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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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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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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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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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Aaron Morris' Business Law Alert

Provides information and insight for businesses.

http://www.businesslawalert.com/

Aug 21
Simple Legal Concept Eludes Many Attorney

Simple Legal Concept Eludes Many Attorney

The case of former Desperate Housewife, Nicolette Sheridan, illustrates a simple legal concept that escapes many attorneys and their clients. Your case has to make sense.
Aug 21
Simple Legal Concept Alludes Many Attorney

Simple Legal Concept Alludes Many Attorney

The case of former Desperate Housewife, Nicolette Sheridan, illustrates a simple legal concept that escapes many attorneys and their clients. Your case has to make sense.
Apr 30
You Are Not Without Remedies if Someone Defames Your Busine

You Are Not Without Remedies if Someone Defames Your Busine

I believe in freedom of speech. I fight for freedom of speech. I feel that I must tell you that up front because every time I report a victory in court on a defamation action, I inevitably get some push back, as though I am preventing someone…

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Los Angeles Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers disability and medical discrimination, employment claims, workplace discrimination, and workplace harassment. By the Law Offices of David H. Greenberg.

http://www.losangelesemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Mar 21
How To Ace An Interview With What You Don’t Say

How To Ace An Interview With What You Don’t Say

It can feel like you’re being interrogated- your sat on a chair in front of one, or a row of people, who will give you question after question, judge your answers and make little notes while you talk. It’s a universal fact of life- nobody…
Aug 20
Are women drivers better or worse than male drivers?

Are women drivers better or worse than male drivers?

The battle of the sexes is an age old argument, but perhaps no issue gets either side more fired up than the question “Are women worse drivers than men?” Women have gotten an unfair rap of being poor drivers, but who is it that is…
Aug 2
7 Things You Should Look for Before Engaging a Lawyer

7 Things You Should Look for Before Engaging a Lawyer

When it comes to finding the proper lawyer to fight your case, time might not be on your side. However it’s essential that you do take some time out to choose the right attorney and don’t be pushed into making any hasty choices. So how do…

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Resources for Humans

Book reviews for HR and business professionals

http://employmentlawpost.com/resources

Oct 17
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates U

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates U

What really motivates people at work? Is it money? Is it recognition? Not according to Daniel Pink.
Oct 17
Hot List: Wall Street Journal’s Bestselling Hardcover Business Book

Hot List: Wall Street Journal’s Bestselling Hardcover Business Book

The following is a list of the bestselling hardcover business books as ranked by the Wall Street Journal with data from Nielsen BookScan.
Oct 3
Hot List: Bestselling “Organizational Behavior” Books on Amazon.com

Hot List: Bestselling “Organizational Behavior” Books on Amazon.com

Amazon.com updates its list of the bestselling books every hour. Here is a snapshot of what is hot right now, October 3, in the “Organizational Behavior” section of the “Business and Investing” category.

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The Federal FMLA Blog

Covers Family and Medical Leave Act developments affecting the federal sector. By Carl Bosland.

http://federalfmla.typepad.com/federal_fmla_blog/

Jan 7
"Heads-Up" that Employee "Might" Need FMLA Leave Insufficient to Invoke FMLA Protection

"Heads-Up" that Employee "Might" Need FMLA Leave Insufficient to Invoke FMLA Protection

Upon learning that his wife was pregnancy and due in early 2008, Chad Wilson told his supervisor that he might need to take leave to care for his newborn if his mother-in-law was unavailable. Wilson was subsequently terminated for…
Nov 29
OPM Issues Proposed Qualifying Exigency Military Family Leave Regulation

OPM Issues Proposed Qualifying Exigency Military Family Leave Regulation

On November 19, 2010, the US OPM published proposed regulations governing qualifying exigency military family leave (QE leave). SEe 75 FR 70845-70850 (Nov.
Oct 8
OPM Advises Agencies to Use Revised DOL Medical Certification Forms: Proceed with Caution!

OPM Advises Agencies to Use Revised DOL Medical Certification Forms: Proceed with Caution!

On September 16, 2010, OPM announced that it was encouraging federal agencies to use the new DOL medical certification forms WH-380E (for the employee's own serious health condition) and WH-380F (for the serious health condition of covered…

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Winning Through Employee…

Winning Through Employee Communications

Covers labor and employment law issues. By Walter Orechwa.

http://www.projectionsblog.com/

Jul 29
We Have Moved

We Have Moved

The Projections Blog can now be found at http://projectionsinc.com/blog. Please update your bookmarks and any links as we make the transition.
Jul 9
An EFCA Revival?

An EFCA Revival?

There are a couple interesting stories from the past week where supporters of the Employee Free Choice Act make it known that the legislation will not go down without a fight.In commemorating the 75th anniversary of the passage of the…
Jul 8
Looking At The New Union Election Statistic

Looking At The New Union Election Statistic

About a week ago, the Bureau of Labor Statics released the latest numbers on union elections, along with a 13 year trend. Here are the numbers for 2009: there were 1,304 elections for union representation held with the union winning 864 of…

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New Jersey Labor and Employment…

New Jersey Labor and Employment Law

Covers legal issues and recent developments affecting New Jersey employers and employees. By Mark D. Lurie.

http://www.lurielawfirm.com/njemploymentblog

Apr 12
Employer May Have Duty to Re-Arrange Shifts for Employee Unable to Commute Due to Partial Blindne

Employer May Have Duty to Re-Arrange Shifts for Employee Unable to Commute Due to Partial Blindne

On April 8, 2010, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that an employer may have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to accommodate an employee’s request to change her shift, claiming that her partial…
Apr 8
Federal Government Fines NJ Transit $569,000 for OSHA-Related Retaliation

Federal Government Fines NJ Transit $569,000 for OSHA-Related Retaliation

On Tuesday, April 6, 2010, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) imposed a $569,000 penalty on NJ Transit for retaliating against an employee who reported a work-related injury, according to the New Jersey Law…
Apr 5
Employee Not Entitled to Unemployment for Gross Misconduct, Even If Following Order

Employee Not Entitled to Unemployment for Gross Misconduct, Even If Following Order

According to a recent unpublished Appellate Division decision, an employee is not entitled to unemployment benefits where she engaged in gross misconduct, even if she did so at the direction of her employer.

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Civil Justice Law Blog

Provides news and commentary daily on the civil justice system in the U.S., focusing mainly on mass torts, employment discrimination, and injury law. By Morelli Ratner PC.

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

May 21
Toxic Mold Litigation in New York

Toxic Mold Litigation in New York

Toxic mold is a serious threat to home and building occupants. As the science behind toxic mold exposure and injuries has become more advanced, New York Courts have taken…
Jan 25
Lawsuit Filed Against Mustapha Ouanes and Saudi Prince Adbulaziz Bin Fahd for Rape and Assault

Lawsuit Filed Against Mustapha Ouanes and Saudi Prince Adbulaziz Bin Fahd for Rape and Assault

Morelli Alters Ratner today filed a lawsuit against HRH PRINCE ABDULAZIZ BIN FAHD ALSAUD, SAUDI OGER LTD (d/b/a HARARI INTERESTS, and MUSTAPHA OUANES for the assault and rape of plaintiff Jane Doe.read more
Jan 17
Morelli Alters Ratner Files Class Action Complaint Against Red Bull

Morelli Alters Ratner Files Class Action Complaint Against Red Bull

Yesterday, Morelli Alters Ratner filed a complaint in federal district court against Red Bull on behalf of named plaintiff Benjamin Careathers and a class of similarly situated others. Thomson Reuters reports: read more

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Employers' Lawyers

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

http://www.employerslawyersblog.com/

May 20
Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner

Colorado Expands FMLA Coverage to Civil Union and Domestic Partner

By Alyssa Yatsko Under the newly passed Family Care Act (House Bill 13-1222), Colorado employers must extend leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit eligible employees to care for their civil union partner or…
May 15
Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

Colorado Prohibits Employer Access to Social Media Account

By Alyssa Yatsko Under a new bill recently signed into law by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, employers are prohibited from requiring access to an applicant’s or employee’s personal social media account. Violations could result in…
May 14
D.C. Circuit Court Tears Down NLRB Poster Rule

D.C. Circuit Court Tears Down NLRB Poster Rule

By Brad Williams The writing’s still not on the wall. On May 7, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) controversial poster rule requiring 6 million…

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Washgington Labor and Employment…

Washgington Labor and Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.washingtonlaborandemploymentblog.com/

May 17
Hearing Examiner Finds That Employer Must Bargain Over Increased Workload Caused by Layoff

Hearing Examiner Finds That Employer Must Bargain Over Increased Workload Caused by Layoff

By Therese Norton PERC Hearing Examiner Robin A. Romeo partially upheld an unfair labor practice complaint filed by the Public School Employees of Washington on behalf of a group of custodial employees employed by Washington State…
May 10
Commission Affirms Examiner Finding of Discrimination and Interference by SNOCOM 911 Dispatch Center

Commission Affirms Examiner Finding of Discrimination and Interference by SNOCOM 911 Dispatch Center

By Christopher Casillas The three-member Commission, hearing an appeal in a complex case involving numerous allegations of discrimination and interference involving the SNOCOM 911 Regional Dispatch Center, recently affirmed a decision issued…
Apr 26
PERC Finds that Unilateral Implementation Following Negotiation with a Fixed Outcome is an Unfair Labor Practice

PERC Finds that Unilateral Implementation Following Negotiation with a Fixed Outcome is an Unfair Labor Practice

By Therese Norton In Yakima Valley Community College,11326-A (PECB, 2013), the Commission found that the employer breached its good faith bargaining obligation when it unilaterally implemented its proposal, after it approached bargaining with…

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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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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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Minnesota Labor & Employment Law…

Minnesota Labor & Employment Law Blog

Provides legal news for Minnesota employers. By Abrams & Schmidt.

http://www.minnesotalaboremploymentlawblog.com/

May 10
SUBWAY Restaurants Pay Right!

SUBWAY Restaurants Pay Right!

SUBWAY Restaurants “Eat Fresh!” slogan may need to be changed to “Pay Right.” This week the U.S. DOL - Wage and Hour Division announced it is partnering with the national SUBWAY headquarters for the purpose of…
May 8
Video Interview: What Employers Can Learn from Ann Curry's Departure from The Today Show

Video Interview: What Employers Can Learn from Ann Curry's Departure from The Today Show

Following up on my recent post on the issue of workplace blogging, I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O'Keefe of LXBN TV regarding Ann Curry's departure from The Today Show. In the interview, I explain the hostile environment she…
May 6
Bullying in the Workplace: All Eyes on NBC

Bullying in the Workplace: All Eyes on NBC

The media storm continues about the bullying suffered by former NBC Today show host, Ann Curry, at the hands of fellow co-workers and producers of the morning television show. It sounds as if there was a conspiracy to oust her, or in the…

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HR Defense Blog

Covers developments in labor & employment law. By Akerman Senterfitt LLP.

http://www.akerman.com/Blogs/hrdefense/

May 10
"My Prior Complaint Was One of the Reasons for the Adverse Employment Action": Mixed Motive Theories for Retaliation Claims Under Title VII

"My Prior Complaint Was One of the Reasons for the Adverse Employment Action": Mixed Motive Theories for Retaliation Claims Under Title VII

POSTED BY NEFERTARI RIGSBY ON MAY 10, 2013 Recently, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar, which addresses the causation standard for retaliation claims under Title VII.…
Apr 29
Florida's Unemployment Process Violates The ADA - Warning For Employer

Florida's Unemployment Process Violates The ADA - Warning For Employer

POSTED BY SCOTT T. SILVERMAN ON MAY 1, 2013 Florida's requirement that applicants for unemployment insurance apply over the Internet and take an online skills test discriminated against the disabled, because they could not easily…
Apr 26
NLRB General Counsel Suggests Language That Complies With Banner Health

NLRB General Counsel Suggests Language That Complies With Banner Health

POSTED BY SCOTT T. SILVERMAN ON APRIL 29, 2013 In a memorandum dated January 29, 2013, but made public on April 16, 2013, the NLRB's Office of General Counsel, while confirming that an employer's blanket confidentiality rule, which…

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The New Jersey Employment Law Firm…

The New Jersey Employment Law Firm Blog

Covers employment discrimination and harassment laws. By Resnick Law Group, P.C.

http://www.thenjemploymentlawfirmblog.com/

May 9
Unpaid Intern Lawsuits Seek to Enforce Wage and Hour Law

Unpaid Intern Lawsuits Seek to Enforce Wage and Hour Law

Internships are often a good way for college students and others to gain experience in a field, such as film or journalism, in the hopes of getting a full-time job after graduation. Some of these internships include a salary, stipend, or…
Apr 30
NYPD Takes a Stand on Hair Color Discrimination, but What Does the Law Say?

NYPD Takes a Stand on Hair Color Discrimination, but What Does the Law Say?

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) issued an anti-bias message alert that warned sergeants and lieutenants about harassment or discrimination against red-haired officers. The story, reported in the New York Post, has met with mostly…
Apr 26
Fashion Models Sue Former Employer for Likeness Rights, Unjust Enrichment

Fashion Models Sue Former Employer for Likeness Rights, Unjust Enrichment

A former fashion model has filed suit against a major designer for alleged misappropriation of his likeness, claiming that it reused photographs taken of him more than a decade ago without his consent. Hamideh v. Dolce & Gabbana S.r.L.,…

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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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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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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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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 Employment and HR Law…

California Employment and HR Law Blog

Covers employment and HR law. By Micah K. Nilsson.

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

Apr 22
New Regulations and Court Decisions Spotlight The Interactive Proce

New Regulations and Court Decisions Spotlight The Interactive Proce

Determining whether an employee’s physical or mental impairment should be considered a “disability” under the law has always been challenging for employers. Recently amended California regulations establish that…
Apr 4
Time Clock Practices – Rounding Up or Down of Time Worked

Time Clock Practices – Rounding Up or Down of Time Worked

“To round or not to round?” That is a question asked by many employers when trying to decide how best to structure their payroll policies and practices. In an attempt to simplify the way time worked is reported and paid, and in…
Mar 12
The U.S. Department of Labor Publishes New Regulations for FMLA Military Caregiver Leave and Qualifying Exigency Leave

The U.S. Department of Labor Publishes New Regulations for FMLA Military Caregiver Leave and Qualifying Exigency Leave

On February 6, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published final regulations related to the Military Family Leave components of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA applies to employers with 50 or more employees and…

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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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CA Employee Rights Blog

Explains key employment laws that every employee in California should know. By Branigan Robertson.

http://caemployeerights.com/

Apr 10
Harris v. Bingham McCutchen – Victory on Arbitration Issue

Harris v. Bingham McCutchen – Victory on Arbitration Issue

Earlier this month, the California Court of Appeal denied mega law firm Bingham McCutchen’s attempt to have a wrongful termination lawsuit (filed against them by a former associate, Hartwell Harris) thrown out of court and into binding…
Mar 18
Dealing with the Effects of Sexual Harassment

Dealing with the Effects of Sexual Harassment

Employment Law Attorney – What are the effects of sexual harassment? How can a victim of sex harassment deal with such effects? Many people (some lawyers included) don’t think that sexual harassment is a big deal. However,…
Mar 11
Do California’s Court Closures Affect Employee Lawsuits?

Do California’s Court Closures Affect Employee Lawsuits?

Employment Attorney – During the last five years, California’s courts have lost 65% of their general funding. Many courts in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Bernardino have closed. Hours have been cut, and court fees have…

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Sacramento Sexual Harassment…

Sacramento Sexual Harassment Lawyer Blog

Covers case analysis on California sexual harassment and employment law issues. Published by Moseley Collins.

http://www.sacramentosexualharassmentlawyerblog.com/

Apr 4
A Deeper View on Sexual Harassment and the Importance of Finding Legal Representation

A Deeper View on Sexual Harassment and the Importance of Finding Legal Representation

In the States, more than 15,000 sexual harassment cases are registered with EEOC, which is short for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on an annual basis. The laws formulated by EEOC relate to employment agencies, labor institutions and…
Mar 22
Choosing a Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Choosing a Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Do you want to file a case against your colleague who tried to harass you sexually? If so, you should consult a good sexual harassment lawyer in California. But your first step should be to consult the human resource department of the company…
Mar 15
Personal Injury Lawyers in Sacramento, CA - A Guide To General and Special Damage

Personal Injury Lawyers in Sacramento, CA - A Guide To General and Special Damage

It hurts when you sustain an injury due to another person’s negligence. People sustain personal injuries due to various reasons and at any time in their lives. However, the most common sorts of personal injuries are auto and motorcycle…

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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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Tampa Bay Employment Law

Covers labor and employment law developments in the Tampa Bay area and across the State of Florida. By Kwall, Showers & Barack, P.A.

http://tampabayemploymentlaw.com

Mar 29
Attorney Ryan Barack Interviewed in Universal Health Care Case

Attorney Ryan Barack Interviewed in Universal Health Care Case

On March 29, 2013, Fox 13 ran a story on the shutdown and how it will affect the workers. Attorney Ryan Barack was interviewed. Watch the story and read the accompanying article here.
Mar 29
WARN Act Case Filed against Universal Health Care

WARN Act Case Filed against Universal Health Care

This week, Universal Health Care in St. Petersburg, Florida laid off approximately 700 employees without notice. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (WARN Act) requires that a company provide at least 60 days’ notice to…
Feb 25
Class Certified in Collective Action Seeking Pay for Student-Interns at Collier Anesthesia

Class Certified in Collective Action Seeking Pay for Student-Interns at Collier Anesthesia

On February 21, 2013, a federal court in Ft. Myers conditionally certified a class of student-interns from Wolford College in a collective action seeking pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) for work performed at…

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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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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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Kansas City Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers overtime, minimum wage and the Fair Labor Standards Act, By Brady & Associates

http://www.kansascityemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Mar 21
"Tip Pooling" Leads To Lawsuit Against Famous Steak House

"Tip Pooling" Leads To Lawsuit Against Famous Steak House

Four former waiters with the famous Peter Luger Steak House in Great Neck, New York are suing the company, claiming the restaurant failed to pay them overtime and minimum wage for work done as far back as 2007. The lawsuit, which was filed…
Feb 28
Lady Gaga And The Fair Labor Standards Act

Lady Gaga And The Fair Labor Standards Act

A former personal assistant of Lady Gaga recently filed a lawsuit against the entertainer and her touring company claiming she was denied hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).…
Feb 22
Case Against Fox Could Spell Big Changes For Internship Programs Across The Country

Case Against Fox Could Spell Big Changes For Internship Programs Across The Country

A potentially game changing case is making its way towards a conclusion in California and it could have a serious impact on how internship programs across the country are managed. The case was launched back in September of 2011 by two…

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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…

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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…

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Understanding Your Rights

By the Law Offices of Maya Risman, P.C. Focuses on employment issues in New York.

http://www.risman-law.com/blog/

Mar 13
Discriminatory Harassment at Work in New York City, What Can I do?

Discriminatory Harassment at Work in New York City, What Can I do?

Targeted discriminatory harassment occurs every day in New York City, regardless of the type and size of workplace. It can happen at a mammoth Fortune 500 company on Wall Street or even a small business specializing in graphic design in…
Mar 1
New York State Seeks to Expand LGBT Right

New York State Seeks to Expand LGBT Right

One could easily assume that New York State and New York City share identical laws giving equal protections for victims of workplace discrimination, with employees failing under a myriad of protected classifications. Unfortunately,…
Feb 12
FMLA Makes Great New Leap for Care of Adult Children

FMLA Makes Great New Leap for Care of Adult Children

In a progressive step in the right direction, the Department of Labor (DOL) recently expanded the definition of “son or daughter” to now allow an eligible employee to take medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act…

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Employment Law Blog: Noteworthy…

Employment Law Blog: Noteworthy Developments in Labor and Employment Law for Employees and Employers

Covers employment discrimination, FMLA, public records, retaliation, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. By Hill Wallack LLP.

http://www.hillwallack.com/weblogs/pa-nj-employmentlaw/

Mar 8
Appellate Division Holds that School District’s Interests Outweigh Teacher’s Right to Make Public Comments on Social Media

Appellate Division Holds that School District’s Interests Outweigh Teacher’s Right to Make Public Comments on Social Media

By: Christy Saveriano, Esq. http://www.hillwallack.com/web-content/attorneys/attorney_bios_saveriano.html csaveriano@hillwallack.com...
Jan 27
AN EMPLOYER’S EXPENSIVE LESSON IN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

AN EMPLOYER’S EXPENSIVE LESSON IN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

By: Susan L. Swatski, Esq. (sswatski@hillwallack.com / link to bio) Although the case this entry addresses comes to us from the U.S. District Court of South Dakota, it holds a valuable lesson for all employers - what an employer may...
Jan 2
NLRB: Discharging Non-Union Employee’s for Facebook Posts Violated NLRA

NLRB: Discharging Non-Union Employee’s for Facebook Posts Violated NLRA

By: Susan L. Swatski, Esq. (sswatski@hillwallack.com / link to bio) In Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc., 359 NLRB No. 37 (Dec. 14, 2012), the NLRB released its first decision to examine protected, concerted activity involving Facebook. By a…

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Tom Appeals

Provides news and observations about employment law.. By Thomas Young.

http://www.tomappeals.com/blog

Mar 7
Florida Supreme Court: Economic Loss Rule Applies Only in Products Liability Case

Florida Supreme Court: Economic Loss Rule Applies Only in Products Liability Case

One year ago this month, my article titled Ruminations on the Relationship Between the Economic Loss Rule and Claims for Breach of Fiduciary Duty appeared in The Florida Bar Journal. The article discussed conflicting decisions among the…
Jan 31
New Lawyer Advertising Rules Adopted

New Lawyer Advertising Rules Adopted

Today, the Supreme Court of Florida released the long-anticipated decision on The Florida Bar’s proposed advertising rules. If you have not read the court’s opinion, you should. You’ll find it HERE. Justices Pariente and…
Jan 17
Overhaul of FRS Deemed Consitutional

Overhaul of FRS Deemed Consitutional

Today, the Supreme Court of Florida overturned a trial court order that had declared a 2011 law overhauling the Florida Retirement System (FRS) unconstitutional. By a margin of 4 to 3, the supreme court ruled that the Florida Legislature had…

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Employment Law Essentials UK

Reports breaking news and the latest laws and cases and explains what they mean for small and medium sized organisations in the UK. By Carolyn Mumby.

http://elemembers.wordpress.com/

Feb 25
Four cases brought by practising Christian

Four cases brought by practising Christian

The European Court of Human Rights has given judgment in four cases brought by practising Christians who argued that UK law had failed to protect their right to manifest their religion at work. Ms Eweida worked for British Airways as a member…
Dec 5
Definition of disability is considered by the EAT

Definition of disability is considered by the EAT

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that a life-long condition that makes a person more prone to infections may not amount to a disability. The individual, in this case, had been diagnosed with Selective IgA Deficiency, a life-long…
Nov 28
Employee was unfairly dismissed despite breach of safety rule

Employee was unfairly dismissed despite breach of safety rule

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld an employment tribunal’s decision that a dismissal for misconduct in failing to observe safety rules was unfair. The employee, in this case, had been employed as a track worker for 23 years when he…

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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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Quintilone & Associates Blog

Discusses the defense and prosecution of California federal and state lawsuits alleging discrimination, retaliation and harassment, including class action lawsuits.

http://quintilonelaw.net/blog

Feb 7
Harris v. Santa Monica – California Supreme Court Rules on a FEHA Mixed Motive Instruction

Harris v. Santa Monica – California Supreme Court Rules on a FEHA Mixed Motive Instruction

California Supreme Court Rules No Damages for Plaintiff but Allows Fees and Costs on a FEHA Mixed Motive Instruction A bus driver alleged that she was fired by the City of Santa Monica (the City) because of her pregnancy in…
Feb 5
California Drivers Have Problems in the Rain

California Drivers Have Problems in the Rain

Given the fact my teenage daughter is about to start driving I thought this rainy morning would be a good time to post about auto accidents in Southern California and what you can do to protect yourself. Growing up in Virginia Beach, Virginia…
Jan 3
Doctor in Bumper Car Assumes Risk of Injury – Amusement Park Not Liable

Doctor in Bumper Car Assumes Risk of Injury – Amusement Park Not Liable

Expanding the assumption of risk doctrine in favor of the amusement park industry, the California Supreme Court ruled that a physician who broke her wrist riding a bumper car at Great America cannot sue the park. The plaintiff should have…

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Wisconsin-Consumer Blog

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

http://wisconsin-consumer.com/

Feb 6
How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Wisconsin Law

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

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

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

If you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, you have the right to place a fraud alert on your consumer files with the 3 national consumer credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. This makes it harder for ……
Oct 29
Getting Fired for Taking Time Off to Vote in Wisconsin

Getting Fired for Taking Time Off to Vote in Wisconsin

Can I take time off from work at my job to vote in Wisconsin without getting fired? Do you know the answer to that question? Take a look at our article, Time to Vote, Your Job and Your Rights in … Continue reading →The post…

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Jones & Jones Blog

Covers personal injury trial law and labor and employment law .

http://www.joneslawyers.com/blog/

Feb 6
Accidents in the Workplace – Fall Protection

Accidents in the Workplace – Fall Protection

Falls account for over 1/3 of all construction accident deaths, and 1/3 of those are falls from roofs. Fall protection is part of an employer’s duty to provide employees a safe place to work. Fall protection is required by OSHA. 29 CFR…
Oct 8
Rare Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

Rare Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

Rare Fungal Meningitis Outbreak The meningitis among patients who received epidural steroid injections (medication injected into the spine).
Aug 3
Depuy Hip Implant Deadline Rapidly Approaching

Depuy Hip Implant Deadline Rapidly Approaching

Depuy Hip Implant Many patients receiving the DePuy metal-on-metal hip replacements have serious and life-threatening complications.

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Law Offices of Joseph C. Markowitz

Discusses civil procedure, trial practice, employment law and other issues.

http://www.jcmarkowitz.com/

Jan 24
More changes coming to state court

More changes coming to state court

The grand unwelcome budget-cutting experiment in which California courts are currently engaged may result in the undoing of reforms courts have developed over the past several decades to better manage their caseloads. Ideas that both the…
Jan 2
Anatomy of a negotiation

Anatomy of a negotiation

The "fiscal cliff" negotiations of the last couple of months present an interesting case study showing the stages of negotiation usually necessary to make a deal. Congress set the process in motion more than a year ago with a budget agreement…
Dec 19
Planned Early Negotiation

Planned Early Negotiation

Abraham Lincoln, who was a famous trial lawyer before he became a famous president, is supposed to have said: Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity…

Rank this Week: 4694

Strategic HR Lawyer

Covers compensation and benefits, corporate governance, employee and labor relations, employment law, HR strategy, performance management, and workplace investigations. By EP Advisors.

http://www.strategichrlawyer.com/

Dec 6
Workplace Investigation Tip: Other Evidence to Consider

Workplace Investigation Tip: Other Evidence to Consider

The success or failure of any investigation often can hinge on additional evidence that you consider to fail to consider. Make sure you always have copies of relevant organization policies readily available for quick reference, and be sure…
Nov 8
Workplace Investigation Tip: Considerations in Selecting an Investigator

Workplace Investigation Tip: Considerations in Selecting an Investigator

It is imperative that those responsible to selecting investigators consider the following: 1. Knowledge of the Industry - An effective investigator will have knowledge of the industry in question to the extent that such knowledge is relevant…
Oct 4
Workplace Investigation Tip: Outside Investigators are not Tainted by Internal Politic

Workplace Investigation Tip: Outside Investigators are not Tainted by Internal Politic

Considering the disruptive nature of investigations in the workplace, it is important to minimize the political backlash or upheaval that occurs as a result. Separate and apart from the issue of retaliation, the very fact that the…

Rank this Week: 3835

Human Resources News

Human Resources News provides the latest news on state and federal employment law and human resources

http://employmentlawpost.com/hrnews

Nov 28
New year brings changes to New Hampshire employer safety program

New year brings changes to New Hampshire employer safety program

by Jeanine Poole New Hampshire’s requirements for employer safety programs are changing. Passed in June, House Bill 1587 goes into effect on January 1, 2013. The new law provides:
Nov 26
IRS sets 2013 standard mileage rate

IRS sets 2013 standard mileage rate

The IRS has announced the 2013 standard mileage rate to use in computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business use. Employers often use the rate to determine how much they will pay employees for using their personal…
Nov 20
Healthcare reform provisions move forward: preexisting condition exclusion

Healthcare reform provisions move forward: preexisting condition exclusion

On November 20, the Obama administration announced it is moving forward with certain provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including banning insurance companies from discriminating against people with preexisting conditions. The…

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California Employment Attorney…

California Employment Attorney Blog

California labor law, employment policies and procedures, and workplace torts. Covers By Hamer Legal.

http://www.californiaemploymentattorneyblog.com/

Nov 28
California Employers Cannot Deny Family Medical Leave Based on Honest Belief That An Employee Worked Another Job During Leave

California Employers Cannot Deny Family Medical Leave Based on Honest Belief That An Employee Worked Another Job During Leave

Can an employer terminate an employee on medical leave, when the employer has reason to believe that the employee is secretly working at another job? A new California appellate case issued on November 14, 2012, Richey v. Auto Nation, Inc.,…
Nov 5
New California Employment Laws for 2013

New California Employment Laws for 2013

Several new laws apply to California employers in 2013. AB 1844: Social Media Prohibits employers from requiring or asking employees or applicants to: (1) disclose social media user names or passwords; (2) access social media in the…
Sep 25
Can vacation pay be less than an employee’s regular pay rate?

Can vacation pay be less than an employee’s regular pay rate?

The recent case of Bell v. H.F. Cox, Inc. addressed a number of key issues in wage and hour law, including the exemption to overtime requirements for interstate truckers. One issue of more general importance, however, was the Court’s…

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