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Legal Developments In Non-Competition Agreements

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

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

Sep 19
The Farewell to Judge Posner: Ten Opinions for Non-Compete Lawyers to Read

The Farewell to Judge Posner: Ten Opinions for Non-Compete Lawyers to Read

Less than two weeks ago, Judge Richard Posner left the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Immediately. No senior status. No notice. Just up and left. Presumably to hang out with his cat, Pixie.And like that, the most widely cited appellate…
Sep 7
Judicial Engagement and Non-Compete Litigation

Judicial Engagement and Non-Compete Litigation

The lack of judicial engagement is a serious thing - particularly in competition disputes.What do I mean by judicial engagement? For simplicity, I mean a bridge between judicial activism and judicial restraint. It's a method of evaluating and…
Sep 1
The Reading List (2017, No. 25): Eighth Circuit Affirms Damages Award in West Plains Litigation

The Reading List (2017, No. 25): Eighth Circuit Affirms Damages Award in West Plains Litigation

Non-Compete and Trade Secrets News for the week ended September 1, 2017***Jury Verdict Affirmed in West Plains LitigationThe Nebraska case of West Plains, LLC v. Retzlaff Grain is unique in that it belongs in the limited group of…

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Labor & Employment Law Blog

Up-to-date information on labor and employment law. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.laboremploymentlawblog.com/

Sep 19
Save Local Business Act Introduced in the House

Save Local Business Act Introduced in the House

The House Education and the Workforce Committee held a joint subcommittee hearing last week to analyze the “Save Local Business Act” (H.R. 3441 – Byrne), a measure that would amend the National Labor Relations Act and the…
Sep 8
Federal Court Strikes Down Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule

Federal Court Strikes Down Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule

On August 31, 2017, Judge Amos Mazzant in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an order granting a group of twenty-one states’ and fifty-five business associations’ motion for summary judgment…
Sep 6
The Rescission of DACA – A Quick Overview of How This Impacts Your DACA Employee

The Rescission of DACA – A Quick Overview of How This Impacts Your DACA Employee

USCIS announced on September 5, 2017, that they are phasing in a rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). The DACA program began in 2012 and granted temporary status and work permits to the…

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McCormack & Erlich Blog

Covers employment law.

http://mcelawfirm.com/articles/

Sep 19
Venture capital firm co-founder resigns amid sexual harassment scandal

Venture capital firm co-founder resigns amid sexual harassment scandal

Silicon Valley has recently been hit by a series of complaints about inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Not long ago, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick stepped down amid allegations of sexual harassment within the ride-hail company. […]
Sep 6
San Francisco attorney wins $2 million in whistleblower lawsuit against city

San Francisco attorney wins $2 million in whistleblower lawsuit against city

A former deputy city attorney won a wrongful termination and whistleblower lawsuit against the city of San Francisco. The San Francisco Superior Court jury awarded Joanna Hoeper over $2 million for lost earnings and emotional […]
Aug 31
Naked photo sent on LinkedIn thrusts online sexual harassment into spotlight

Naked photo sent on LinkedIn thrusts online sexual harassment into spotlight

Sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful. But what happens when the alleged harassment takes place outside the office, online over a social media platform? A Los Angeles court is going to be deciding on […]

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Human Resources News

Provides news on state and federal employment law and human resources.

http://blogs.hrhero.com/hrnews/

Sep 19
Employers advised to stay tuned as another healthcare bill heats up

Employers advised to stay tuned as another healthcare bill heats up

As yet another attempt to kill the Affordable Care Act (ACA) heats up in Washington, employers wondering how a new law might affect their benefit plans are advised to stay tuned. And with lawmakers facing a short timetable, at least some…
Sep 14
Time running out to comment on long-stalled overtime rule

Time running out to comment on long-stalled overtime rule

Employers and others have until September 25 to submit comments to shape the rule governing which workers are eligible for overtime pay. Once the deadline passes, employers will face a waiting game before learning what changes may be in…
Sep 6
Suit filed over Trump’s phaseout of DACA: what employers should know

Suit filed over Trump’s phaseout of DACA: what employers should know

On September 5, President Donald Trump announced that the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will be phased out over the next six months. In response, 11 states and the District of Columbia have filed suit, alleging…

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New York Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers workers compensation, construction, employment, and injury law. By Oresky & Associates, pllc.

https://www.oreskylaw.com/en/blog/

Sep 19
Using a Defendant’s Guilty Plea on a Vehicle and Traffic Law Violation in Your New York Auto Accident Case

Using a Defendant’s Guilty Plea on a Vehicle and Traffic Law Violation in Your New York Auto Accident Case

There are multiple ways to secure a successful outcome in your auto accident case. While winning on liability after trial is a positive outcome, receiving the same result without having to go to trial could be even better for you. Depending…
Sep 14
Who’s to Blame When a Live Electrical Cable Harms a Manhattan Worker?

Who’s to Blame When a Live Electrical Cable Harms a Manhattan Worker?

A worker at a Manhattan construction project was injured when he contacted a live electrical wire. The accident occurred because no one knew the wire was live. In this case the court found that the owner and general contractor failed to…
Aug 30
Getting Your Day in Court in Your New York Pedestrian Injury Case, Even in the Face of Difficult Fact

Getting Your Day in Court in Your New York Pedestrian Injury Case, Even in the Face of Difficult Fact

Sometimes, your injury case may be something that is obviously strong. All facts seem to point in your favor. However, what should you do if your case isn’t like that? What if you were hit crossing outside the crosswalk or crossing…

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HR Watchdog

Covers California employment laws. By the California Chamber of Commerce.

http://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/

Sep 19
Comments on Proposed National Origin Regulations Due by September 27

Comments on Proposed National Origin Regulations Due by September 27

As reported earlier, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council has proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national origin protections. The draft regulations discuss the…
Sep 15
Parental Leave Mandate for Small Business Passe

Parental Leave Mandate for Small Business Passe

A job killer bill mandating a new protected leave of absence for small businesses passed the Legislature this week and is on its way to the Governor. SB 63 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara) passed the Assembly on September 12 by a vote of…
Sep 14
Deadline Near: Don’t Forget to Use New Form I-9

Deadline Near: Don’t Forget to Use New Form I-9

This past July, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a revised Form I-9. Employers were given a grace period before they were required to use the new form, but that grace period expires soon! By September 18,…

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Labor Relations Update

By Proskauer Rose LLP.

http://www.laborrelationsupdate.com

Sep 19
NLRB Ditches Effort To Expand Weingarten Rights to Non-Union Workplace

NLRB Ditches Effort To Expand Weingarten Rights to Non-Union Workplace

Since the change in Presidential administrations, the main topic has turned to what rules will a newly constituted NLRB change? With the addition of Marvin E. Kaplan the Board now has four members, which makes undoing some of the…
Sep 11
NLRB: Employer’s Side Letter Explaining NLRB Notice Breached Settlement Agreement and Warranted Default Judgment

NLRB: Employer’s Side Letter Explaining NLRB Notice Breached Settlement Agreement and Warranted Default Judgment

One of the fundamental pillars of any remedy doled out by the NLRB is the agency’s requirement that the employer (or union) post a “Notice to Employees,” a bright blue poster detailing the misdeeds of the charged…
Sep 1
NLRB’s Enforcement of Secondary Boycott Restrictions Does Not Place Union Agent in Involuntary Servitude Nor Does It Encroach on Union’s Religious Freedom

NLRB’s Enforcement of Secondary Boycott Restrictions Does Not Place Union Agent in Involuntary Servitude Nor Does It Encroach on Union’s Religious Freedom

Labor Day is upon us. It is fitting, therefore, to enter the weekend with another case that exemplifies the bizarre world of labor relations. Like the case of the human resource manager who turned on his employer, or the nurse who…

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The Case Law Firm Blog

An employment law blog for employees.

http://www.thecaselawfirm.com/blog

Sep 19
Client Speak – Praise for Partner, Kate Sedey

Client Speak – Praise for Partner, Kate Sedey

We here at The Case Law Firm, LLC are committed to providing excellent care and expertise to all of our clients. Don’t just take our word for it! Here is a recent client review of our partner, Kate Sedey. Kate Sedey is a…
Sep 15
Lactation is Pregnancy Related Medical Condition Protected by PDA

Lactation is Pregnancy Related Medical Condition Protected by PDA

Given the horrible decision we reported on a couple of weeks ago, in which a district court shockingly ruled that termination because of menstruation was not unlawful discrimination, we thought it would be nice to report on a court that is…
Sep 6
We’re Matching Donations in Support of our Buddy Benjamin’s Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser

We’re Matching Donations in Support of our Buddy Benjamin’s Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month and, this weekend, our Firm is helping our young friend Benjamin Brave and his family raise money to support pediatric cancer research and provide assistance to families who face the daunting…

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MBBP's Good Company

Covers news, events and developments in business, intellectual property, employment law. By Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton.

http://blogmbbp.wordpress.com

Sep 19
John Hession Speaking on Panel at AUTM 2017 Eastern Region Meeting

John Hession Speaking on Panel at AUTM 2017 Eastern Region Meeting

At the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) Eastern Region Meeting, corporate attorney John Hession will participate on the panel “Title Founders and Initial Equity Distribution for Startups.” The panel will…
Sep 18
“Practicing TM, Copyright, IP & Related Areas of Law”: Amanda Schreyer Speaking at BPLA Event

“Practicing TM, Copyright, IP & Related Areas of Law”: Amanda Schreyer Speaking at BPLA Event

Intellectual property attorney Amanda Schreyer will speak at the Boston Patent Law Association’s “Making Connections in Boston’s IP Community” event on October 18. Amanda will speak on the panel “Practicing TM,…
Sep 18
MBBP Welcomes Corporate Attorney Kevin McNiff

MBBP Welcomes Corporate Attorney Kevin McNiff

Kevin McNiff has joined MBBP as an associate in the Corporate Department. Kevin concentrates his practice on private fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and financing, and has represented clients ranging from…

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Addresses private equity, foreign investment in Canada, antitrust/competition, cross-border transactions, litigation, taxation, employment and intellectual property issues that affect deal-making. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.deallawwire.com/

Sep 19
Wait and CETA

Wait and CETA

We have previously reported on the progress of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on this blog (see here and here). While the implications and impact of CETA on both business and M&A activity in…
Sep 14
“Shop-in-shop” retail: perfecting your security interest

“Shop-in-shop” retail: perfecting your security interest

In today’s business world, we continue to see creative interconnection among businesses. These arrangements are often motivated by a desire for companies to attain certain benefits of M&A transactions (such as synergies) without…
Sep 13
Protecting trade secrets in M&A

Protecting trade secrets in M&A

Trade secrets and confidential information are a cornerstone to most successful intellectual property strategies. Trade secrets provide important competitive advantages that augment the profitability and value of a business. The…

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Law Clips

Covers employment law. By Greenwald Doherty.

http://greenwaldllp.com/law-clips/

Sep 19
FMLA Leave Done and Able Employee Wants More Time Off

FMLA Leave Done and Able Employee Wants More Time Off

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides 12 weeks of job-protected leave in a number of scenarios. It is not just for birth-mothers or others who become disabled. FMLA leave can be taken by fathers to care for a…
Sep 19
When Confidentiality Agreements Turn into Non-Compete

When Confidentiality Agreements Turn into Non-Compete

Non-compete agreements which prohibit employees from working in competitive jobs for some period of time after leaving employment often also contain a confidentiality / non-disclosure provision. The confidentiality provision is intended to…
Sep 19
When More Disability Leave Is Needed After FMLA Leave is Completed

When More Disability Leave Is Needed After FMLA Leave is Completed

Employers are often faced with the scenario where a disabled employee is finishing her leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the next week, but the doctor says she needs more leave. In this situation, without regard to what…

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California Public Agency Labor and…

California Public Agency Labor and Employment Blog

By Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.

http://www.calpublicagencylaboremploymentblog.com

Sep 19
Tips from the Table: Negotiating Modifications & Coalition Bargaining

Tips from the Table: Negotiating Modifications & Coalition Bargaining

We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these monthly videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented…
Sep 7
DeVos Calls For Revising Title IX Regulations, Announces Public Comment Period

DeVos Calls For Revising Title IX Regulations, Announces Public Comment Period

This post was authored by Laura Schulkind and Jenny Denny On September 7, 2017, United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos spoke at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School to discuss problems with the current Title IX…
Sep 7
Accommodating the Religious Practices of a Diverse Workforce

Accommodating the Religious Practices of a Diverse Workforce

Religious diversity, including the protection of religious minorities, is a core American value, as shown by its prominent placement in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, in the establishment and free exercise clauses. …

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Ohio Employer's Law Blog

Provides updates and commentary on current employment law headlines and topics. By Kohrman Jackson & Krantz PLL.

http://www.ohioemployerlawblog.com/

Sep 19
What it’s like to be sued by your employee

What it’s like to be sued by your employee

When you litigate, you’re losing. This is an odd statement for a litigator to make. But it’s true. When you litigate, the only people that “win” are the lawyers. It’s for this reason that I believe that every…
Sep 18
The 19th nominee for the “worst employer of 2017” is … the pizza punisher

The 19th nominee for the “worst employer of 2017” is … the pizza punisher

Your 19th nominee for the worst employer of 2017 is a Jacksonville, Florida, Pizza Hut franchisee that threatened its employees if they skipped work because of Hurricane Irma. Really. Expectation is that all TM’s work their…
Sep 15
WIRTW #476 (the “… punk rocker” edition)

WIRTW #476 (the “… punk rocker” edition)

Genetics is a funny thing. We have no idea where Norah got her musical chops, as neither my wife nor I are anywhere close to what one would call musical. Consider this, however. Joey Ramone’s real name was Jeffrey Hyman. Could this…

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ERISA Lawyer Blog

Covers employeee benefits, ERISA, and employment law. By Stanley D. Baum.

http://www.erisalawyerblog.com/

Sep 19
ERISA-Third Circuit Grants Deference To The Plan Administrator And Upholds Its Decision As To The Amount Of Benefit

ERISA-Third Circuit Grants Deference To The Plan Administrator And Upholds Its Decision As To The Amount Of Benefit

In Dowling v. Pension Plan for Salaried Employees of Union Pac. Corp. & Affiliates, No. 16-1977 (3rd Cir. 2017), former Union Pacific employee, John Dowling (“Dowling”), is covered by a 277-page retirement plan composed of…
Sep 13
ERISA-Eighth Circuit Holds That Employer Was Precluded From Denying Liability To Pay Fringe-Benefit Contribution

ERISA-Eighth Circuit Holds That Employer Was Precluded From Denying Liability To Pay Fringe-Benefit Contribution

In Twin City Pipe Trades Service Association, Inc. v. Wenner Quality Services, Inc., No.16-1791 (8th Cir. 2017), Twin City Pipe Trades Service Association, Inc. (the “Association”) is attempting to recover unpaid fringe-benefit…
Sep 12
ERISA-Second Circuit Rules That Plaintiff’s Claim for Plan Documents is Time Barred

ERISA-Second Circuit Rules That Plaintiff’s Claim for Plan Documents is Time Barred

In Brown v. Rawlings Financial Services, LLC, Docket No. 16-3748 (2nd Circuit 2017), a participant in a healthcare benefit plan covered by ERISA requested documents pertaining to her plan but did not receive them promptly. She sought…

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San Antonio Employment Law Blog

Discuss labor and employment law issues for the San Antonio, Texas community. By Thomas J. Crane.

http://www.sanantonioemploymentlawblog.com/

Sep 19
Excluding Medical Coverage Amounted to Retaliation

Excluding Medical Coverage Amounted to Retaliation

In Whitley v. Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., 2017 LEXIS 68040 (E.D. Tex. 2017), the Plaintiff’s son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in September, 2015. Amy Whitley claimed Dr. Pepper discriminated against her because…
Sep 14
Employees Cannot Sue Laboratory for Drug Test Error

Employees Cannot Sue Laboratory for Drug Test Error

Many employers require drug tests for their employees. What happens when the drug testing laboratory commits an error regarding the test? Failing a drug test can result in termination. That is what happened in Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Rincones,…
Sep 11
Bolling Out at Fox New

Bolling Out at Fox New

So, Eric Bolling is out at Fox News. Yet another Fox News personality is gone due to allegations of sex harassment. See CNN news report. I previously wrote about Mr. Boling’s troubles here. Mr. Bolling was accused of sending lewd text…

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Trade Secrets and Noncompete Blog

Covers the law of restrictive covenants, unfair competition and trade secrets. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.tradesecretsnoncompetelaw.com/

Sep 19
Referral Sources Held to Be Protectable Legitimate Business Interest

Referral Sources Held to Be Protectable Legitimate Business Interest

The Florida Supreme Court ruled last week that referral sources in the home healthcare industry can be protected legitimate business interests under the state law governing non-compete agreements, thus finding enforceable such a restriction…
Sep 18
Garden Leave Provisions Article Published With Practical Law Company

Garden Leave Provisions Article Published With Practical Law Company

We just published an article with the Practical Law Company discussing garden leave provisions in employment agreements. With PLC’s permission, we have attached it here.… Continue Reading Continue Reading…
Aug 10
Managing Workforce Compliance in an Unpredictable World – Attend Our Annual Briefing (NYC, Sept. 14)

Managing Workforce Compliance in an Unpredictable World – Attend Our Annual Briefing (NYC, Sept. 14)

When: Thursday, September 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019 Epstein Becker Green’s Annual Workforce Management Briefing will focus on the latest…

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Screw You Guys, I'm Going Home

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

http://employeeatty.blogspot.com/

Sep 19
OSHA Protects You From Dangerous Working Conditions Post-Hurricane

OSHA Protects You From Dangerous Working Conditions Post-Hurricane

I'm getting lots of calls and emails about employers making employees work in conditions they deem unsafe. Here's what OSHA says about workplace safety:You have the right to a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970…
Sep 4
If My Office Is Closed Due To A Hurricane Do I Get Paid?

If My Office Is Closed Due To A Hurricane Do I Get Paid?

With Texas recovering from Harvey and Irma bearing down on Florida right now, I thought I'd re-run this popular and necessary column.Whether you’re entitled to be paid when the office is closed depends on whether you are…
Aug 25
If Your Prospective Employer Has Lots Of Turnover, Think Twice

If Your Prospective Employer Has Lots Of Turnover, Think Twice

All the craziness and turnover at the White House has many Americans wondering what anyone joining the Administration is thinking. But I see it all the time. Folks either desperate for a job or getting an offer that's off the charts decide…

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New York Public Personnel Law

Provides summary and commentary on selected court and administrative decisions and related matters affecting public employers and employees in New York State. By Harvey Randall, Esq.

http://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/

Sep 19
Claimant for unemployment insurance benefits penalized for making willful misrepresentations to obtain benefit

Claimant for unemployment insurance benefits penalized for making willful misrepresentations to obtain benefit

Claimant for unemployment insurance benefits penalized for making willful misrepresentations to obtain benefits2017 NY Slip Op 06489, Appellate Division, Third DepartmentClaimant, a part-time employee, certified that she had not earned more…
Sep 18
Reimbursement for wages paid to workers' compensation claimant's employer for wages paid during the employee's period of disability

Reimbursement for wages paid to workers' compensation claimant's employer for wages paid during the employee's period of disability

Reimbursement for wages paid to workers' compensation claimant's employer for wages paid during the employee's period of disabilityCollins v Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept., 2017 NY Slip Op 06487, Appellate Division, Third DepartmentA…
Sep 17
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following audits and reports were issued during the week ending September 16, 2017

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following audits and reports were issued during the week ending September 16, 2017

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following audits and reports were issued during the week ending September 16, 2017Source: Office of the State ComptrollerClick on text highlighted in color to access the…

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JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/

Sep 19
Who Should Terminate or Modify Irrevocable Trusts?

Who Should Terminate or Modify Irrevocable Trusts?

Bradley E.S. Fogel, Terminating or Modifying Irrevocable Trusts by Consent of the Beneficiaries—A Proposal to Respect the Primacy of the Settlor’s Intent, 50 Real Prop., Tr. & Est. L.J. 337 (2016). Michael Yu Professor Bradley…
Sep 18
When the Life of the Law is Logic

When the Life of the Law is Logic

Sarah B. Lawsky, Formalizing the Code, 70 Tax L. Rev. 377 (2017), available at SSRN. Susan Morse In Formalizing the Code, Professor Sarah Lawsky offers a glimpse of what might be gained if law were written in formal logic…
Sep 15
Regulations Hinder Mobility and the National Economy

Regulations Hinder Mobility and the National Economy

David Schleicher, Stuck! The Law and Economics of Residential Stability, 127 Yale L.J. (forthcoming, 2017), available at SSRN. Steve Eagle The principal goal of local zoning has been to assure existing residents a stable and comfortable…

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The Employer Handbook

Covers labor and employment law of PA, NJ and DE businesses. By Eric B. Meyer.

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/

Sep 19
Firefighter suspended for telling Facebook fam that he’d rather save a dog than a million black people.

Firefighter suspended for telling Facebook fam that he’d rather save a dog than a million black people.

Proving once again that freedom of speech is a big, fat myth when it comes to keeping one’s job, an Ohio firefighter has been suspended after he posted on Facebook about how he would rather save a dog than a million n*****s. According…
Sep 18
3 complaints and an investigation with discipline, how could an employer not know about possible harassment?!?

3 complaints and an investigation with discipline, how could an employer not know about possible harassment?!?

I’m not sure what kind of evidence a federal jury was expecting when it concluded that two plaintiff-intervenors (i.e., the alleged victims of sexual harassment on whose behalf the EEOC pursued claims) did not do enough to…
Sep 15
“Perverse and absurd,” today’s post isn’t really as fun as it sounds.

“Perverse and absurd,” today’s post isn’t really as fun as it sounds.

Not even close to that fun. No, it’s about a guy who got fired after his employer concluded that he had gained unauthorized access to its electronic files. It just so happens that the plaintiff accessed those files to assist his…

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Connecticut Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/

Sep 18
Calling President An Idiot May Be Protected Speech (But Maybe Not)

Calling President An Idiot May Be Protected Speech (But Maybe Not)

“President Trump is a Big Fat Idiot” or, for that matter, “Secretary Clinton is a Sore Loser.” Let’s suppose you see one of your employees tweeting one of these expressions on Twitter during non-work hours from a…
Sep 15
BREAKING: Budget Implementer Bill Contains Big Proposed FMLA Changes for Connecticut

BREAKING: Budget Implementer Bill Contains Big Proposed FMLA Changes for Connecticut

Update at 2:06 p.m.: Since publishing this article, I’ve now heard from three people who work at or with the legislature that while they can’t find fault with my analysis of the proposed legislation as described below, the section…
Sep 15
Is Jury Diversity a Problem? Panel Explores Issue

Is Jury Diversity a Problem? Panel Explores Issue

If you’ve ever tried a case in federal or state court, you know that picking a “jury of your peers” is often a challenge for all. Sometimes, otherwise qualified prospective jurors say that they have conflicts with…

Rank this Week: 379

Canada Employment & Labour Law…

Canada Employment & Labour Law Blog

Covers Canadian employment law issues. By Minken Employment Lawyers.

http://www.minkenemploymentlawyers.com/category/blog/

Sep 18
Minken Employment Lawyers Sponsor Flato Markham Theatre 2017/2018

Minken Employment Lawyers Sponsor Flato Markham Theatre 2017/2018

Minken Employment Lawyers "All That Jazz Series" at Flato Markham Theatre returns for the 2017/2018 season. We are honoured to support and celebrate the success and achievements of talented artists and performers. The post Minken Employment…
Sep 18
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing at Workplace? – COURT DECIDES

Random Drug and Alcohol Testing at Workplace? – COURT DECIDES

In Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 113 v. Toronto Transit Commission, the Ontario Superior Court recently rendered its decision dismissing the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 113's application for an interlocutory injunction restraining the…
Sep 11
Bill 148 – Proposed Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000

Bill 148 – Proposed Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000

Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 The post Bill 148 – Proposed Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 appeared first on Minken Employment Lawyers.

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Impact Litigation Journal

Provides commentary and analysis about legal issues relating to class actions and other representative litigation in the areas of consumer and employment law. By Initiative Legal Group APC.

http://www.impactlitigation.com/

Sep 18
Sprunk v. Prisma LLC: Strategic Delay by Defendant Risks Arbitration Waiver

Sprunk v. Prisma LLC: Strategic Delay by Defendant Risks Arbitration Waiver

In a decision likely to spur defendants to make immediate motions to compel arbitration in class actions, the California Court of Appeal, Second District, found that a defendant who chose to wait for class certification before seeking…
Sep 6
9th Cir. Shuts Down Finish Line’s Attempt to Arbitrate Pregnancy Suit

9th Cir. Shuts Down Finish Line’s Attempt to Arbitrate Pregnancy Suit

In an unpublished decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently determined that The Finish Line, Inc., an athletic retailer, cannot arbitrate a former associate’s pregnancy discrimination claim, finding the company’s…
Aug 30
Williams v. Marshalls of CA: PAGA Plaintiffs Entitled to Broad Discovery Right

Williams v. Marshalls of CA: PAGA Plaintiffs Entitled to Broad Discovery Right

On July 13, 2017, in a unanimous opinion, the California Supreme Court affirmed PAGA plaintiffs’ broad rights to discovery under the Civil Discovery Act. Williams v. Marshalls of CA, LLC, No. S227228 __ Cal.5th __ (July 13, 2017) (slip…

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Global Workplace Insider

Covers employment and labour law issues, including industrial relations/labour and human resources, business immigration and international mobility, enterprise and collective labour agreements and occupational health and safety matters, By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.globalworkplaceinsider.com/

Sep 18
Non-Solicitation Provisions: Go Narrow or Risk Unenforceability

Non-Solicitation Provisions: Go Narrow or Risk Unenforceability

Employers need to protect their customer base. Employees need to retain control and autonomy over their lives. The potential conflict between basic tenets of the employer-employee relationship are readily apparent in…
Sep 17
A New Era in Franchising Compliance is Here

A New Era in Franchising Compliance is Here

The Federal Government’s Protecting Vulnerable Workers Bill received the Royal Assent on 14 September 2017. With the exception of the provisions in relation to responsible franchisors (which commence on 27 October 2017), the Fair Work…
Sep 12
Monitoring of employees’ emails: Bărbulescu v. Romania

Monitoring of employees’ emails: Bărbulescu v. Romania

This post was co-written by Sabrina English, Trainee Solicitor, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, London A recent decision of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has held that an employer had infringed an employee’s rights…

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Joseph Greenwald & Laake, PA Blog

Covers business law, civil litigation, civil rights, criminal defense, estates & trusts, family law, labor & employment, medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate, qui tam and workers' compensation.

http://www.jgllaw.com/blog

Sep 18
Maryland Court Expands Defenses Available to Battered Spouse

Maryland Court Expands Defenses Available to Battered Spouse

On August 7, 2017, the Maryland Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, handed down a decision that will open a new avenue of defense to battered spouses in the state – in the extreme case where the spouse hires a hit man to…
Sep 5
Federal Medical Malpractice Legislation: Still a Bad Idea

Federal Medical Malpractice Legislation: Still a Bad Idea

Early this summer, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill (H.R. 1215 the deceptively titled “Protecting Access to Care Act”) that would limit the “non-economic” money damages available to patients in…
Jun 28
Supreme Court Will Hear Key Case on Federal Whistleblower Law

Supreme Court Will Hear Key Case on Federal Whistleblower Law

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday, June 26, that it plans to hear arguments later this year on a case that is of great importance to corporate whistleblowers and to people who support them. The case centers on the Dodd-Frank law,…

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Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

Sep 18
Lukewarm Is No Good – Turning Your Hobby into a Busine

Lukewarm Is No Good – Turning Your Hobby into a Busine

In celebration of Roald Dahl Day last Wednesday, someone posted the above quote from the multi-talented British novelist (and short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot) on r/GetMotivated on Reddit. This quote describes…
Sep 15
Marketers and Influencers: How Should You Make Disclosures Online?

Marketers and Influencers: How Should You Make Disclosures Online?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued an updated version of its Endorsement Guides, which includes important information about the FTC’s current thoughts on when and how material connections between brands and endorsers…
Sep 14
Marketers and Influencers: When Should You Make Disclosures Online?

Marketers and Influencers: When Should You Make Disclosures Online?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued an updated version of its Endorsement Guides, which includes important information about the FTC’s current thoughts on when and how material connections between brands and endorsers…

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New Jersey Lawyers Blog

Covers New Jersey business, labor and employment, estate planning and consumer law. By McLaughlin & Nardi, LLC.

http://www.newjerseylawyersblog.com/

Sep 18
The Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Under New Jersey Contract Law

The Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Under New Jersey Contract Law

Contracts Under New Jersey Business Law Under New Jersey business law, when two or more parties enter into a contract they are essentially writing their own law which will govern their relationship. A valid contract – one where…
Sep 11
New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Covers an Employee’s Refusal to Violate Professional Ethic

New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Covers an Employee’s Refusal to Violate Professional Ethic

New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”) employees from being fired for objecting to or refusing to participate in conduct which the employee reasonably believes to be illegal or against public…
Sep 7
New Jersey’s Supreme Court Issues Major Decision on Disability Discrimination in Employment Law

New Jersey’s Supreme Court Issues Major Decision on Disability Discrimination in Employment Law

Our labor and employment attorneys represent employers and employees in cases of wrongful termination and discrimination. This is an area of New Jersey employment law which generates considerable litigation. New Jersey’s…

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Wrongful Dismissal and Employment…

Wrongful Dismissal and Employment Law Blog

Discusses wrongful dismissal and employment law issues affecting Canadian employers and employees. By Whitten & Lublin.

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

Sep 18
What is Ethnic Discrimination in the Workplace?

What is Ethnic Discrimination in the Workplace?

Ethnic discrimination occurs when an employee is treated different than his or her colleagues based on their ethnicity in a manner that is unfair. A person’s ethnicity refers to the national, cultural or religious group(s) to which they…
Sep 18
How to Deal With Workplace Violence

How to Deal With Workplace Violence

It is exceedingly important that businesses have clear policies and procedures in place to address workplace violence, which comply with the statutes that govern workplace violence – including the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety…
Sep 11
Can attending a white supremacist rally be grounds for dismissal?

Can attending a white supremacist rally be grounds for dismissal?

After several attendees of last month’s white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., were outed on social media and then quickly fired, Canadian employers are asking, “Can attending a white supremacist rally be grounds for…

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Abuser Goes to Work

Employment law blog about workplace abuse, bullying and discrimination. By Patricia Barnes.

http://abusergoestowork.com

Sep 18
Federal Courts Criticized for Dismissive Treatment of Employment Discrimination Victim

Federal Courts Criticized for Dismissive Treatment of Employment Discrimination Victim

There is overwhelming evidence that federal courts for years have ignored and marginalized plaintiffs in employment discrimination cases. Judge Richard A. Posner, one of the nation’s leading appellate judges, recently resigned from the…
Sep 17
U.S. Chamber of Commerce No “Friend of the Court”

U.S. Chamber of Commerce No “Friend of the Court”

Nice to see someone calling out the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which frequently inserts itself into national litigation as a “friend of the court.” In reality, the Chamber is almost always an advocate for a dues paying corporate…
Sep 14
Age Discrimination by Feds Violates U.S. Constitution and Universal Declaration of Human Right

Age Discrimination by Feds Violates U.S. Constitution and Universal Declaration of Human Right

It would seem to be patently illegal to accord lesser treatment to discrimination victims on the basis of age as opposed to race, sex, religion, color and national origin. Yet, this is the law of our land. The U.S. Supreme Court has…

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When the Abuser Goes to Work

Offers legal resources for victims of workplace bullying, mobbing and workplace abuse and for employers who are interested in having a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

http://abusergoestowork.com/

Sep 18
Federal Courts Criticized for Dismissive Treatment of Employment Discrimination Victim

Federal Courts Criticized for Dismissive Treatment of Employment Discrimination Victim

There is overwhelming evidence that federal courts for years have ignored and marginalized plaintiffs in employment discrimination cases. Judge Richard A. Posner, one of the nation’s leading appellate judges, recently resigned from the…
Sep 17
U.S. Chamber of Commerce No “Friend of the Court”

U.S. Chamber of Commerce No “Friend of the Court”

Nice to see someone calling out the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which frequently inserts itself into national litigation as a “friend of the court.” In reality, the Chamber is almost always an advocate for a dues paying corporate…
Sep 14
Age Discrimination by Feds Violates U.S. Constitution and Universal Declaration of Human Right

Age Discrimination by Feds Violates U.S. Constitution and Universal Declaration of Human Right

It would seem to be patently illegal to accord lesser treatment to discrimination victims on the basis of age as opposed to race, sex, religion, color and national origin. Yet, this is the law of our land. The U.S. Supreme Court has…

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Ottawa Employment & Labour Law…

Ottawa Employment & Labour Law Blog

By Vey Willetts LLP. Focuses on issues arising from the workplace, including wrongful dismissal; human rights and accommodation; occupational health and safety; parental leave; restrictive covenants and workplace privacy.

http://www.vwlawyers.ca/blog/

Sep 18
“Too pretty to drive a forklift”: Employee awarded considerable damages for workplace harassment and discrimination

“Too pretty to drive a forklift”: Employee awarded considerable damages for workplace harassment and discrimination

In a recent decision from Windsor, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ordered an employer to pay almost $60,000 in damages for the way in which a female employee was repeatedly harassed, insulted and humiliated by senior management.
Aug 29
Paul Willetts Quoted in the Ottawa Metro

Paul Willetts Quoted in the Ottawa Metro

Vey Willetts lawyer Paul Willetts was quoted in the August 21, 2017 edition of the Ottawa Metro News. The article, "Be Warned, Job Seekers: There is Such a Thing as a Bad Reference", considers a recent Ontario court case in which…
Aug 22
Protecting Employees from Third-Party Harassment

Protecting Employees from Third-Party Harassment

All Ontario employers have a duty to protect employees from workplace harassment. These protections are set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”).

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Labor & Employment Law…

Labor & Employment Law Perspectives

By Foley & Lardner LLP.

http://www.laboremploymentperspectives.com/

Sep 18
Ninth Circuit Deviates from Guidance and Other Authority on Tip Credit

Ninth Circuit Deviates from Guidance and Other Authority on Tip Credit

We have previously discussed how the Department of Labor (DOL) often issues guidance to assist employers in applying and complying with the DOL’s various regulations. The federal courts generally follow this guidance when analyzing the…
Sep 18
Keep Identifying Information out of Job Applications and Advertisement

Keep Identifying Information out of Job Applications and Advertisement

Certain job advertisements have drawn media scrutiny in recent weeks, including dozens of postings seeking applicants with a “neutral” accent for language teaching, sales, and IT support jobs. Another trend, in the opposite…
Sep 11
401(k)/403(b) Loan Borrowers – Check Your Paystubs!

401(k)/403(b) Loan Borrowers – Check Your Paystubs!

A recent tax court case, Louelia Salomon Frias, v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2017-139, illustrates why it is good practice to verify that employee loan repayments have been timely deducted. Plan Loan Requirements. An employer can amend its…

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James M. Hoffmann Blog

Covers Missouri workers' compensation and personal injury.

http://www.hoffmannworkcomp.com/category/blog/

Sep 18
The Hazards Involved in Poultry Processing – St. Louis Work Comp Attorney

The Hazards Involved in Poultry Processing – St. Louis Work Comp Attorney

Workers involved in poultry processing are more susceptible to injuries than many workers in other industries. Every industry involves some level of risk. However, the poultry industry poses much greater challenges for workers. They may not…
Sep 15
Machine Accidents Occur More Commonly Than You May Think

Machine Accidents Occur More Commonly Than You May Think

Machines are used in industries so that the work can be done in a more efficient, easy and quick manner. They are the backbone of the manufacturing, construction and transportation industries. While machines are certainly a blessing to such…
Sep 13
Workers Compensation for Workplace Injury Induced Chondromalacia

Workers Compensation for Workplace Injury Induced Chondromalacia

Knee injuries are among the more common workplace injuries. Workplace injuries are more common than we think. These injuries, particularly the ones that require hospitalization and surgery. Injuries can lead to high medical expenses, wage…

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Taking Care of HR Business

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

http://www.hrlawupdate.com/

Sep 18
PODCAST: Employment Policies in the Trump Administration

PODCAST: Employment Policies in the Trump Administration

In this Verrill Voices podcast, labor and employment attorneys Tawny Alvarez and Richard Moon discuss recent administrative and legislative developments, how they affect employers generally. More specifically, they discuss the current…
Sep 6
FLSA Exempt Salary Adjustment Update

FLSA Exempt Salary Adjustment Update

On Thursday, Judge Amos Mazzant of the Eastern District of Texas issued an order concluding that the Department of Labor’s amendments to the FLSA—increasing the minimum salary threshold from $23,660 annually to $47,476.00 in order…
Aug 24
Health Plan Nightmares Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

Health Plan Nightmares Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

In a cautionary tale that highlights the importance of the claims and appeals process, a federal judge is requiring the AT&T, Inc. health plan to pay more than $117,000 for treatment of one of its employee’s daughters at Equine…

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Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/

Sep 18
Third Circuit: Who's a "supervisor" for harassment claims?

Third Circuit: Who's a "supervisor" for harassment claims?

Yes, the Supreme Court already answered this question in Vance v. Ball State Univ., holding per the syllabus that:An employee is a “supervisor” for purposes of vicarious liability under Title VII only if he or she is empowered by…
Sep 1
Third Circuit on Title VII, ADA, and 1983 claim

Third Circuit on Title VII, ADA, and 1983 claim

Yesterday, the Third Circuit issued a precedential opinion in Williams v. PHRC. Williams sued the PHRC for allegedly discriminating against her based on her race and disability. Generally, under 42 U.S.C. §1983, people can sue state…
Aug 15
Can employers fire employees for attending Charlottesville protests?

Can employers fire employees for attending Charlottesville protests?

I'm sure you've already heard about the violence in Charlottesville this past weekend, and you've probably heard about the efforts to get the white supremacist protesters fired. Is is legal for employers to fire employees for attending the…

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Orange County Employment Lawyers…

Orange County Employment Lawyers Blog

Covers employment law. By Nassiri Law.

http://www.orangecountyemploymentlawyersblog.com/

Sep 18
Female Doctors Allege Gender Discrimination in Pay

Female Doctors Allege Gender Discrimination in Pay

Gender discrimination can occur in all industries, at all education levels and all income tiers. Recently, a trio of female physicians in North Carolina filed a gender discrimination lawsuit alleging the male doctors within their health…
Sep 15
California Politicians Tackle the Problem of Sexual Harassment in Venture Capitalism

California Politicians Tackle the Problem of Sexual Harassment in Venture Capitalism

Gender discrimination in the technology sector has long been a problem which female Californians have simply had to endure. The anti-diversity manifesto by a former Google engineer is just the latest in a long line of more subtle disparities…
Sep 14
Fired Google Engineer Raises Issues of Free Speech in the Workplace

Fired Google Engineer Raises Issues of Free Speech in the Workplace

The recent case of James Damore has raised serious issues about politics and free speech in the workplace. Damore was a Google engineer who circulated a highly controversial “anti-diversity manifesto” among his co-workers. Among…

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Health Employment And Labor

Covers labor and employment law for the healthcare industry. By Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.

http://www.healthemploymentandlabor.com/

Sep 18
Federal Laws Do Not Preempt Connecticut Law Providing Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana User

Federal Laws Do Not Preempt Connecticut Law Providing Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana User

Connecticut employees using medical marijuana for certain debilitating medical conditions as allowed under Connecticut law for “qualified users” are protected under state law from being fired or refused employment based solely on…
Aug 28
NYC OATH Finds in Favor of Medical Marijuana User

NYC OATH Finds in Favor of Medical Marijuana User

As we have previously reported, there has been an uptick of new employment decisions finding in favor of registered medical marijuana users. Somewhat under the radar, New York City’s Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings…
Aug 28
NYC OATH Decision Finds for Medical Marijuana User

NYC OATH Decision Finds for Medical Marijuana User

As we have previously reported, there has been an uptick of new employment decisions finding in favor of registered medical marijuana users. Somewhat under the radar, New York City’s Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings…

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Unemployed and Scared

Appeals and tips specific to Minnesota's unemployment process. By IAJ Law, LLC.

http://iajlaw.com/news-articles/unemployment/

Sep 18
Unemployment Employment Misconduct in Minnesota Can Mean Anthing Except

Unemployment Employment Misconduct in Minnesota Can Mean Anthing Except

The post Unemployment Employment Misconduct in Minnesota Can Mean Anthing Except appeared first on IAJ Law, LLC. Employment misconduct is a phrase used with unemployment benefits in Minnesota. As you will see, it can mean just about…
Sep 4
Unemployment Tip # 008: Before The Phone Appeal, Obtain Your Employment File

Unemployment Tip # 008: Before The Phone Appeal, Obtain Your Employment File

The post Unemployment Tip # 008: Before The Phone Appeal, Obtain Your Employment File appeared first on IAJ Law, LLC. Having a successful game plan for an unemployment appeal hearing is really important. Unfortunately, a lot of people…
Aug 30
Why the Unemployment Appeal Statistics Posted for Minnesota Are Wrong

Why the Unemployment Appeal Statistics Posted for Minnesota Are Wrong

The post Why the Unemployment Appeal Statistics Posted for Minnesota Are Wrong appeared first on IAJ Law, LLC. Did you see the latest unemployment appeal statistics for Minnesota? Well, if you haven’t, the Department of Labor has…

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Northern Exposure

Covers employment law for U.S. companies with employees in Canada: By Fasken Martineau.

http://blogs.hrhero.com/northernexposure/

Sep 17
The importance of respecting confidentiality clauses in termination agreement

The importance of respecting confidentiality clauses in termination agreement

by Alexandra Meunier In Canadian labor relations, parties commonly enter into termination agreements in order to settle grievances and avoid any future litigation. Such agreements may contain confidentiality clauses. However, what happens…
Sep 11
Double dipping: Can employees get severance plus pension or disability benefits upon termination?

Double dipping: Can employees get severance plus pension or disability benefits upon termination?

by Julie Robinson Employees in Canada are usually entitled to receive reasonable notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice unless fired for cause. But if the employees receive pension or sick leave payments during the notice period, are…
Aug 27
Say it ain’t so: Simply stating that a document is ‘privileged’ doesn’t mean it i

Say it ain’t so: Simply stating that a document is ‘privileged’ doesn’t mean it i

by Hannah Roskey and Katie Clayton Maintaining the privilege of a document is a fundamental aspect of any litigation. The Canadian legal system is premised on the search for truth, which, by default, requires parties to disclose relevant…

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Goldbach Law Group Blog

Covers bankruptcy and employment law.

http://www.goldbachlaw.com/blog/

Sep 17
How To File For Bankruptcy

How To File For Bankruptcy

Filling for bankruptcy can be a somewhat stressful process. Much of this stress can be alleviated if you know how to file for bankruptcy, including all the requirements and steps needed to get your bankruptcy discharged in bankruptcy…
Sep 4
Crafting a Long Lasting Partnership Agreement

Crafting a Long Lasting Partnership Agreement

Starting a business is an exciting and stressful experience. If you have elected to form a partnership, whether it is a general partnership, a limited partnership or a joint venture, one of your first steps will be crafting a strong…
Aug 29
File for Bankruptcy to Avoid Foreclosure

File for Bankruptcy to Avoid Foreclosure

According to World Property Journal, there were 428,000 property foreclosures in the first half of 2017. This is a 20% decline from the same time last year. Typically, homeowners go through foreclosure due to income loss or having a variable…

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Immigration and Employment Law…

Immigration and Employment Law Blog

By Coane & Associates.

http://immigrationandemploymentlaw.wordpress.com/

Sep 17
Homeland Security Required to Release Convicted Criminals by Supreme Court

Homeland Security Required to Release Convicted Criminals by Supreme Court

In a press release dated September 13, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)informed the public that they are issuing visa sanctions against certain countries (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Cambodia and Eritrea) who do not assist in issuing…
Aug 31
Houston update

Houston update

I have not done a blog-post in awhile, but after the Houston floods caused by Hurricane Harvey, I feel compelled to write again. First of all, the staff at Coane and Associates has managed to survive the flood with limited…
Jul 28
Immigration Arrests and Raids and Employment Law Update

Immigration Arrests and Raids and Employment Law Update

Here is a video of a speech that I gave a few months ago to an overflow crowd in Houston. I was talking about my predictions for immigration raids of churches, hospitals, synagogues, mosques and other places where immigration officials…

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Boletin Laboral

Blog about labor and employment laws and workplace issues in Puerto Rico. By Robert A. Fleming.

http://www.abogadoslaborales.com

Sep 17
Evaluando la lista de los mejores patrono

Evaluando la lista de los mejores patrono

Recientemente se publicó en el Nuevo Día una lista de “Los Mejores Patronos de 2017”. Esa lista no necesariamente incluye los que en efecto son los ‘mejores’ patronos de Puerto Rico sino…
May 15
Licencia de doce meses no es un acomodo razonable

Licencia de doce meses no es un acomodo razonable

Una licencia adicional de doce meses no era un acomodo razonable bajo la Ley ADA (Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades) en el caso de una empleada que ya había disfrutado de cinco meses de licencia. La empresa la despidió luego…
May 2
Reforma laboral modifica concepto de horas extra

Reforma laboral modifica concepto de horas extra

Con la reforma laboral que trajo la ley 4-2017, el concepto de lo que es una hora extra cambió; se simplificó la manera de computarlas pero esto no necesariamente le hará la vida más facil al trabajador.…

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