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Law Clips

Covers employment law. By Greenwald Doherty.

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

Oct 19
Terminating an At-Will Employee for Poor Performance

Terminating an At-Will Employee for Poor Performance

The post Terminating an At-Will Employee for Poor Performance appeared first on Greenwald Doherty LLP.
Oct 9
Holiday Pay Policie

Holiday Pay Policie

Holiday pay policies would seem to be fairly straightforward – these are the days the company is closed for a holiday and employees will be paid for the day. As it so happens, this is one of the policies we employment lawyers get called…
Oct 9
Can You Fire An Employee On Workers’ Compensation Leave?

Can You Fire An Employee On Workers’ Compensation Leave?

It comes to many employers’ surprise that it can be legal to let an employee go who is out on workers’ compensation leave. The fact that an employee was hurt at work generally does not guarantee that his or her job will be…

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Ontario Disability Blog

News and resources regarding disability, personal injury & employment law in Ontario.

http://www.awaxmanlaw.ca/blog

Oct 19
What to Expect When You’re Expecting (to Take a Leave of Absence from Work) Part 1 – Job Protected Unpaid Time off Work

What to Expect When You’re Expecting (to Take a Leave of Absence from Work) Part 1 – Job Protected Unpaid Time off Work

Planning for the arrival of a baby can be overwhelming. From shopping for the perfect stroller and crib, to stockpiling diapers, wipes and onesies, there is a lot to think about as the big day approaches. In this article and the articles that…
Oct 13
Long-Term Disability Series Part 3 – How Does a Recurrent Disability Provision Work?

Long-Term Disability Series Part 3 – How Does a Recurrent Disability Provision Work?

There are many provisions and terms in insurance policies that can be difficult to understandand cause confusion.This is part 3 of our blog series that will take a closer look at certain terms/phrases used in long-term disability (LTD)…
Oct 13
Long-Term Disability Series Part 3 – How Does a Recurrent Disability Work?

Long-Term Disability Series Part 3 – How Does a Recurrent Disability Work?

There are many provisions and terms in insurance policies that can be difficult to understandand cause confusion.This is part 3 of our blog series that will take a closer look at certain terms/phrases used in long-term disability (LTD)…

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Ontario Disability Blog

By Aaron Waxman & Associates P.C. Covers disability laws and available resources for the people of Ontario.

http://www.awaxmanlaw.ca/blog

Oct 19
What to Expect When You’re Expecting (to Take a Leave of Absence from Work) Part 1 – Job Protected Unpaid Time off Work

What to Expect When You’re Expecting (to Take a Leave of Absence from Work) Part 1 – Job Protected Unpaid Time off Work

Planning for the arrival of a baby can be overwhelming. From shopping for the perfect stroller and crib, to stockpiling diapers, wipes and onesies, there is a lot to think about as the big day approaches. In this article and the articles that…
Oct 13
Long-Term Disability Series Part 3 – How Does a Recurrent Disability Provision Work?

Long-Term Disability Series Part 3 – How Does a Recurrent Disability Provision Work?

There are many provisions and terms in insurance policies that can be difficult to understandand cause confusion.This is part 3 of our blog series that will take a closer look at certain terms/phrases used in long-term disability (LTD)…
Oct 13
Long-Term Disability Series Part 3 – How Does a Recurrent Disability Work?

Long-Term Disability Series Part 3 – How Does a Recurrent Disability Work?

There are many provisions and terms in insurance policies that can be difficult to understandand cause confusion.This is part 3 of our blog series that will take a closer look at certain terms/phrases used in long-term disability (LTD)…

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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/

Oct 19
Friends, consumers, stakeholders: lend me your ear

Friends, consumers, stakeholders: lend me your ear

The importance of a clear and well executed public relations strategy can sometimes be overlooked when a corporation is in the middle of negotiating a merger or acquisition. However, involving your PR team early on in the transaction can pay…
Oct 17
Canadian M&A activity: mixed results for Q3 2017

Canadian M&A activity: mixed results for Q3 2017

As the Globe and Mail reports, Thomson Reuters has recently released figures for Canadian mergers and acquisitions in the third quarter of 2017. The figures show that while the volume of deals involving Canadian companies in the third quarter…
Oct 12
Regulators take aim at cryptocurrencie

Regulators take aim at cryptocurrencie

The emergence of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology over the past several years has shaken up the financial services sector in unprecedented fashion, in a corner of the Canadian economy that has been notoriously slow to adopt and…

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Employment Law 101

Covers employment law trends. By John A. Gallagher.

http://employmentlaw101.blogspot.com/

Oct 19
"If I Quit My Job, Will I...." -- Career Advice No One Will Give You

"If I Quit My Job, Will I...." -- Career Advice No One Will Give You

Rarely in Your Best InterestShould I Quit My Job? "If I Quit my Job, Will I....."I received thousands of calls a year from employees, and perhaps the most common questions I get are some variant of the following:"If I quit my job, will…
Oct 16
Is President Trump a Malignant Narcissist?

Is President Trump a Malignant Narcissist?

Rolling Stone's Matt Taiibi Makes Compelling Case that Donald Trump Mentally IllPlease Don't Reject Out of hand Until ReadingThe always stellar Matthew C. ("Matt") Taiibi, who is in my view as important a journalist existing today in America,…
Oct 12
Should I Sign a Severance or Separation Agreement Requiring Me to Consent to a Non-Competition Restriction?

Should I Sign a Severance or Separation Agreement Requiring Me to Consent to a Non-Competition Restriction?

Philadelphia-Area Lawyer Experienced in Non-Compete AgreementsFighting Non-Competes Since 1991 Questions? John will spend 5-10 minutes with you discussing your current work situation, your disability/FMLA leave,…

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Technology Company Counselor

Covers benefits and compensation, employment law, immigration, intellectual property, litigation, securities, tax planning, and transactional issues affecting technology companies. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.techcompanycounselor.com/

Oct 19
Model Cyber Security Law Pending Final Action By National Association of Insurance Commissioner

Model Cyber Security Law Pending Final Action By National Association of Insurance Commissioner

It is highly likely that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will adopt a model data cyber security law premised largely on the New York State Department of Financial Services…
Oct 11
New Article: Managing Employee Benefits in the Face of Technological Change

New Article: Managing Employee Benefits in the Face of Technological Change

Our colleague Michelle Capezza of Epstein Becker Green authored an article in Confero, titled “Managing Employee Benefits in the Face of Technological Change.” Following is an excerpt – click here to download…
Oct 11
Plan Sponsors: Potential Targets for IRS Compliance Examination

Plan Sponsors: Potential Targets for IRS Compliance Examination

Our colleague Sharon L. Lippett, at Epstein Becker Green, has a post on the Financial Services Employment Law blog that will be of interest to many of our readers technology industry employers and plan sponsors: “Plan…

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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/

Oct 19
Model Cyber Security Law Pending Final Action By National Association of Insurance Commissioner

Model Cyber Security Law Pending Final Action By National Association of Insurance Commissioner

It is highly likely that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will adopt a model data cyber security law premised largely on the New York State Department of Financial Services…
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…

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Financial Services Employment Law

Provides news, updates and insights for financial services employers. By Epstein Becker Green.

http://www.financialservicesemploymentlaw.com/

Oct 19
Model Cyber Security Law Pending Final Action By National Association of Insurance Commissioner

Model Cyber Security Law Pending Final Action By National Association of Insurance Commissioner

It is highly likely that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) will adopt a model data cyber security law premised largely on the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYSDFS”) cyber…
Oct 10
Plan Sponsors: Potential Targets for IRS Compliance Examination

Plan Sponsors: Potential Targets for IRS Compliance Examination

The IRS recently released the Tax Exempt and Government Entities FY 2018 Work Plan (the “2018 Work Plan”) which provides helpful information for sponsors of tax-qualified retirement plans about the focus of the IRS’ 2018…
Sep 11
New York Paid Family Leave Regulations Finalized

New York Paid Family Leave Regulations Finalized

Our colleagues Susan Gross Sholinsky, Marc A. Mandelman, and Nancy L. Gunzenhauser, at Epstein Becker Green, have a post on the Retail Labor and Employment Law blog that will be of interest to many of our readers in the financial services…

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Restaurant Worker News Blog

Covers employment law issues in the restaurant industry. By Berke-Weiss & Pechman LLP.

http://waiterpay.com/blog/

Oct 19
Philadelphia Restaurant to Pay $400,000 to 63 Workers for Wage Theft Violation

Philadelphia Restaurant to Pay $400,000 to 63 Workers for Wage Theft Violation

Talula’s Garden, a Philadelphia restaurant, has agreed to pay 63 workers $400,000 for wage theft violations, including requiring employees to work unpaid hours, according to a lawsuit initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor. The…
Oct 17
Mastro’s Restaurant Accused of Stealing from Tip Pool

Mastro’s Restaurant Accused of Stealing from Tip Pool

Tipped employees at Mastro’s Steakhouse in Chicago sued the restaurant in Illinois state court, claiming that the restaurant illegally retained a portion of the tip pool, and failed to pay its servers the correct minimum wage. Former…
Sep 25
Dimora Ristorante Pays Waiter $60,000 in a Wage Violations Settlement

Dimora Ristorante Pays Waiter $60,000 in a Wage Violations Settlement

Dimora Ristorante, an Italian restaurant in Norwood, New Jersey, has paid $60,000 to a former waiter to settle a wage violations lawsuit for unpaid minimum and overtime wages and tip theft. The waiter argued that Dimora unlawfully…

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FMLA Insights

Covers the Family Medical Leave Act. By Franczek Radelet.

http://www.fmlainsights.com

Oct 19
When You Don't Train Your Managers About the FMLA, You're Begging for This Kind of Smackdown

When You Don't Train Your Managers About the FMLA, You're Begging for This Kind of Smackdown

When a manager learns that one of his employees is in the hospital for several days, that’s almost always enough information for the employer to have an inkling that the employee may need FMLA leave. But one employer…
Sep 13
If an Employee Attends a Beyonce Concert While on FMLA Leave, Can She Be Terminated?

If an Employee Attends a Beyonce Concert While on FMLA Leave, Can She Be Terminated?

All the single ladies . . . all the single ladies . . . Now put your hands up, oh, oh, oh . . . Imagine marketing director, Michelle, jamming to this Beyonce song in the middle of AT&T Stadium in Dallas. On that very day,…
Aug 28
Hurricane Harvey and the FMLA: Are Your Employees Eligible for Leave During a Natural Disaster?

Hurricane Harvey and the FMLA: Are Your Employees Eligible for Leave During a Natural Disaster?

Our thoughts and prayers are with those in Texas and Louisiana who are in the dangerous path of Hurricane Harvey. Join us sending a donation to those organizations performing rescue operations and providing much needed help to our…

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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

Oct 18
Are We Part of the Problem? How #MeToo and Harvey Weinstein Shows Settling Out of Court Might Be Making Things Worse

Are We Part of the Problem? How #MeToo and Harvey Weinstein Shows Settling Out of Court Might Be Making Things Worse

In recent days, an online campaign designed to highlight the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment has spread across social media. Frustrated by the number of women stepping forward with allegations of sexual…
Oct 17
The Problem With Emoji

The Problem With Emoji

We may not all know the term emoji, but we have all seen them or used them. Emojis are small digital images or icons used to express an idea or emotion onine. The term is only a couple of decades old and derives from the Japanese words e, a…
Oct 5
Make an Estate Plan, and Keep It Up to Date!

Make an Estate Plan, and Keep It Up to Date!

A recent survey shows that the majority of Americans do not have an estate plan – in the form of either a will or a living trust – in place. Among Americans 72 years old and above, 81 percent do have an estate plan, but 78 percent…

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Boston Lawyer Blog

Covers litigation, criminal and employment law. By Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP.

http://www.bostonlawyerblog.com/

Oct 18
What do Rolling Stone, Harvey Weinstein, and Bill Cosby have in common? The law of defamation.

What do Rolling Stone, Harvey Weinstein, and Bill Cosby have in common? The law of defamation.

The last two years have been exceptionally active for defamation cases in matters involving allegations of sexual harassment or assault. Just during the last week, for example, a lawyer for Harvey Weinstein announced that he intends to sue…
Oct 13
Doe v. University of Cincinnati: The Sixth Circuit Weighs in on Title IX and Due Proce

Doe v. University of Cincinnati: The Sixth Circuit Weighs in on Title IX and Due Proce

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided Doe v. University of Cincinnati, upholding a preliminary injunction preventing the University of Cincinnati from suspending a student it found responsible for sexual assault. The decision is…
Oct 5
Beyond Sports and Sex Part 1: Employment Discrimination Claims Under Title IX

Beyond Sports and Sex Part 1: Employment Discrimination Claims Under Title IX

In this series, I look at some of the protections afforded by Title IX that have received less attention in the media and political arena than Title IX’s applications to equity in athletics and campus sexual assault. The common…

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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.

https://www.vwlawyers.ca/blog/

Oct 18
North v. Metaswitch Networks: Ontario's Top Court Confirms the Correct Approach to Employee Severance

North v. Metaswitch Networks: Ontario's Top Court Confirms the Correct Approach to Employee Severance

A recent decision from Ontario's Court of Appeal, North v. Metaswitch Networks Corporation, confirms how the courts in our province will assess an employee's severance entitlement where his/her employment was governed by a…
Oct 16
Bad faith dismissals: is medical evidence required to prove damages?

Bad faith dismissals: is medical evidence required to prove damages?

A dismissal from employment is rarely pleasant for anyone involved. Frustration, anxiety and hurt feelings are all common by-products. But how do we assess whether an employee has suffered harm beyond the ordinary due to a poorly handled…
Oct 11
Paul Willetts Quoted in the Lawyer's Daily

Paul Willetts Quoted in the Lawyer's Daily

Vey Willetts lawyer Paul Willetts was quoted in the October 10, 2017 edition of The Lawyer's Daily. The article, "Timing, Privacy Issues Raised over Ontario's Proposed Domestic Violence Leave Bill," considers recent proposed legislation…

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Washgington Labor and Employment…

Washgington Labor and Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.washingtonlaborandemploymentblog.com/

Oct 18
Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 55: The LEOFF II Right to Sue the Employer

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 55: The LEOFF II Right to Sue the Employer

By Jim Cline This article is the 55th in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them. Over the last few months and continuing…
Oct 11
Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 54: Civil Lawsuits for Injuries — When is the Employer Liable

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 54: Civil Lawsuits for Injuries — When is the Employer Liable

By: Jim Cline This article is the 54th in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them. Over the last few months and continuing…
Oct 5
Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 53: Filing L&I Safety Complaint

Representing the Injured or Disabled Member Part 53: Filing L&I Safety Complaint

By: Jim Cline This article is the 53rd in a multiple part series covering the rights your injured and disabled members have and how you, as a union or guild representative, can best assist them. Over the several weeks and continuing for the…

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National Police and Fire Labor…

National Police and Fire Labor Blog

Covers legal developments concerning law enforcement and firefighter labor law. By Cline and Associates.

http://www.nationalpoliceandfirelaborblog.com

Oct 18
Florida Police Officer Was Not Discriminated Against After Being Fired For Lack of Qualification

Florida Police Officer Was Not Discriminated Against After Being Fired For Lack of Qualification

By: Loyd Willaford and Sarah Burke In Valdes v. City of Doral, a former police officer alleged he had been unlawfully terminated after his job restrictions prohibited him from patrolling the streets. The city argued that it was necessary for…
Oct 17
Pennsylvania County Lacks Basic Understanding of the FMLA, Terminates 911 Director For Taking Leave to Care for Her Elderly Parent

Pennsylvania County Lacks Basic Understanding of the FMLA, Terminates 911 Director For Taking Leave to Care for Her Elderly Parent

By: Loyd Willaford and Sarah Burke In Raimondi v. Wyoming County, a former 911 Center director was terminated after she took FMLA leave to care for her mother and father. The County argued that the director was not entitled to FMLA because…
Oct 11
Disabled Deputy Sheriff in Virginia Was Not Discriminated Against By Losing Out on Open Job Position to More Qualified Individual

Disabled Deputy Sheriff in Virginia Was Not Discriminated Against By Losing Out on Open Job Position to More Qualified Individual

By: Loyd Willaford and Sarah Burke In United States v. Woody, a former deputy sheriff was unable to perform her job after being diagnosed with a heart condition and asked for a transfer to a different position. A position opened but the…

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California Employment Law

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

http://www.griegolaw.com/blog.aspx

Oct 18
Understanding What Employee Benefits Are Required by Law

Understanding What Employee Benefits Are Required by Law

The laws surrounding employee benefits can be complex, and they differ from state to state. For this reason, it is helpful to work with an employment attorney in San Jose if you are employed in that city to find out how the law applies to…
Oct 11
What Whistle Blowers Should Know About Employer Retaliation

What Whistle Blowers Should Know About Employer Retaliation

Whistle blowers are protected from retaliation by law. If you are involved in a whistle blowing case, hire an employee rights attorney in San Jose to ensure that you are not subject to any unlawful retaliation in your workplace, and so…
Oct 4
A Look at Wage and Hour Law Enforcement

A Look at Wage and Hour Law Enforcement

Both federal and state laws make mandates about how employers must handle wages and hours for their employees. Violations of these employment laws are often the subject of employee-rights cases. If you believe your employer is not…

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McEldrew Young Blog

Covers whistleblower law and wage theft for employees.

http://www.mceldrewyoung.com/blog/

Oct 18
SEC Charges Rio Tinto with Accounting Fraud

SEC Charges Rio Tinto with Accounting Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint in the Southern District of New York alleging violations of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act for an accounting fraud related to the valuation of a coal business in…
Oct 16
Australia Joint Committee Recommends More Whistleblower Protection

Australia Joint Committee Recommends More Whistleblower Protection

Australia appears to have moved one step closer to adopting whistleblower rewards and additional retaliation protections with a report last month by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services. The report’s…
Oct 13
Simultaneous Surgeries Create Potential Liability for Medical Malpractice, Fraud

Simultaneous Surgeries Create Potential Liability for Medical Malpractice, Fraud

The practice of concurrent and overlapping procedures by medical surgeons has come into the spotlight over the past two years due to injuries resulting from the practice. Since this practice can sometimes involve fraud or medical malpractice,…

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Canada Employment & Labour Law…

Canada Employment & Labour Law Blog

Covers Canadian employment law issues. By Minken Employment Lawyers.

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

Oct 17
Employee Entitled to Reasonable Notice – Even Before Starting Work!

Employee Entitled to Reasonable Notice – Even Before Starting Work!

In Buchanan v. Introjunction Ltd. (c.o.b. Otherly), an employee whose employment contract was terminated prior to starting work was entitled to 6 weeks of reasonable notice. The post Employee Entitled to Reasonable Notice – Even Before…
Oct 10
The Ontario government is proposing Bill 148 – amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000

The Ontario government is proposing Bill 148 – amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000

The Second Reading Debate began on September 12, 2017. Prior to Bill 148 receiving Royal Assent, it must go through a Third Reading. The post The Ontario government is proposing Bill 148 – amendments to the Employment Standards Act,…
Oct 10
SCC Rules Termination Due to Drug Policy Not Discriminatory

SCC Rules Termination Due to Drug Policy Not Discriminatory

In Stewart v. Elk Valley Coal Corp., the Supreme Court of Canada found that the company’s drug policy did not discriminate against an employee who had a drug addiction and was fired in accordance with the policy. The post SCC Rules…

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California Labor and Employment…

California Labor and Employment Law

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

http://www.calaborlaw.com

Oct 17
“Sharp” Defense Lawyers Smacked Down by Appeals Court

“Sharp” Defense Lawyers Smacked Down by Appeals Court

Ever wonder what would happen if a lawyer tried to “pull a fast one” on a trial court judge? Wonder no more. In Francisco Diaz v Prof. Community Mgt., Inc., a case decided in October 2017... [[ This is a content summary only.…
Jul 22
Can Employers Require Employees to Remain on Premises?

Can Employers Require Employees to Remain on Premises?

A reader of this blog recently asked an intriguing question: “Your boss may require you to remain on work premises during your rest break.: Is this still true after the recent California... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…
May 20
What Break Periods Am I Entitled To?

What Break Periods Am I Entitled To?

Under California law (which is much more generous to employees than federal law), if you are a non-exempt worker, you are entitled to meal and rest breaks: a 30-minute meal break if you work more... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my…

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Labor & Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.laboremploymentlawblog.com/

Oct 17
California Governor Approves Three More Employment Laws: “Ban The Box”; Expansion of Sexual Harassment Training; and Contractors Liable for Subcontractors’ Wage and Benefit Obligation

California Governor Approves Three More Employment Laws: “Ban The Box”; Expansion of Sexual Harassment Training; and Contractors Liable for Subcontractors’ Wage and Benefit Obligation

The deadline for California Governor Jerry Brown to sign new bills into law officially expired October 15, 2017. In addition to signing five bills last week, the Governor signed three more employment-related bills into law over the weekend…
Oct 17
California Governor Vetoes Two Bills Related to Public Report of Gender Wage Differentials and Discrimination Based on “Reproductive Health Decisions”

California Governor Vetoes Two Bills Related to Public Report of Gender Wage Differentials and Discrimination Based on “Reproductive Health Decisions”

Late Sunday afternoon, Governor Brown vetoed a proposal to impose a controversial new mandate for large California employers to collect and publicly report data about the salaries of male and female employees and board members. The Governor…
Oct 13
5 New Laws: California Governor Approves Employee-Friendly Law

5 New Laws: California Governor Approves Employee-Friendly Law

The 2017 California Legislature adjourned on September 15, 2017, and resulted in more than 700 bills being sent to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk for approval. Although the deadline for the Governor to sign new bills into law does not…

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Pennsylvania Labor and Employment…

Pennsylvania Labor and Employment Blog

Covers employment and labor law issues. By McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.

http://www.palaborandemploymentblog.com/

Oct 17
Service Advisors at Auto Dealerships: An FLSA Exemption Case Makes its Way Back to the Supreme Court

Service Advisors at Auto Dealerships: An FLSA Exemption Case Makes its Way Back to the Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court will address again whether service advisors are exempt from overtime compensation requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). In a case involving several procedural twists and turns, the…
Oct 17
Service Advisors at Auto Dealerships: An FLSA Exemption Case Makes its Way Back to the Supreme Court

Service Advisors at Auto Dealerships: An FLSA Exemption Case Makes its Way Back to the Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court will address again whether service advisors are exempt from overtime compensation requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). In a case involving several procedural twists and turns, the…
Oct 6
What Does Attorney General’s Memo on Transgender Rights Mean for Employers?

What Does Attorney General’s Memo on Transgender Rights Mean for Employers?

LGBTQ workplace rights is perhaps the most rapidly evolving area in employment law. On October 4, 2017, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions formally weighed in on the topic. He issued a memorandum to all federal…

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Employment Law Alert

Covers employment law topics, including discrimination, employment agreements, family leave, privacy and restrictive covenants. By Gibbons.

http://www.employmentlawalert.com

Oct 17
Seventh Circuit Upholds Forum Selection Clauses in Employee Benefits Plan

Seventh Circuit Upholds Forum Selection Clauses in Employee Benefits Plan

In Mathias v. Caterpillar, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld a forum selection clause requiring a participant in a benefits plan governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act…
Oct 4
Gibbons Ranked Best Law Firm and Best Lobbying Firm in Inaugural NJBIZ Reader Ranking

Gibbons Ranked Best Law Firm and Best Lobbying Firm in Inaugural NJBIZ Reader Ranking

Gibbons P.C. has been selected as the best law firm and the best lobbying firm in New Jersey in the inaugural NJBIZ Reader Ranking Awards. The Reader Rankings were compiled through an online survey seeking the best of the best in a wide range…
Sep 5
Courts Send Signal That Care in Drafting Arbitration Provisions is Key

Courts Send Signal That Care in Drafting Arbitration Provisions is Key

Two recent decisions, one by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the other by the New Jersey Appellate Division, offer some interesting insight into the validity and viability of arbitration clauses that send employment-related disputes…

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Orange County Employment Lawyers…

Orange County Employment Lawyers Blog

Covers employment law. By Nassiri Law.

http://www.orangecountyemploymentlawyersblog.com/

Oct 17
California Age Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Facebook

California Age Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Facebook

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 USC 621, outlaws discrimination on the basis of one’s older age. When Congress passed the law, it acknowledged that older persons were disadvantaged by companies had commonly begun…
Oct 15
$2.75M Settlement Proposed in California Employee Misclassification Lawsuit

$2.75M Settlement Proposed in California Employee Misclassification Lawsuit

A California employee misclassification lawsuit appears to be drawing toward a resolution, after plaintiffs – a group of corporate training managers – have asked a federal judge to approve a $2.75 million settlement alleging their…
Oct 14
New California Employment Laws Enacted in October 2017

New California Employment Laws Enacted in October 2017

In mid-September, the 2017 California Legislature adjourned, having sent more than seven hundred bills to Governor Jerry Brown for approval. Governor Brown has already signed many of these bills into law. Among the new laws are several…

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Human Resources News

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

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

Oct 17
California employers must adjust to new laws on leave, pay, criminal history

California employers must adjust to new laws on leave, pay, criminal history

Pay equity, parental leave, and criminal history are hot topics that have been grabbing attention for some time, and employers in California now need to prepare for three newly signed laws addressing those issues. The new laws include…
Oct 16
Trump administration discontinues ACA’s CSR payment

Trump administration discontinues ACA’s CSR payment

On October 12, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Acting Secretary Eric Hargan and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma released a statement announcing that cost-sharing reductions (CSR) payments were to be…
Oct 12
New Executive Order seeks to expand health insurance option

New Executive Order seeks to expand health insurance option

After several failed legislative attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Donald Trump is now taking matters into his own hands. On October 12, Trump signed a new Executive Order (EO) designed to “expand…

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Texas Employment Law Blog

Covers employment law and discrimination issues. By the McKinney Law Firm.

http://www.texasemploymentlawblog.com/

Oct 17
Weinstein Case Highlights Difficulty Employees Face When Reporting Workplace Harassment Claim

Weinstein Case Highlights Difficulty Employees Face When Reporting Workplace Harassment Claim

Harvey Weinstein NPR had an excellent story yesterday about the problems that employees face in the workplace when they report sexual harassment:"Former Hollywood mogul Harvey…
Aug 31
Tort Reform Is A Lie: Hot Coffee Still Being Used to Mislead

Tort Reform Is A Lie: Hot Coffee Still Being Used to Mislead

Here's the lie:The lies used to support corporate efforts to continue to restrict regular people's access to the courthouse are powerful. And, sadly, they work. Routinely, potential clients who are sitting in my office will reference the…
Jul 5
Fox Running the Hen House -- Trump Nominates Corporate Lawyer as EEOC Chair

Fox Running the Hen House -- Trump Nominates Corporate Lawyer as EEOC Chair

Janet Dhillon, general counsel and corporate secretary for Burlington Stores, Inc., has been nominated by President Trump to fill a vacant seat on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and to become its Chair. If confirmed, Ms. Dhillon…

Rank this Week: 1106

Classified: The Class Action Blog

A blog focused on the latest class action developments and trends by the attorneys of Carlton Fields Jorden Burt.

http://classifiedclassaction.com/

Oct 17
Food for Thought: Liability-Only Class Certification Denied for Claims That “No Sugar Added” Juice Labels Misled Consumers Into Thinking the Juice Had Fewer Calorie

Food for Thought: Liability-Only Class Certification Denied for Claims That “No Sugar Added” Juice Labels Misled Consumers Into Thinking the Juice Had Fewer Calorie

Plaintiff’s putative class action alleged that defendant Mott’s violated FDA regulations and California’s Sherman Law and Unfair Competition Law when it labeled and sold its 100 percent apple juice with the label “No…
Sep 28
The Continuing Saga of Standing in Data Breach Class Actions: The 8th Circuit Weighs In

The Continuing Saga of Standing in Data Breach Class Actions: The 8th Circuit Weighs In

We previously reported on the developing circuit split over Article III standing in data breach class action cases. In August, the D.C. Circuit Court joined the Sixth, Seventh, and Ninth Circuits in finding that the injury-in-fact requirement…
Sep 27
Supreme Court Asked to Resolve Circuit Split Over Applicability of American Pipe Tolling to Successive Class Action

Supreme Court Asked to Resolve Circuit Split Over Applicability of American Pipe Tolling to Successive Class Action

We previously blogged on whether the Supreme Court’s ruling in American Pipe applies to toll the statute of limitations for successive putative class actions. In Resh v. China Agritech, Inc., the Ninth Circuit held that American Pipe…

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ERISA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.erisalawyerblog.com/

Oct 17
ERISA-Eighth Circuit Court Of Appeals Holds That Claims For Damages Under ERISA Should Be Dismissed When No Financial Loss Is Suffered

ERISA-Eighth Circuit Court Of Appeals Holds That Claims For Damages Under ERISA Should Be Dismissed When No Financial Loss Is Suffered

In Thole v. U.S. Bank, No. 16-1928 (8th Cir. 2017), plaintiffs James Thole and Sherry Smith (together, the “plaintiffs”) brought a putative class action against U.S. Bank, N.A. (“U.S. Bank”) and others…
Oct 16
Employee Benefits-IRS Provides Guidance On Period For Curing A Loan Default Caused By Missed Payment

Employee Benefits-IRS Provides Guidance On Period For Curing A Loan Default Caused By Missed Payment

The Guidance Provided. In Technical Memorandum 201736022, the IRS provides guidance on how a cure period, as described in § 1.72(p)-1, Q&A-10(a), is applied for a participant who fails to make installment payments required…
Oct 13
Employee Benefits-IRS Announces Increase In PCOR Fee

Employee Benefits-IRS Announces Increase In PCOR Fee

In Notice 2017-61, the IRS announces an increase in PCOR Fees generally for years ending on or after October 1, 2017 and before October 1, 2018. Here is what the Notice says. PURPOSE The Notice provides the adjusted applicable dollar…

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Working the Law: News and Views on…

Working the Law: News and Views on Employment Issues

Covers Massachusetts employment law issues such as employment discrimination, sexual harasment and wrongful discharge. By Jack Merrill.

http://www.framinghamlegal.com/

Oct 17
Massachusetts Law Continues to Protect against Gender Identity Discrimination Despite Federal Pronouncment

Massachusetts Law Continues to Protect against Gender Identity Discrimination Despite Federal Pronouncment

When Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced that his Justice Department rejects the idea that transgender people are protected under Title VII, the federal workplace discrimination statute, it received quick condemnation from a…
Oct 17
Massachusetts Law Continues to Protect against Gender Identity Discrimination Despite Federal Pronouncment

Massachusetts Law Continues to Protect against Gender Identity Discrimination Despite Federal Pronouncment

When Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced that his Justice Department rejects the idea that transgender people are protected under Title VII, the federal workplace discrimination statute, it received quick condemnation from a…
Sep 5
Pregnant Workers will Enjoy Broad New Job Protections under Recently Signed Massachusetts Law

Pregnant Workers will Enjoy Broad New Job Protections under Recently Signed Massachusetts Law

Massachusetts recently took another step to protect members of its workforce. Late in July, Gov. Charlie Baker signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which provides broad new rules for pregnant women. The law will take effect on April 1,…

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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/

Oct 17
34 Jobs That Get Denied Unemployment

34 Jobs That Get Denied Unemployment

The post 34 Jobs That Get Denied Unemployment appeared first on IAJ Law, LLC. Getting denied unemployment benefits calls for an appeal. Unfortunately, there are 34 jobs that always get denied because Minnesota views them as…
Oct 2
Unemployment Tip # 009: Wages for Unemployment

Unemployment Tip # 009: Wages for Unemployment

The post Unemployment Tip # 009: Wages for Unemployment appeared first on IAJ Law, LLC. Wages in terms of unemployment benefits are significant. The more money we earned, the more in unemployment benefits we can receive. The…
Sep 28
Drinking Snake Oil While Unemployed

Drinking Snake Oil While Unemployed

The post Drinking Snake Oil While Unemployed appeared first on IAJ Law, LLC. Snake oil is a medical term that means of little value. In other words, a treatment that offers little value is viewed as snake oil. [Read More] The post…

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Atlanta Employment Attorneys Blog

Covers employment law. By Mays & Kerr LLC.

http://www.atlantaemploymentattorneysblog.com/

Oct 16
Meeting the Requirements of the FLSA While Employing Commission-Only Employees in Tennessee

Meeting the Requirements of the FLSA While Employing Commission-Only Employees in Tennessee

Employers may sometimes be faced with the need to get creative when their preferred methods for compensating workers don’t necessarily mesh neatly with statutory requirements. For example, balancing an interest in compensating sales…
Oct 12
Same-Sex Sexual Harassment and Title VII Litigation in Tennessee

Same-Sex Sexual Harassment and Title VII Litigation in Tennessee

While the most common version of workplace sexual harassment that most people visualize may be a male harassing a subordinate female, that is not the only form of sexual harassment that Title VII recognizes as actionable. Sexual harassment…
Oct 5
Employer Wins FMLA Case Against Fired Employee Because the Employee Didn’t Prove that the Termination was Done Because of Her Leave

Employer Wins FMLA Case Against Fired Employee Because the Employee Didn’t Prove that the Termination was Done Because of Her Leave

For employers, complicated issues can arise from deciding to terminate an employee who is out on leave. Depending on the circumstances, executing this termination may leave the employer open to a Family and Medical Leave Act lawsuit. In the…

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New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment law. By Phillips & Associates.

https://www.newjerseyemploymentlawyerblog.net/

Oct 16
Contract’s Arbitration Provision Doesn’t Stop New Jersey Dancer from Pursuing Her Minimum Wage Lawsuit

Contract’s Arbitration Provision Doesn’t Stop New Jersey Dancer from Pursuing Her Minimum Wage Lawsuit

The issue of compliance with overtime and minimum wage requirements is an emerging one within the realm of certain adult entertainment businesses. Many exotic dancers have begun taking their employers to court to claim that the pay they…
Oct 12
Alleged Victims of Pregnancy Discrimination Take On Real Estate, Engineering Employers in New Jersey

Alleged Victims of Pregnancy Discrimination Take On Real Estate, Engineering Employers in New Jersey

Too often, women across all fields of work face discriminatory hurdles in their employment. This is especially true for pregnant women and new mothers. Sometimes the bias will be overt comments, while other times it may be more subtle, like…
Oct 5
NFL Linebacker Sues Former Team in New Jersey for Allegedly Engaging in Illegal Discrimination Based Upon His Bipolar Disorder

NFL Linebacker Sues Former Team in New Jersey for Allegedly Engaging in Illegal Discrimination Based Upon His Bipolar Disorder

Disability discrimination can take place in almost any employment setting. Both federal and New Jersey laws require an employer to accommodate, within reason, an employee with a disability unless providing that reasonable accommodation would…

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California Peculiarities…

California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog

Covers California employment law. By Seyfarth Shaw.

http://www.calpeculiarities.com/

Oct 16
2017 Labor & Employment Legislative Update: It’s Finally Over! (For Now…)

2017 Labor & Employment Legislative Update: It’s Finally Over! (For Now…)

Seyfarth Synopsis: New statutory obligations for California employers in 2018 will include prohibitions on inquiries into applicants’ salary and conviction histories, expanding CFRA to employees of smaller employers, expansion of…
Oct 16
California Passes State-Wide Ban-the-Box Law

California Passes State-Wide Ban-the-Box Law

Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Legislature has just created yet another protected class of individuals entitled to sue employers under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. The new class of potential plaintiffs are applicants denied…
Oct 12
Third Time’s The Charm For California Salary History Ban Legislation

Third Time’s The Charm For California Salary History Ban Legislation

Seyfarth Synopsis: After two previous failed attempts, California joins seven other U.S. jurisdictions to prohibit inquiries into an applicant’s salary history. Read on for a recap of the new law. With Governor Jerry Brown…

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Wakely Mediation & Negotiation…

Wakely Mediation & Negotiation Blog

Covers issues related to dispute resolution and negotiations with a focus on employment and workplace issues. By Dave Wakely.

http://wakelymediation.com/mediation-negotiation-blog/

Oct 16
Say Yes in a Negotiation

Say Yes in a Negotiation

How to Say Yes in a Negotiation Lots of negotiation texts make a lot of the concept of being able to disagree without being disagreeable. Given significantly less attention is the concept of been able to agree without being disagreeable or…
Sep 7
Life Saving Negotiation: A Case Study

Life Saving Negotiation: A Case Study

Highly persuasive negotiation techniques that allow you to continue the conversation while looking for an agreement are important in a myriad of circumstances. One of the most obvious examples of when highly persuasive techniques are…
Sep 5
Spectrum of Mediation: Facilitative Mediation

Spectrum of Mediation: Facilitative Mediation

This is the long over due second of a three part series on the spectrum of mediation. If you missed it, check out part one on evaluative mediation.The spectrum of mediation hosts three main types or styles of mediation. They flow from…

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Labor & Employment Law…

Labor & Employment Law Perspectives

By Foley & Lardner LLP.

http://www.laboremploymentperspectives.com/

Oct 16
When Firing A Sympathetic Employee – Circumstances Matter A Lot

When Firing A Sympathetic Employee – Circumstances Matter A Lot

The recent case of Carroll v. Comprehensive Women’s Health illustrates the importance of circumstances and perception when terminating a “sympathetic” employee. Indeed the opinion reads like a case study of facts and…
Oct 16
So You Want to Give Your Employee a Bonus?

So You Want to Give Your Employee a Bonus?

There are many reasons employers give bonuses to employees. Bonuses are a motivator. They effectively reward past contributions. Bonuses also allow employers to provide additional compensation to the workforce on a one-time basis…
Oct 9
OFCCP Offers Limited Compliance Relief for Federal Contractors in Wake of Recent Hurricane

OFCCP Offers Limited Compliance Relief for Federal Contractors in Wake of Recent Hurricane

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has taken two concrete steps to provide federal contractors compliance relief. The first, a…

Rank this Week: 2580

Law Offices of Gregory D. Jordan…

Law Offices of Gregory D. Jordan Blog

Covers business disputes, employment law matters and oil and gas law matters throughout Texas.

http://www.theaustintriallawyer.com/blog/

Oct 16
Texas appeals court rules on consent provision in oil lease case

Texas appeals court rules on consent provision in oil lease case

A Texas appeals court eliminated a $27.7 million judgment against an oil and gas company in a dispute over a drilling farmout agreement, ruling that the contract permitted the company to withhold consent to an assignment of the agreement.…
Sep 29
Texas telecommunications company sues Comcast claiming tortious interference

Texas telecommunications company sues Comcast claiming tortious interference

A small Texas telecommunications company has filed a lawsuit against cable giant Comcast, alleging tortious interference with contract. In the lawsuit, Anthony Luna claims Comcast dug up and destroyed cables owned by his company, Telecom…
Jul 26
Texas appellate court rules against owner of royalty interest in fraudulent inducement lawsuit

Texas appellate court rules against owner of royalty interest in fraudulent inducement lawsuit

A Texas appellate court held that the owner of a royalty interest could not claim fraudulent inducement with regard to its settlement with a Shell Oil affiliate that operated the oil and gas property. In 2014, a Texas state court jury found…

Rank this Week: 1969

Employment Law Business Guide

Addresses employment law issues. By McLane, Graf, Raulerson, & Middleton, PA.

http://www.employmentlawbusinessguide.com

Oct 16
DOJ Changes Course on Transgender Discrimination

DOJ Changes Course on Transgender Discrimination

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on October 4, 2017 issued a memorandum to all US Attorneys signaling a change in the previously articulated position of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on transgender employment…
Oct 16
DOJ Changes Course on Transgender Discrimination

DOJ Changes Course on Transgender Discrimination

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on October 4, 2017 issued a memorandum to all US Attorneys signaling a change in the previously articulated position of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on transgender employment…
Sep 7
Overtime Rule Update: Trump Administration Drops Its Appeal

Overtime Rule Update: Trump Administration Drops Its Appeal

In a brief court filing on Tuesday, the Trump Administration dropped its appeal of the injunction preventing the Obama Administration’s new overtime rule from going into effect. The new overtime rule, which was supposed to have gone…

Rank this Week: 2457

Southwest Florida Employment Law…

Southwest Florida Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.swflemploymentlawblog.com/

Oct 16
HR Seminars: Transparency, Efficiency and the EEOC Portal System

HR Seminars: Transparency, Efficiency and the EEOC Portal System

Today’s guest post comes from Susan Smith Erdelyi, Esquire, Marks Gray, Jacksonville. She will be presenting at the Florida Law Alliance Fall Employment Law Conference taking place on Friday, November 10, 2017 with EEOC District…
Oct 16
HR Seminars: Transparency, Efficiency and the EEOC Portal System

HR Seminars: Transparency, Efficiency and the EEOC Portal System

Today’s guest post comes from Susan Smith Erdelyi, Esquire, Marks Gray, Jacksonville. She will be presenting at the Florida Law Alliance Fall Employment Law Conference taking place on Friday, November 10, 2017 with EEOC District…
Oct 9
What You Need to Know About Employment Dispute Arbitration

What You Need to Know About Employment Dispute Arbitration

Today’s guest post comes from Michael Schofield, Esq., from the Clark Partington firm in Pensacola. He will be presenting at the Florida Law Alliance Fall Employment Law Conference taking place on Friday, November 10, 2017 (see below…

Rank this Week: 2766

Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/

Oct 15
Sales Representative Who Was Paid $900,000 Can Still Claim Violation of Overtime Law, Says Federal Court

Sales Representative Who Was Paid $900,000 Can Still Claim Violation of Overtime Law, Says Federal Court

Under federal law, employers must pay employees time-and-a-half if they work over 40 hours in a workweek, unless the employees are exempt from the overtime law. Employers don’t usually think of an employee who takes home $900,000 in a…
Sep 27
Pro Wrestling Photo Not Enough to Pin Employer

Pro Wrestling Photo Not Enough to Pin Employer

An employer isn’t immune from a discrimination claim when an employee quits instead of being fired. An employee who quits can still bring a “constructive discharge” claim, arguing that his working conditions were intolerable…
Sep 7
Swimming Pool Company’s Non-Compete Claim Takes a Dive

Swimming Pool Company’s Non-Compete Claim Takes a Dive

When a company believes that an employee has breached a non-compete agreement by going to work for a competitor, one remedy it can seek is a preliminary injunction. A preliminary injunction is meant to preserve the status quo in a case…

Rank this Week: 2250

Diversity Insight

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

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

Oct 15
Rooting out bullying a necessary step in promoting diversity

Rooting out bullying a necessary step in promoting diversity

Employers looking to advance diversity in the workplace often focus on recruiting diverse groups of potential employees, but recruiting is just one part of the process. Those recruiting efforts won’t be effective if management is blind…
Oct 15
Office politics: preventing disruptive discourse

Office politics: preventing disruptive discourse

by David L. Johnson Recently, a Pennsylvania YMCA stopped showing cable news shows on the TVs in its gym because they were prompting political squabbles among its members. When filtered into the diverse workplace, passionate opposing…
Oct 15
5 tips for accommodating depression, PTSD, and other mental illnesse

5 tips for accommodating depression, PTSD, and other mental illnesse

by Mark Wiletsky An estimated 16.1 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2015, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). That number represents 6.7 percent of all American adults…

Rank this Week: 4371

Workplace Class Action Blog

Covers class action litigation issues, including class certification, discovery and defense strategies. By Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

http://www.workplaceclassaction.com/

Oct 13
Ongoing Debate Over Scope Of Workplace Bias Law

Ongoing Debate Over Scope Of Workplace Bias Law

Seyfarth Synopsis: On October 5, 2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued an agency memorandum stating that the language contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, “does not prohibit discrimination based on gender…
Oct 6
FY 2017 Litigation Scorecard For The EEOC – What Employer’s Should Know

FY 2017 Litigation Scorecard For The EEOC – What Employer’s Should Know

Seyfarth Synopsis: With the EEOC’s Fiscal Year ending on September 30, 2017, loyal blog readers know that our firm has been busy analyzing the major trends of FY 2017 on the EEOC litigation front. In this video, Jerry Maatman of…
Sep 30
Tick, Tock….The EEOC Runs Out The Clock – Fiscal Year 2017 Marks A Last Minute Return To Frantic Filing

Tick, Tock….The EEOC Runs Out The Clock – Fiscal Year 2017 Marks A Last Minute Return To Frantic Filing

By Matthew J. Gagnon, Christopher J. DeGroff, and Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Seyfarth Synopsis: With uncertain times and profound changes anticipated for the EEOC, employers anxiously await what enforcement litigation the EEOC has…

Rank this Week: 3019

ACA Review

Covers labor and employment, tax, employee benefits and healthcare law issues associated with the Affordable Care Act. By Balch & Bingham LLP.

http://www.acareview.com/

Oct 13
Association Health Plans … Someday … Maybe

Association Health Plans … Someday … Maybe

The October 12, 2017 “Executive Order Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States” gets things rolling, but this ball will have to roll up hill for months before it can roll downhill. Here’s…
Oct 12
ACA Transgender Accommodation Mandate?

ACA Transgender Accommodation Mandate?

Readers will recall our surprise that so much of the rule-making under ACA § 1557 addressed transgender issues. We now have decisions from two federal district courts taking polar opposite positions on whether § 1557…
Sep 14
“Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter”

“Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter”

That’s the title of a web page that employers may find helpful upon receipt of an IRS communication asserting liability for employer mandate taxes under Code § 4980H. It should have an official notice (“CP”)…

Rank this Week: 2299

Health Employment And Labor

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

http://www.healthemploymentandlabor.com/

Oct 13
Attorney General Reverses Obama-Era Protection of Transgender Employee

Attorney General Reverses Obama-Era Protection of Transgender Employee

In an October 4, 2017 letter to all United States attorneys and heads of federal agencies, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) will no longer interpret Title VII of the Civil Rights Act…
Oct 12
Trump Administration Limits Affordable Care Act’s Contraceptive Coverage Mandate

Trump Administration Limits Affordable Care Act’s Contraceptive Coverage Mandate

On Friday October 6, 2017, the Trump administration released two interim final rules expanding the exemptions allowed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (the “ACA’s”) contraceptive coverage mandate.…
Oct 11
Plan Sponsors: Potential Targets for IRS Compliance Examination

Plan Sponsors: Potential Targets for IRS Compliance Examination

Our colleague Sharon L. Lippett, at Epstein Becker Green, has a post on the Financial Services Employment Law blog that will be of interest to many of our health care and life sciences employers and plan sponsors: “Plan…

Rank this Week: 3225

Boston Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment law. By Altman & Altman.

https://www.bostonemploymentlawyerblog.net/

Oct 13
Are You A Victim Of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Are You A Victim Of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Film producer Harvey Weinstein was fired from the company he co-founded, the Weinstein Company, following accusations of sexual harassment by at least 30 women. Among them are several well-known actresses including Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth…
Oct 13
Gender Bias in the Workplace

Gender Bias in the Workplace

Despite the significant advancements and legal protections of recent years, gender discrimination is still a major problem in the workplace. Laws such as Title VII and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 were enacted to prevent gender bias, but issues…
Sep 28
Was I Wrongfully Terminated From My Job?

Was I Wrongfully Terminated From My Job?

If you hate your job and decide to stop showing up for work, chances are you’ll get fired. And you aren’t likely to be surprised by that termination. But what if your termination is unjust? Sometimes a worker is terminated for the…

Rank this Week: 1831

Florida Employment Lawyers Blog

Covers employment law. By Whittel & Melton, LLC.

https://www.floridaemploymentlawyersblog.com/

Oct 12
Clearwater Cook Accuses Restaurant of Unpaid Wage

Clearwater Cook Accuses Restaurant of Unpaid Wage

A cook has filed a class action lawsuit against her former employer, alleging the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and workers compensation acts. The woman filed a complaint, individually and on behalf of herself and all others similarly…
Oct 9
South Florida Cleaning Company Accused of Retaliation

South Florida Cleaning Company Accused of Retaliation

A former employee is suing a south Florida cleaning company for alleged retaliation. The man filed a complaint on Aug. 3 in the Broward County Circuit Court, alleging that the company breached its duty of good faith and fair dealing.…
Oct 3
Publix Being Sued Over Dreadlock

Publix Being Sued Over Dreadlock

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing the supermarket chain for religious discrimination after a new hire claimed Publix asked him to cut his dreadlocks in order to work there, according to reports. The man, who practices…

Rank this Week: 2118

Employer Law Blog

Addresses current issues, recent case studies and matters of statutory and regulatory compliance. By Sandberg, Phoenix & Von Gontard P.C.

http://employerlawblog.com/

Oct 12
DOJ Reverses Stance on Gender Identity Discrimination

DOJ Reverses Stance on Gender Identity Discrimination

On October 4, 2017, the United States Department of Justice issued a memorandum reversing its stance on whether the prohibition on sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes discrimination based on gender…
Sep 5
General Assembly Strikes Again

General Assembly Strikes Again

The Illinois General Assembly has struck again. On August 11, 2017, Governor Rauner signed into law an amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act providing that discrimination includes a practice by an employer imposing upon a person as a…
Jun 19
Federal Contractors: Are You Complying With New Paid Sick Leave Requirements?

Federal Contractors: Are You Complying With New Paid Sick Leave Requirements?

Executive Order 13706 established paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors and went into effect on January 1, 2017. Non-complying contractors are subject to monetary damages, attorneys’ fees, equitable…

Rank this Week: 1786

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