Judged on Light Duty Position if Available

In Cuiellette v City of Los Angeles,the California Court of Appeal strengthened the right of disabled individuals to return to work after an injury or illness. The Court ruled that the disabled employee had to prove merely that he was…
Mar 16
If the Company Says Your E-Mail Is Not Private -- Believe It

If the Company Says Your E-Mail Is Not Private -- Believe It

Read and heed the warnings in your company's Electronic Media Policy. These policies state that use of company issued computers is not private, and reserve the right to the employer to monitor such use. Employees must take these policies…

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Update on Employment Law

By Jennifer Weil.

http://attorneyweil.wordpress.com

May 13
Leaving work for medical reasons? Document, document, document…

Leaving work for medical reasons? Document, document, document…

Image via Wikipedia Can you qualify for unemployment benefits if you leave work for health or medical reasons? Yes, under certain circumstances. In a recent case, a 37-year Verizon employee tried to do just that, but the Superior Court…
Apr 2
Immigrant without valid work permit cannot collect unemployment

Immigrant without valid work permit cannot collect unemployment

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Mar 6
Furniture retailer not truckers exempt from overtime law, NJ court say

Furniture retailer not truckers exempt from overtime law, NJ court say

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California Employment Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.californiaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 15
California Sex Harassment, Abuse, Alleged by College Student

California Sex Harassment, Abuse, Alleged by College Student

A student at a northern California university has alleged that a professor sexually harassed and assaulted her after she confronted him about a bad grade. He reportedly admitted to inappropriate actions during the encounter, according to a…
May 10
Newport Beach Sexual Harassment Claim Lodged Against Chief

Newport Beach Sexual Harassment Claim Lodged Against Chief

A former dispatcher for the Newport Beach Police Department has filed suit against the chief, as well as the department, claiming sexual harassment, sexual discrimination and wrongful termination. Newport Beach Sexual Harassment Lawyer…
May 3
California Immigrant Worker Bills Clear Senate Committee

California Immigrant Worker Bills Clear Senate Committee

Two measures intended to protect California's migrant workers from exploitation - including sexual harassment - have cleared the state's Senate Judiciary Committee. Orange County Sexual Harassment Lawyer Houman Fakhimi hopes that these…

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Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagosmallbusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 9
Contracts are everywhere!

Contracts are everywhere!

By Poonam K. Lakhani When you begin a small business, you will be inundated with contracts. You will likely have contracts related to all aspects of your business, everything from your lease, agreements with vendors, to even agreements with…
Apr 25
That uncomfortable conversation...

That uncomfortable conversation...

By: Poonam K. Lakhani So you have an employee whose performance is just not up to par anymore. What do you do? Disciplining an employee can be just as stressful for a business owner, as it is for the employee. Not only do you want to be…
Apr 23
Top 10 Tips for Launching a Business in Illinois - Tip 6: Don't Hire Employees Until You are Prepared to Hire Employee

Top 10 Tips for Launching a Business in Illinois - Tip 6: Don't Hire Employees Until You are Prepared to Hire Employee

The caption may sound a bit obvious. Clearly you do not plan to hire employees until you really need to hire employees. However, there is more to this issue than what immediately may come to mind. Employees are a large expense, and most…

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Jottings By An Employer's Lawyer

Covers employment law cases. By Michael Fox.

http://employerslawyer.blogspot.com/

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

Another Bad Day in the DC Circuit for the NLRB

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

The Next Protected Class - Ex-con

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

A Ground Floor Opportunity? Litigation Finance

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

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Michigan Employment Law Advisor

Covers employment discrimination, hiring, terminations and technology issues. By Jason Shinn.

http://www.michiganemploymentlawadvisor.com

May 7
Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Heightened Standard in Whistleblower Protection Claim

Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Heightened Standard in Whistleblower Protection Claim

Back on March 21, 2013, this blog critically discussed a Michigan Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) claim, Furhr v Trinity Health Corp., (2013), where the Court of Appeals reversed a jury verdict in favor of a former employee who had…
Apr 29
Are Inconsistent Performance Reviews and Inefficient Termination Process Putting Your Company at Risk?

Are Inconsistent Performance Reviews and Inefficient Termination Process Putting Your Company at Risk?

In a rare decision favorable to Michigan whistlblower plaintiffs, the Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to dismiss a whistleblower case against an employer. But the real lesson that employers and their HR professionals should…
Apr 11
Proposed Michigan Bill to Prohibit Pay Discrimination - A Problem that Continue

Proposed Michigan Bill to Prohibit Pay Discrimination - A Problem that Continue

A proposed amendment to Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act was introduced this week. The primary sponsor for this bill is State Representative Gretchen Driskell. This amendment is part of a package of bills intended to…

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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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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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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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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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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…

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Washington Public Sector Labor…

Washington Public Sector Labor Negotiations Blog

Covers Washington State public sector collective bargaining. By Cline & Associates.

http://www.washingtonpublicsectorlabornegotiationsblog.com/

Apr 19
Wage Series Part 10: A Review of Recession Era Interest Arbitration Awards — 2008-2013

Wage Series Part 10: A Review of Recession Era Interest Arbitration Awards — 2008-2013

By Jim Cline and Kate Kremer As part of our spring 2013 wage series, it seemed important to interject a discussion about how arbitrators have ruled in the recent economic climate. I recently spoke on many of the same points at…
Apr 16
Jump in Seattle Area Home Prices Indicate Signs of Rebounding Local Economy

Jump in Seattle Area Home Prices Indicate Signs of Rebounding Local Economy

By Jim Cline The just-released home sales data indicates some continued improvement in the local housing market. This is also a good sign of a broader recovery not only of the Seattle area economy, but possibly a statewide…
Apr 16
Wage Series Part 9: Does Geographic Location Matter?

Wage Series Part 9: Does Geographic Location Matter?

By Jim Cline and Kate Kremer In the previous two articles in this wage series, we discussed the extent to which population and assessed valuation correlated with wage rankings. In this article, we discuss geographic location and the…

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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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Thoits Law Blog

Discusses important legal developments in the areas of business, employment, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and estate planning. By Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean.

http://www.thoitslaw.com/blog/

Apr 8
You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

...a relatively small investment of time spent on the fundamentals can yield significant dividends in the future – and help to avoid much distress. And, the first fundamental, particularly for founders who do not anticipate seeking venture…
Apr 8
Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

Anyone who holds restricted stock of a non-public company, such as Twitter, Box, or Palantir among others, probably has discovered it is possible to find buyers for their stock by contacting Second Market or Shares Post or other…
Feb 22
California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

The court stated that this was a "case of first impression" and posed the issue as "whether an employee who has exhausted all permissible leave available under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)...may nevertheless state…

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Washington Workplace Law Blog

Covers employment law, and wage and hour regulations. By Foster Pepper PLLC.

http://www.washingtonworkplacelaw.com/

Apr 5
Happy Birthday FMLA! Lots of Presents for Employer

Happy Birthday FMLA! Lots of Presents for Employer

Has it really been 20 years since President Clinton signed the law establishing the federal right to leaves of absence for many who work for larger employers? While many employees have appreciated the benefits of job-protected time away from…
Feb 26
Breakfast Briefing Wage and Hour Materials Now Available

Breakfast Briefing Wage and Hour Materials Now Available

On February 12, attorneys from the Foster Pepper Employment and Labor Relations Group presented “Wage and Hour Compliance: Beyond the Basics” to guests in our Seattle offices and via webinar to others across the state and beyond.…
Jan 15
Register Now: Breakfast Briefing on Wage & Hour Compliance - Beyond The Basics (Part I)

Register Now: Breakfast Briefing on Wage & Hour Compliance - Beyond The Basics (Part I)

Join Foster Pepper attorneys in person or, if outside the Seattle area, via webinar, for a complimentary breakfast briefing on February 13, 2013. Designed for experienced human resources, management, payroll and legal professionals, this…

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NJ Labor & Employment Law

Covers various employment and labor law topics, including employment discrimination, ADA, CEPA, and FMLA. By Jay S. Becker and Joseph C. DeBlasio.

http://www.njlaborandemploymentlaw.com

Apr 3
New Jersey “Facebook Bill” Update

New Jersey “Facebook Bill” Update

On March 21, the New Jersey General Assembly granted final legislative approval for bill A2878/S1915, commonly referred to as the “Facebook Bill”. If it becomes law, the Facebook Bill will prohibit employers from asking…
Mar 11
NJ Company to Pay Over 3 Million Dollars For Wage & Hour Violation

NJ Company to Pay Over 3 Million Dollars For Wage & Hour Violation

Daniyal Enterprises LLC, the owner of 72 gas stations in New Jersey, recently entered into a settlement with the United States Department of Labor (”DOL”) wherein it agreed to pay almost 3.1 million dollars in overtime back wages…
Mar 11
NJ Company to Pay Over 3 Million Dollars For Wage & Hour Violation

NJ Company to Pay Over 3 Million Dollars For Wage & Hour Violation

Daniyal Enterprises LLC, the owner of 72 gas stations in New Jersey, recently entered into a settlement with the United States Department of Labor (”DOL”) wherein it agreed to pay almost 3.1 million dollars in overtime back wages…

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Covers labor and employment topics, including ADA, ADEA, Arizona legal news, Defamation, FLSA, FMLA, GINA, Noncompetes, Privacy, RIFs, Section 1981, Social Media, Title VII and USERRA. By Ashley Kasarjian.

http://employmentandthelaw.com/

Apr 1
Family and Medical Leave Act Amendments May Impact Company Policie

Family and Medical Leave Act Amendments May Impact Company Policie

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies have been the subject of many changes over the past several years. The FMLA entitles an eligible employee to take up to 12 weeks (and in some situations 26 weeks) of unpaid leave … Continue…
Mar 27
Update on DOMA Oral Argument

Update on DOMA Oral Argument

The oral arguments for Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) were today. DOMA prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriage, and this case has been closely watched due to the impact it will have throughout the…
Mar 12
Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee, 2013 Midwinter Meeting

Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee, 2013 Midwinter Meeting

I attended the the American Bar Association Midwinter Meeting in Laguna Beach, California sponsored by the Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee. It was my first time attending this conference, and it was well worth it. We had a packed…

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