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AALRR Labor & Employment Law Blog

AALRR Labor & Employment Law Blog

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

http://aalrremploymentlawblog.blogspot.com/
  • Oct 17

    AALRR Employment Law Blog Moves to New Site!

    AALRR Employment Law Blog Moves to New Site!
    Due largely to your support, we have out grown our current blog site and have created a new blog in connection with the release of our new firm website – www.aalrr.com. It is new, but the same great information is still available.
  • Oct 16

    NLRB Issues Series of Decisions Affecting Workplace Policie

    NLRB Issues Series of Decisions Affecting Workplace Policie
    By Ronald W. Novotny and Jonathan JudgeIn the past several months, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a series of decisions that could affect everyday policies that union and non-union employers maintain in the workplace. …
  • Sep 24

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

    AALRR Attorneys Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict On Claims Of Age Discrimination and Retaliation
    On August 31, 2012, AALRRattorneys Irma Rodriguez Moisa and Sharon J. Ormond obtained a unanimous jury defense verdict in favor of The Regents of the University of California after a 14-day jury trial.  The Plaintiff, James Friedman, was…
Rank this Week: 3019

Aaron Morris' Business Law Alert

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…
Rank this Week: 3704

Adjunct Law Prof Blog

Adjunct Law Prof Blog

Focuses on issues of interest to adjunct law professors, including labor law, employment law, employee benefits law and education law issues. By Adjunct Law Professor Mitchell H. Rubinstein.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/
  • May 21

    Supreme Court Takes Government Prayer Case

    Supreme Court Takes Government Prayer Case
    Thirty years ago in Marsh v. Chambers, 463 U.S. 783 (1983), the Supreme Court held in a divided opinion that opening legislative sessions with prayer did not violate the Establishment Clause. But can the government open such legislative…
  • May 20

    Former Chairman Liebman Supports Senate Action on NLRB Nominee

    Former Chairman Liebman Supports Senate Action on NLRB Nominee
    Former NLRB Chairman Liebman recently wrote an opt ed piece calling for the Senate to take action on the 5 nominees to the NLRB. That article can be found here. Chairman Liebman states in part: Mitchell H. Rubinstein
  • May 19

    Employers must use the revised federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) after May 7, 2013.

    Employers must use the revised federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) after May 7, 2013.
    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, advises employers that after May 7, 2013*only the newly revised federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9)** may be used New York State…
Rank this Week: 89

Alabama Employment Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3442

All in a Day's Work

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,…
Rank this Week: 3660

Arbitration Matters

Arbitration Matters

Covers recent developments in labor arbitration. By John H. Curley.

http://arbitrationmatters.blogspot.com/
  • May 19

    Termination of Union business agent for misuse of confidential information upheld

    Termination of Union business agent for misuse of confidential information upheld
    Grievant was employed by the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, the Union representing state employees, as a business agent. She was also a member of OPEIU Local 12, the Union representing the MAPE staff. OPEIU and MAPE were…
  • May 12

    NLRB Defers to Arbitrator's award despite limited remedy

    NLRB Defers to Arbitrator's award despite limited remedy
    NLRB Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon has announced his intent to ask the Board to revise its standards for deferring to arbitrators' awards in cases alleging unlawful discrimination because of an employee's union or other protected…
  • May 5

    Mayor improperly interfered with discipline of Fire Captain

    Mayor improperly interfered with discipline of Fire Captain
    Arbitrator Mark Lurie has issued a decision sustaining a grievance filed by a Fire Captain over his demotion to firefighter. Miami-Dade Fire Captain Brian Beckmann authored a Facebook post concerning the Trayvon Martin case. The post was…
Rank this Week: 910

Arkansas Employment Law

Arkansas Employment Law

Covers Title VII, wage and hour, and employment law in Arkansas. By Cox & Sterling.

http://www.aremploymentlaw.com/
  • Nov 10

    Arkansas Supreme Court Determines the Statute of Limitations for Claims under the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act

    Arkansas Supreme Court Determines the Statute of Limitations for Claims under the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act
    The Arkansas Supreme Court recently answered a certified question from the United States District Court seeking a determination of the statute of limitations for violations of the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act (AMWA).
  • Sep 12

    Personal Liability for Retaliation under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act.

    Personal Liability for Retaliation under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act.
    The Arkansas Supreme Court recently answered a certified question from a federal court regarding whether managers may be personally liable in retaliation cases brought under the Arkansas Civil Rights Act.
  • Jul 19

    Independent Contractor Status to Face More Scrutiny

    Independent Contractor Status to Face More Scrutiny
    The Department of Labor has released the breakdown of its $103.3 billion 2011 budget, which includes a new multi-agency "Misclassification Initiative" that will strengthen and coordinate federal and state efforts to enforce labor violations…
Rank this Week: 4762

Atlanta Employment Lawyer Blog

Atlanta Employment Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.atlantaemploymentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 14

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

    Court Finds That Nurse Who Was “Pantsed” May Have Workplace Harassment Claim
    What some workers may consider “goofing around” or “horse play” can have serious consequences. In a recent case out of Mississippi, a nursing home supervisor pulled down the pants and underwear of a nurse in front of…
  • May 7

    Gender Identification Bill Reintroduced

    Gender Identification Bill Reintroduced
    A new version of an anti-employment discrimination bill has just been re-introduced seeking to eliminate employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender-identity. The reintroduced Employment Non-Discrimination Act (EDNA) …
  • Apr 29

    Workers To Receive Back Pay Following National Origin Lawsuit Settlement

    Workers To Receive Back Pay Following National Origin Lawsuit Settlement
    Employment law news reports that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has just settled a national origin discrimination lawsuit against a Japanese company. According to allegations, the corporation paid its…
Rank this Week: 1860

Atlanta Overtime Lawyers Blog

Atlanta Overtime Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.atlantaovertimelawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3384

Background Matters Blog

Background Matters Blog

Covers background investigations and reports in consumer and employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://backgroundmatters.info
  • Oct 21

    Employer Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Under Review by State

    Employer Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Under Review by State
    The Wall Street Journal reports today, October 21, 2010, that the use of credit reports or credit histories of job applicants, "a common practice among employers– is coming under fire." Employer Credit Checks on Job Seekers Draw Scrutiny,…
  • Sep 1

    Questions to Ask When An Employer Fires or Terminates an Employee or Rejects an Applicant based on a Background Check

    Questions to Ask When An Employer Fires or Terminates an Employee or Rejects an Applicant based on a Background Check
    Here is what I typically look for in Background Investigation – Employment cases where an employer terminates an employee or refuses to consider or hire an applicant for employment based on a background check or credit report. The Fair…
  • May 3

    Gordon Leech quoted in Associated Press Article on Background Check

    Gordon Leech quoted in Associated Press Article on Background Check
    On April 30, 2010, Associated Press Reporter Todd Richmond interviewed Gordon Leech regarding a story he was investigating on Background Reports sold by Wisconsin’s Criminal Information Bureau. In the story he wrote, he quoted Attorney…
Rank this Week: 4865

Bay Area Employment Lawyer Blog

Bay Area Employment Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bayareaemploymentlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2402

Blake Firm Business Law Blog

Blake Firm Business Law Blog

Covers business law, contracts, business litigation and intellectual property issues.

http://theblakefirm.com/blog/
  • Jan 29

    Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation

    Austin Innovation Week & RISE Entrepreneurship Conference Presentation
    We are proud to announce two new business law presentations in the month of May. For the third year in a row, we are hosting a presentation with the RISE Entrepreneurship Conference. We are also hosting a business law presentation ……
  • Oct 8

    Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement

    Enforcing Texas Employment Contracts & Non-Compete Agreement
    Non-compete agreements in employment contracts are often misunderstood by both employers and employees. Texas employment law generally protects employees, and Texas is known as a right to work state, often construing employment contracts and…
  • Oct 2

    Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale

    Selling a C-Corp: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale
    Selling a corporation is generally achieved by either an asset sale or by selling all company stock. When selling a business in Texas, selling the stock of a C-corporation rather than just selling the company assets often results in better…
Rank this Week: 2147

Boston Employment Lawyer Blog

Boston Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers age, gender, sex, National origin, and workplace discrimination. By Boston, Massachusetts employment attorneys, The Conforto Law Group.

http://www.bostonemploymentlawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 30

    Older Tech Workers Deal with Age Discrimination

    Older Tech Workers Deal with Age Discrimination
    California’s Silicon Valley, generally considered the world capital of technological innovation, is emerging from the recession quite well, with new companies and IPOs all over the news. For many older high-tech workers, though, the…
  • Feb 12

    Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim

    Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim
    Pepsi Beverages reached a settlement agreement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in which it will pay $3.13 million and modify its training and hiring processes based on allegations of racial discrimination. An…
  • Feb 12

    Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim

    Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim
    Pepsi Beverages reached a settlement agreement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in which it will pay $3.13 million and modify its training and hiring processes based on allegations of racial discrimination. An…
Rank this Week: 4635

Boulder Business Law Advisor

Boulder Business Law Advisor

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

http://www.boulderbusinesslawadvisor.com/
  • Jan 26

    Can The Class Action Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Actually Work?

    Can The Class Action Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong Actually Work?
    The Lance Armstrong saga continues (we've written on Lance HERE, HERE, HERE)... this week saw a class action lawsuit filed against Lance Armstrong and various publishers on behalf of California consumers who claim they were misled by…
  • Jan 11

    House and Senate Introduce Bill Concerning Labeling For Generic Drug Manufacturer

    House and Senate Introduce Bill Concerning Labeling For Generic Drug Manufacturer
    Democrats in the House and Senate introduced bills that would permit generic drug manufacturers the ability to revise the warning labels for generic drugs--in effect making the regulations applicable to brand name drugs applicable to…
  • Dec 21

    Supreme Court to Review Generic Drug Defective Design Decision in Bartlett

    Supreme Court to Review Generic Drug Defective Design Decision in Bartlett
    The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the First Circuit's decision in Bartlett v. Mutual Pharmaceutical, Inc. which we have previously written about here and here and here.   Despite the Supreme Court's decision in Pliva v.…
Rank this Week: 2213

Business and Employment Law Blog

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
Rank this Week: 5168

Business Blog

Business Blog

Covers business law, labor & employment, real estate and securities and finance topics. By Scarinci Hollenbeck.

http://www.businesslawnews.com/
  • May 21

    New York City Businesses Must Provide Mandatory Sick Leave

    New York City Businesses Must Provide Mandatory Sick Leave
    Businesses in New York City will soon have to provide paid sick days to employees under legislation recently passed by the New York City Council. While Mayor Michael Bloomberg does not support the measure, it passed by a…
  • May 20

    Supreme Court Sides With Monsanto

    Supreme Court Sides With Monsanto
    The U.S. Supreme Court recently sided with Monsanto Co. in a closely watched case involving patented soybean seeds. The Court concluded that an Indiana farmer could not copy patented seeds through planting and harvesting without…
  • May 17

    “Gentlemen’s Club” Loses NYC Wage Lawsuit

    “Gentlemen’s Club” Loses NYC Wage Lawsuit
    As a New York City “gentlemen’s club” can attest, wage lawsuits can be costly for employers. The Penthouse Executive Club recently agreed to pay its dancers a total of $8 million to resolve allegations that it failed to pay…
Rank this Week: 448

Business Brawls Blog

Business Brawls Blog

Covers business litigation issues. By Kaufman Law.

http://www.businessbrawls.com/blog
  • May 14

    When You Should Appeal

    When You Should Appeal
    Some attorneys like to appeal every case that the client can afford to pay for.  Others don’t agree and file an appeal only when they see clear error.  I don’t agree that there is a blanket rule for appeals.  It…
  • May 7

    Zealous Representation? Or Deliberate Overkill?

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

    Post Trial Blue

    Post Trial Blue
    I was all set to try a case in Federal court tomorrow.  About 3-4 days of trial.  The issues were not complicated-it was a simple contract case– but the background was highly technical so the judge could understand why my…
Rank this Week: 1859

CA Employee Rights Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3979

California Business and Employment…

California Business and Employment Law

Covers employment and business law in California. By Sayer Fausto LLP.

http://sflegal.wordpress.com
  • Jan 29

    Ledbetter Equal Pay Act Passes Congre

    Ledbetter Equal Pay Act Passes Congre
    In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (2007) 550 U.S. 618,  Congress passed Senate Bill 181 (the “Lilly Ledbetter Fairy Pay Act of 2009?). There have been a number of attempts to…
  • Jan 27

    Opposing Sexual Harassment

    Opposing Sexual Harassment
    The United States Supreme Court clarified what it means to “oppose” sexual harassment.  in Crawford v. Metropolitan of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, Crawford was asked questions during a sexual harassment investigation. In…
  • Dec 31

    Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity

    Statutory Immunity No Bar to Liability for Public Entity
    When 69-year-old Theodore DeJung was rejected for a full-time commissioner position for the Sonoma County Superior Court in favor of a person 26 years his junior, Mr. DeJung sued the court for age discrimination in violation of the Fair…
Rank this Week: 226

California Employee Rights…

California Employee Rights Advocate

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

http://www.californiaemployeeadvocate.com
  • May 20

    Sick Time PTO, Vacation, Holiday Pay

    Sick Time PTO, Vacation, Holiday Pay
    California Labor laws do not require that companies offer paid sick time, vacations pay or PTO nor does it require holiday pay. But if an employer does choose to offer these benefits California labor laws do govern how these benefits will be…
  • May 13

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

    Are you an Independent Contractor or should you actually be Considered an actual Employee?
    The federal government has been focusing a lot of their attention and resources on cracking down on the misclassification of independent contractors (IC). The Department of labor (DOL) has put a big effort into this in conjunction with the…
  • May 6

    Reimbursable Expenses for California Employee

    Reimbursable Expenses for California Employee
    California labor code section 2802, requires that all employment related expenses be covered by the employer. This means that any tools, equipment, supplies and uniforms that the employee purchases which are necessary in order complete their…
Rank this Week: 2390

California Employee Rights Blog

California Employee Rights Blog

Covers employment contracts, discrimination, harassment and more. From the Peters Law Group.

http://www.calemployeerightsblog.com
Rank this Week: 4066

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/
Rank this Week: 3220

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/
Rank this Week: 3835

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…
Rank this Week: 4529

California Employment Attorney…

California Employment Attorney Blog

Published by The Nourmand Law Firm

http://www.californiaemploymentattorney-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 5130

California Employment Law

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…
Rank this Week: 5224

California Employment Law - Fight…

California Employment Law - Fight Harassment

Covers workplace harassment in California. By Bitton & Associates.

http://www.fightharassment.com/
  • Jun 9

    Martinez v. Combs and the Expanded Definition of “Employer”

    Martinez v. Combs and the Expanded Definition of “Employer”
    The California Supreme Court has recently expanded the definition of “employer” and what it means to “employ” for the purposes of Labor Code wage and hour violations. In the case of Martinez v. Combs, plaintiffs were seasonal…
  • Oct 7

    How Hostile Does It Have to Be?

    How Hostile Does It Have to Be?
    Racist comments or ethnic slurs at work can amount to a “hostile work environment” depending on the number of incidents and the working relationship between the speaker and receiver of the discriminatory comments.
  • Jun 9

    Harassing Behavior

    Harassing Behavior
    The following is a list of some sexual harassing behaviors defined by California statutory law:1. Sexual favors -- unwanted sexual advances or propositions2. Verbal conduct -- epithets, slurs or derogatory comments, including comments about…
Rank this Week: 5112

California Employment Law Report

California Employment Law Report

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

http://www.californiaemploymentlawreport.com/
  • May 20

    Finding the Next Steve Jobs - Nolan Bushnell

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

    Reporting Time Pay - Aleman v. AirTouch

    Reporting Time Pay - Aleman v. AirTouch
    Employees of AirTouch who worked for the cellular provider filed a putative class action alleging that the AirTouch employees were entitled to additional wages under California’s “reporting time pay” requirements. The…
  • Mar 20

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

    5 compliance issues California employers need to audit at least once a year
    Your company has updated its employee handbook, but the work is not over in California. Here are a few reminders of additional steps employers should review after conducting a handbook update and on a periodic basis. Of course this list is…
Rank this Week: 1545

California Employment Law Update

California Employment Law Update

By Kring & Chung LLP.

http://www.kcemploymentlawupdate.com/
  • Sep 27

    Governor Signs ADA Access Law Reform

    Governor Signs ADA Access Law Reform
    We are pleased to report that during the week of September 17, 2012, Governor Brown signed a bill reforming Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) access law. The measure, Senate Bill (SB) 1186, will curb lawsuit abuse regarding the ADA while…
  • Sep 14

    Distracted Driving

    Distracted Driving
    Distracted driving is a concern for employers whose workers spend time driving on the job, either in a personal vehicle or a company-provided vehicle. Employers can generally be held liable for an employee’s negligence while acting within…
  • Aug 30

    Can I Restrict My Employees From Working for My Competitor?

    Can I Restrict My Employees From Working for My Competitor?
    As an employment lawyer representing employers, this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from my clients. The short and safe answer is, “No.” California has a strong public policy not to impede its residents’ ability to…
Rank this Week: 3852

California Employment Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3199

California Employment Lawyers Blog

California Employment Lawyers Blog

Covers workers' rights and employment law case news and updates. Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiaemploymentlawyersblog.com/
  • May 17

    Usher Sued by Former Nanny for Wrongful Termination, Overtime Violation

    Usher Sued by Former Nanny for Wrongful Termination, Overtime Violation
    In a recent Los Angeles California employment lawyers blog, Vincent Howard discussed two Hollywood wrongful termination lawsuits involving movie star Sharon Stone--who was recently sued by her former housekeeper and her former nanny, for…
  • May 16

    Study Shows Increase in Wage and Hour Lawsuits for Five Consecutive Year

    Study Shows Increase in Wage and Hour Lawsuits for Five Consecutive Year
    According to new wage and hour lawsuit data from the Federal Judicial Center, the number of employees who have sued their employers over wage and hour issues in the workplace has substantially increased. Costa Mesa-based attorney Vincent…
  • May 15

    Russell Stover's Outdoor Sales Representatives Sue for Employee Misclassification

    Russell Stover's Outdoor Sales Representatives Sue for Employee Misclassification
    In this week's wage and hour news, employees for the well-known candy company Russell Stover Candies filed a federal lawsuit against the company, accusing the candy maker of employee misclassification and failure to pay overtime…
Rank this Week: 983

California Labor & Employment…

California Labor & Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.callaborlaw.com/
Rank this Week: 2972

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/
Rank this Week: 3099

California Labor and Employment…

California Labor and Employment Law

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

http://www.calaborlaw.com
  • Jan 19

    What Happens to Huge Verdicts AFTER the Headline

    What Happens to Huge Verdicts AFTER the Headline
    Multi-million dollar verdicts routinely headline the news. But what few seem to know is what happens to those verdicts long after the jury and the public have moved on. More often than not, those verdicts get cut down to size or get lost in a…
  • Jan 6

    Largest Sexual Harassment Verdict in History – $168 Million

    Largest Sexual Harassment Verdict in History – $168 Million
    A Sacramento hospital has the dubious distinction of being hit with what may be the largest sexual harassment verdict in history. On August 7, 2008, Mercy General Hospital terminated Ani Chopourian, a 45-year-old former cardiac surgery…
  • Dec 24

    Need Your Faith in Humanity Reaffirmed?

    Need Your Faith in Humanity Reaffirmed?
    Sometimes I go for days without opening a newspaper. It gets downright depressing reading about all the school shootings, political gridlock and homicides. But every now and then, I come across something that actually reaffirms my faith in…
Rank this Week: 2059

California Public Agency Labor and…

California Public Agency Labor and Employment Blog

By Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.

http://www.calpublicagencylaboremploymentblog.com
  • May 21

    Employee Usage of Smartphones After Hours - Are Employers Liable for Overtime?

    Employee Usage of Smartphones After Hours - Are Employers Liable for Overtime?
    Posted by Wage & Hour BloggerThis blog post was authored by Maila Labadie Emerging technologies and increased demand for worker productivity during lean economic times have changed the way Americans work.  Today, employees routinely…
  • May 17

    CalPERS Releases Circular Addressing Affordable Care Act

    CalPERS Releases Circular Addressing Affordable Care Act
    Posted by Guest AuthorThis blog post was authored by Heather DeBlanc On May 2, 2013, CalPERS released a new employer bulletin addressing “Employer Shared Responsibility Regarding Health Coverage.”  CalPERS Circular Letter…
  • May 10

    Employers Must Provide Notice of Exchange to Employees by October 1, 2013

    Employers Must Provide Notice of Exchange to Employees by October 1, 2013
    Posted by Guest AuthorThis post was authored by Heather DeBlanc On May 8, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance setting an October 1, 2013 deadline for employers to provide notice of the exchange (now called the Health Insurance…
Rank this Week: 1542

Canadian Advocate

Canadian Advocate

Covers immigration, refugee, employment/labour, and occupational health & safety law in Canada. By Abimanyu Singam.

http://canadianadvocate.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 4867

CCH WorkDay Blog

CCH WorkDay Blog

Covers labor and employment law developments. By Wolters Kluwer.

http://www.employmentlawdaily.com/index.php/blog
  • May 17

    Colorado governor signs anti-discrimination act targeting small employer

    Colorado governor signs anti-discrimination act targeting small employer
    Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper recently signed the Job Protection and Civil Rights Enforcement Act of 2013.  The anti-discrimination act will allow the additional remedies of compensatory and punitive damages in employment…
  • May 17

    Teacher fired for Facebook comment reinstated; court adopts a “just venting” defense

    Teacher fired for Facebook comment reinstated; court adopts a “just venting” defense
    In the latest in a growing body of case law regarding teachers who are disciplined after taking to cyberspace to air their workaday grievances, a New York appeals court concluded that termination was too harsh a punishment for a teacher who…
  • May 17

    Third Circuit rules recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid

    Third Circuit rules recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid
    In yet another blow to the authority of the embattled NLRB, a divided Third Circuit ruled the recess appointment of former NLRB member Craig Becker was invalid; thus, a three-member panel comprised in part of Becker was improperly constituted…
Rank this Week: 168

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Chicago Executive Lawyer Blog

Covers Illinois employment law issues, including discrimination, retaliation, wage claims and employment contract disputes. By The Prinz Law Firm, P.C.

http://www.chicagoexecutivelawyer.com/
  • Nov 15

    Is being a bad boss illegal?

    Is being a bad boss illegal?
    There are blog posts nearly every day about the importance of good leadership in the workplace and the negative affects of a bad boss. In our office, we have heard about nearly every type of bad boss: the micro-manager, the screamer, the…
  • Nov 7

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money

    Big Surprise: Ending Workplace Harassment Saves Business' Money
    Last month, Bill Toland authored an article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that highlights the high costs businesses face by allowing harassment to go unchecked. It is pretty obvious that no one wants to work in an environment where…
  • Oct 26

    It's never too late to pursue a dream

    It's never too late to pursue a dream
    A client of ours recently published a children's book titled Red Rose and Blue Butterfly. Publishing a book under any circumstances is an amazing feat, but one of the reasons this book in particular is so amazing is that the author, Sara…
Rank this Week: 473

Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Chicago Overtime Lawyer Blog

Covers the Fair Labor Standards Act, overtime, class actions, and wage and hour cases. By Chicago Overtime Law Center.

http://www.chicagoovertimelawyerblog.com/
  • May 21

    New York Federal Courts See Sharp Rise in Employment Lawsuit

    New York Federal Courts See Sharp Rise in Employment Lawsuit
    With employment lawsuits nationwide rising about 200% over the last decade, it is more important than ever for employees to know their rights as workers. Employment attorneys have cited growing awareness of employment law as a major cause of…
  • May 20

    Unpaid Magazine Interns Attempt to Pursue Class Action Claims For Unpaid Overtime and Wages Rejected

    Unpaid Magazine Interns Attempt to Pursue Class Action Claims For Unpaid Overtime and Wages Rejected
    While many interns don't expect to get paid for the work that they do, many also do not expect to work 11-hour days performing the same tasks as paid employees. Such is allegedly the case with a class-action of interns for Hearst Corporation,…
  • May 14

    Coyote Ugly Sued For Alleged Illegal Tip Pools and Failure to Pay Overtime

    Coyote Ugly Sued For Alleged Illegal Tip Pools and Failure to Pay Overtime
    This blog has previously discussed cases where employees sue, not only for unpaid overtime, but for money lost in illegal tip pools. According to the labor law, employees are entitled to the full benefit of the tips they earn and cannot be…
Rank this Week: 1184

Chicago Small Business Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3573

Civil Justice Law Blog

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
  • 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
  • Dec 4

    The Rise of Cosmetic Product Class Action

    The Rise of Cosmetic Product Class Action
     Earlier this week, legal newswire Law360 published an expert commentary article entitled “Cosmetics Under Fire: Tips to Avoid FDA Scrutiny” (subscription required). The article warns attorneys for the cosmetic industry that…
Rank this Week: 4901

Class Action Attorneys Blog

Class Action Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.classactionattorneysblog.com/
  • Feb 14

    Triumph

    Triumph
    On February 7, 2013, Carnival’s Triumph left the port of Galveston in what was anticipated to be a relaxing four-day cruise to the Caribbean. However, this winter getaway quickly turned into a living nightmare for Triumph’s 3,142…
  • Jan 17

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

    Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper Recall to Inspect – Not Reimburse
    On January, 8, 2013, The Consumer Product Safety Commission in association with Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of the Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper due to the risk of mold developing between the removable seat cushion and hard…
  • Oct 12

    Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect

    Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect
    Customers have had many complaints over the years about not just the customer service but also the quality of the products that they have received from Hurd Windows and Doors. From faulty locking mechanisms to the insulation gas leaking out…
Rank this Week: 3410

Column of Justice

Column of Justice

Covers Utah criminal, employment, real property and tort law. By Nelson Abbott.

http://www.columnofjustice.com/
  • Jun 8

    BE WARY OF FORECLOSURE DEFENSE CLAIMS

    BE WARY OF FORECLOSURE DEFENSE CLAIMS
    With all of the foreclosures going on, a cottage industry has popped up.  The cottage industry claims that they can stop or slow down foreclosures allowing people to live in their homes without paying their mortgage for a period of time. To…
  • May 21

    COURT THROWS OUT PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIM

    COURT THROWS OUT PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIM
    Tasha Jensen visited an apartment complex in West Jordan, Utah to see if she wanted to rent an apartment.  While inside the apartment, it started to rain.  As she returned to her car, she ran to her car with her head down.  On the way, she…
  • May 8

    Attorney gets suspension another gets disbarred

    Attorney gets suspension another gets disbarred
    Allen F. Thomason of Highland, Utah was recently suspended from the practice of law.  It isn’t uncommon for Utah attorneys to be suspended from practicing law.  Mr. Thomason’s suspension is unusual, if not bizarre. Mr. Thomason…
Rank this Week: 3640

Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Features developments in labor and employment law. By Daniel A. Schwartz.

http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/
  • May 21

    The Underside of Vine: Another Headache for Employer

    The Underside of Vine: Another Headache for Employer
    Daniel SchwartzAs I highlighted last month, Vine – a new video-sharing app — is quickly infiltrating the workplace.  Since my original post, I’ve been keeping tabs on what people are doing on it. And it isn’t…
  • May 21

    Paid Sick Leave (PSL) “Fixes” Pass State Senate; Final Approval Expected

    Paid Sick Leave (PSL) “Fixes” Pass State Senate; Final Approval Expected
    Daniel SchwartzShortly after passage of the Paid Sick Leave law a few years ago, it became apparent that there were several quirks in the law that would make enforcement and compliance challenging in some places. I highlighted a few issues in…
  • May 17

    Act On Clarifying Ownership of Work-Related Social Media Accounts Before You Become “Dinner”

    Act On Clarifying Ownership of Work-Related Social Media Accounts Before You Become “Dinner”
    Daniel SchwartzYesterday, I had the distinct pleasure of delivering the keynote address at Adnet Technologies’ Worksmart 2013. My thanks to Adnet (Christopher, Ed, Amanda, and Faith in particular) and the hundreds…
Rank this Week: 764

Current Employment

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 [...]
Rank this Week: 4724