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Jun 5
More women allege to be victims of sexual abuse and harassment by USC’s longtime school gynecologist

More women allege to be victims of sexual abuse and harassment by USC’s longtime school gynecologist

In May, 21 women filed lawsuits against USC alleging egregious sexual abuse and misconduct by USC gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall. But more lawsuits are likely to come. Tragically, at least 410 women have contacted a university hotline…
May 7
California Supreme Court ruling could have monumental impact on workers in gig economy

California Supreme Court ruling could have monumental impact on workers in gig economy

California’s top court issued a decision on April 30 making it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees. The unanimous ruling replaced the previous test for setting employment status,…
Apr 30
A look at new California employment laws in 2018

A look at new California employment laws in 2018

2018 brings new laws to California. Here is a look at some new employment laws that might affect you: SALARY INFORMATION (Assembly Bill No. 168): Under new California law, employers are prohibited from asking job applicants for salary…

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Steinberg Law LLC Blog

Covers employment law issues.

http://lawfirmnewjersey.com/our-blog/

Jun 4
What Vacation Time Means to the Smaller Busine

What Vacation Time Means to the Smaller Busine

It's hard to believe that June is already underway, summer is less than three weeks away, and with it comes hard core vacation time. Which brings to mind some seasonal considerations that businesses should have tidied up in advance to make…
May 30
Reboot Your Router to Help with the Malware Epidemic

Reboot Your Router to Help with the Malware Epidemic

The FBI has asked us all to reboot our routers to help it combat the malware epidemic. See the article from NJ.com. This presumably applies to businesses as well as home routers. It's an easy way to help protect your…
Apr 27
Aviation – Frank Steinberg Interviewed on Bedminster TFR

Aviation – Frank Steinberg Interviewed on Bedminster TFR

Frank Steinberg was interviewed in connection with the anticipated reinstatement of the Temporary Flight Restrictions over President Trump's golf course in Bedminster, NJ. Frank spoke in his capacities as pilot, aviation attorney, and…

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The Utah Employment Lawyer

Covers legislative and court cases affecting Utah employers and employees. By D. Scott Crook.

http://theutahemploymentlawyer.blogspot.com/

Jun 4
EEOC Announces $2.66 Million Settlement with University of Denver Sturm College of Law

EEOC Announces $2.66 Million Settlement with University of Denver Sturm College of Law

In a press release issued today, the EEOC announced that the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, a university located in the Tenth Circuit, has agreed to pay $2.66 million to settle an Equal Pay Act claim brought by female law…
May 31
Utah Whistleblower Protections Expanded!

Utah Whistleblower Protections Expanded!

The Utah Legislature recently passed legislation, SB 199, requiring all public employers in the state to give a copy of the Utah Protection of Public Employees Act to all employees when they are hired and, once again, if they file a complaint…
May 29
D. Scott Crook to Present at Seminar on Employment Law: Advanced Issues and Answer

D. Scott Crook to Present at Seminar on Employment Law: Advanced Issues and Answer

D. Scott Crook, the creator of The Utah Employment Lawyer, will be one of the presenters at the upcoming Continuing Education Seminar entitled Employment Law: Advanced Issues and Answers. He will be presenting on Recent…

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Suits by Suits

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

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/

Jun 4
Can You Fire Someone For Racist Tweets?

Can You Fire Someone For Racist Tweets?

On May 29, Roseanne Barr posted a tweet comparing former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett to an ape. ABC’s reaction was swift and decisive: it fired Barr and cancelled her show. ABC’s decision led to pontification from various…
May 23
Can Employees Agree to Arbitration and Give Up Their Right to Bring Class Actions? Yes, Says Supreme Court

Can Employees Agree to Arbitration and Give Up Their Right to Bring Class Actions? Yes, Says Supreme Court

Companies and individuals frequently enter into arbitration agreements requiring that claims be brought before a private arbitrator, rather than a judge and jury. Arbitration has various benefits: it can provide quicker resolutions,…
Apr 25
Gone Phishing: Employer Faces Liability for Mistakenly Disclosing W-2 Forms to Scammer

Gone Phishing: Employer Faces Liability for Mistakenly Disclosing W-2 Forms to Scammer

Phishing. Spoofing. These words may sound silly, but for employers, they are anything but. Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive electronic information—such as usernames, passwords, or financial information—under false…

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Dallas Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment law. By Adam S. Greenfield.

https://www.dallasemploymentlawyer.com/

May 31
#MeToo Movement Emboldens Victims of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

#MeToo Movement Emboldens Victims of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

At the end of 2017, an international movement fighting against assault and sexual harassment began to take hold on social media. The hashtag #MeToo was utilized to illustrate the pervasive presence of harassment and sexual assault –…
May 16
Helpful Tips and Tools When Dealing with a Workplace Investigation in Texa

Helpful Tips and Tools When Dealing with a Workplace Investigation in Texa

When employees are involved in an actual or perceived workplace conflict, such as a claim of employment discrimination, employers will often conduct an internal investigation in order to protect their own interests. Although workplace…
May 2
How a Texas Employee Can Prove a Case of Employment Discrimination

How a Texas Employee Can Prove a Case of Employment Discrimination

In 1973, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark employment discrimination case, McDonnell Douglas v. Green, outlining a framework for analyzing cases alleging employment discrimination. The McDonnell-Douglas test, as it has come to…

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Whistleblower Law Blog

By Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP. Explores current issues and the latest developments in whistleblower law.

http://www.kmblegal.com/blogs

May 31
Big Win for IRS Whistleblowers as U.S. Tax Court Ruling on 'Collected Proceeds" Stand

Big Win for IRS Whistleblowers as U.S. Tax Court Ruling on 'Collected Proceeds" Stand

In March, a settlement between the IRS and two whistleblowers finally put to rest a long-pending dispute about the amount of money IRS whistleblowers can receive for successfully reporting tax fraud or other serious tax underpayments. Under…
Apr 2
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds $3.2M Whistleblower Award Based on Both Economic and Noneconomic Damage

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds $3.2M Whistleblower Award Based on Both Economic and Noneconomic Damage

Pennsylvania whistleblowers received a major win on Tuesday, March 28, 2018, when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision affirming a $3.2 million verdict in favor of Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (“PTC”)…
Mar 20
Bank of America Lawsuit Shows Why Whistleblower Practitioners Should Think Beyond Federal Protection

Bank of America Lawsuit Shows Why Whistleblower Practitioners Should Think Beyond Federal Protection

A California jury awarded a former Bank of America employee over $550,000 in February – and that was before it determined its punitive damages award. The verdict demonstrates that there may be additional routes of recovery available to…

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Boston Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment law. By Altman & Altman.

https://www.bostonemploymentlawyerblog.net/

May 30
Workplace Sexual Harassment Can Harm More than Just the Victim

Workplace Sexual Harassment Can Harm More than Just the Victim

A new study conducted by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) revealed that only 17 percent of employees admit to having witnessed sexual harassment, and only 11 percent say they were targets of sexual harassment. According to…
May 16
Chipotle Manager’s Wrongful Termination Results in Award of Nearly $8 Million

Chipotle Manager’s Wrongful Termination Results in Award of Nearly $8 Million

Last week, an ex-manager of a Chipotle Mexican Grill was awarded close to $8 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit against the restaurant chain. Jeanette Ortiz was accused of stealing more than $600 from a Fresno, California Chipotle in…
Mar 23
Second Circuit Rules that Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation is Prohibited Under Title VII

Second Circuit Rules that Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation is Prohibited Under Title VII

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace discrimination based on race or color, sex, national origin and religion. It does not specifically prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, however. In fact, in Zarda…

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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

May 30
NYC Paid Sick/Safe Time Law Expand

NYC Paid Sick/Safe Time Law Expand

New York City’s Sick Leave Law was expanded on May 5, 2018, to include additional reasons for eligible employees to use NYC paid sick leave (called “safe leave”) including: to obtain services from a domestic violence…
May 24
U.S. Supreme Court Issues “Epic” Decision for Employers Upholding Arbitration Agreements and Class Action Waiver

U.S. Supreme Court Issues “Epic” Decision for Employers Upholding Arbitration Agreements and Class Action Waiver

On May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court resolved the split amongst several Federal Circuit Courts by finding the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) enables employers enforce class action waivers in arbitration agreements with their…
May 4
Governor Murphy Signs New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Law

Governor Murphy Signs New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Law

On May 2, 2018, Governor Murphy signed the comprehensive paid sick leave bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature in April. For a description of the law and how it will affect New Jersey employers, please see our previous blog post. For…

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FMLA Insights

Covers the Family Medical Leave Act. By Franczek Radelet.

http://www.fmlainsights.com

May 30
The DOL's FMLA Forms Are Expiring! Are Employers Still Required to Comply with the Law?

The DOL's FMLA Forms Are Expiring! Are Employers Still Required to Comply with the Law?

The DOL’s model FMLA forms and notices are about to turn into the proverbial pumpkin come midnight this Friday, June 1, 2018. So, what is an employer to do? Besides panic, of course? What’s Going on and Why Do These Forms Expire…
May 9
Next Time Your Employee Requests FMLA Leave, Choose Sincerity with a Touch of Empathy

Next Time Your Employee Requests FMLA Leave, Choose Sincerity with a Touch of Empathy

When it comes to administering FMLA, I’ll admit — I have grown cynical and hardened. Like a doctor who becomes desensitized to blood and guts, I, too, have become desensitized to an employee’s antics while on FMLA leave.…
Apr 15
DOL Issues Opinion Letter Allowing Employers to Avoid Payment for Excessive 15-Minute FMLA Breaks; Employers Yawn

DOL Issues Opinion Letter Allowing Employers to Avoid Payment for Excessive 15-Minute FMLA Breaks; Employers Yawn

Last June, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that it would again issue opinion letters to assist employers and employees in interpreting laws like the FMLA and Fair Labor Standards Act. It was a welcome change as far as the…

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Legal Developments In…

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/

May 29
Justice Thomas and Questions About Severability

Justice Thomas and Questions About Severability

A lot can be said about Justice Clarence Thomas. Some of it bad, but much of it quite good. For those who assert he is one of the worst Supreme Court justices of all time, take that for what it is good. Toxic political commentary and sheer…
Apr 9
Sinclair Broadcast and Its (Alleged) Non-Compete Agreement

Sinclair Broadcast and Its (Alleged) Non-Compete Agreement

Until about a week ago, few of us had ever heard of Sinclair Broadcast Group. That is, until this video went viral.The video shows local news anchors in a bizarre montage reading precisely the same script about news outlets pushing…
Apr 3
Trump and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad NDA

Trump and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad NDA

Leaks from the Oval Office are nothing new.But the media attention on leaks from this Oval Office has generated considerable buzz for a couple of reasons. First, President Donald Trump is, to put it mildly, unconventional and just plain odd.…

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HR & Benefits Update

Covers human resources and other workforce management, compensation and employee benefits laws, policies and practices. By Solutions Law Press.

http://slphrbenefitsupdate.com/

May 27
Relationships Matter

Relationships Matter

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May 18
OFCCP Extends TRICARE Affirmative Action Morotorium

OFCCP Extends TRICARE Affirmative Action Morotorium

Today the U.S. Department of Labor issued a press release about the publication of a new OFCCP Directive extending the enforcement moratorium relating to the affirmative obligations of TRICARE providers for two years. This…
May 11
Trump Blue Print To Reduce Drug Costs Announced

Trump Blue Print To Reduce Drug Costs Announced

Responding to American business and families concerns about high prescription drug costs, the Trump Administration released “American Patients First Blueprint,” the President’s blueprint to lower drug prices and reduce…

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New York Civil Service Attorney…

New York Civil Service Attorney Law Blog

Covers employment and discrimination issues related to civil service. By the Law Offices of Kevin P. Sheerin.

http://civilservice.sheerinlaw.com/

May 26
New York City Civil Service Commission appeal

New York City Civil Service Commission appeal

If you are disqualified from a New York City job such as painter, electrician, computer specialist or other jobs you can appeal. Often your first appeal will be to the Committee on Manifest Errors- CME. If the CME denies your appeal your next…
May 26
Get the facts before you complete your APD5.

Get the facts before you complete your APD5.

The best advice you can receive if you want to be an NYPD officer is to get your Certificates of Disposition from any arrests or summonses you may have received and your Lifetime Abstract from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles…
May 21
NYC DCAS Job applicants need to enter tasks performed in job application

NYC DCAS Job applicants need to enter tasks performed in job application

New York City’s Department of Administrative Services writes, administers and grades Civil Service Exams. A Notice of Examination states the job requirements for a civil service title. A Civil Service job candidate when filling out the…

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NJ Labor & Employment Law

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

http://www.njlaborandemploymentlaw.com

May 25
United States Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Employers Regarding Class Action Arbitration

United States Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Employers Regarding Class Action Arbitration

Striking a major blow to employees, in a 5-4 ruling (along party lines which shows the importance of Trump appointee Gorsuch), the United States Supreme Court has ruled that employers can require employees to waive their right to class action…
Apr 6
NJ Raises the Bar For Enforcement of Arbitration Provision

NJ Raises the Bar For Enforcement of Arbitration Provision

Arbitration provisions are routinely enforced by courts, however, a recent ruling by the US District Court of New Jersey just made enforcement a little harder. In Schmell v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., No. CV 17-13080, 2018 WL 1128502…
Oct 12
Potential Game Changing Decision: Extended Leave Not A Reasonable Accommodation

Potential Game Changing Decision: Extended Leave Not A Reasonable Accommodation

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has just ruled that extended time off, after all paid and Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA) leave has been exhausted is not a “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities…

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Maine Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment discrimination, whistleblower protection, and wage and hour laws. By Maine Employee Rights Group.

http://www.maineemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 25
U.S. Supreme Court makes it harder to combat wage theft

U.S. Supreme Court makes it harder to combat wage theft

This week, the Supreme Court held in the Epic Systems case that corporations may legally force employees to choose between losing their jobs and giving up their right to bring class or collective actions for wage theft—which really is…
May 18
From Starbucks to Federal Courts: many are now trying to address the problem of implicit bia

From Starbucks to Federal Courts: many are now trying to address the problem of implicit bia

Starbucks has decided to institute company-wide training on implicit bias. The company’s decision came on the heels of an incident where Starbucks employees called the police to remove some black people from the store for doing…
May 8
MaineCanDo.org offers helpful guidance to people concerned about sexual harassment

MaineCanDo.org offers helpful guidance to people concerned about sexual harassment

Our law firm receives many calls from people who are experiencing sexual harassment at work. They usually want to know their rights and some advice on what they can do to try to get the harassment to stop. Our firm is happy to…

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Employment Law Resources

By Blitman & King LLP.

https://bklawyers.com/resources/

May 25
Blitman & King’s Spring/Summer 2018 Benefits Update

Blitman & King’s Spring/Summer 2018 Benefits Update

Labor Lawyer & Employment Attorney | Rochester, Buffalo, NYC, Syracuse Blitman & King’s Spring/Summer 2018 Benefits Update Blitman & King has issued their Spring/Summer 2018 Benefits Update. To read more, view the…
May 11
Blitman & King LLP elects co-chairs of the Employee Benefits Law Practice Group

Blitman & King LLP elects co-chairs of the Employee Benefits Law Practice Group

Labor Lawyer & Employment Attorney | Rochester, Buffalo, NYC, Syracuse Blitman & King LLP elects co-chairs of the Employee Benefits Law Practice Group Blitman & King LLP has elected Ginger B. LaChapelle and Daniel R. Brice as…
Apr 20
Blitman & King LLP Elects Managing Partner

Blitman & King LLP Elects Managing Partner

Labor Lawyer & Employment Attorney | Rochester, Buffalo, NYC, Syracuse Blitman & King LLP Elects Managing Partners Blitman & King LLP has elected Timothy R. Bauman and Nathaniel G. Lambright as managing partners. View the…

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Agee Clymer Mitchell and Laret…

Agee Clymer Mitchell and Laret Blog

Covers Ohio workers' compensation, disability insurance, medical malpractice and personal injury law.

http://www.ageeclymer.com/blogs/

May 25
What Are the Different Types of Workers Compensation in Ohio?

What Are the Different Types of Workers Compensation in Ohio?

As the program is designed, workers’ compensation in Ohio covers all types of work-related injuries, occupational illnesses, and deaths on the job. Rules and regulations exist for helping workers who suffer physical injuries, lose limbs…
May 25
What Are the Different Types of Workers Compensation in Ohio?

What Are the Different Types of Workers Compensation in Ohio?

As the program is designed, workers’ compensation in Ohio covers all types of work-related injuries, occupational illnesses, and deaths on the job. Rules and regulations exist for helping workers who suffer physical injuries, lose limbs…
Apr 9
What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Ohio?

What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Ohio?

Families who lose loved ones due to the negligent or reckless acts of someone else have the legal right to file wrongful death insurance claims or civil lawsuits. When a preventable loss of life happens in central Ohio, consulting with an…

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Employment Case of the Week

Examines one of the most interesting cases of the week and provides analysis and commentary. By Alan H. Schorr & Associates, P.C.

https://www.schorrlaw.com/case-of-the-week/

May 24
High Profile Sexual Harassment Cases May Represent a Legal Tipping Point

High Profile Sexual Harassment Cases May Represent a Legal Tipping Point

It seems as if every day there is another story of sexual harassment perpetrated by a celebrity or a politician. From the accounts about movie producer Harvey Weinstein and actor Kevin Spacey to political heavyweights like Senator Al Franken…
May 4
New Jersey’s Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act Leads the Country in Pay Equality Law

New Jersey’s Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act Leads the Country in Pay Equality Law

New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) has long been praised as one of the nation’s strongest pieces of legislation when it comes to fighting workplace discrimination. Now a new law is taking NJLAD one step farther and…
May 1
New Jersey Detective Files Lawsuit Accusing Prosecutor’s Office of Discrimination

New Jersey Detective Files Lawsuit Accusing Prosecutor’s Office of Discrimination

An 11-year veteran of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a workplace discrimination lawsuit against her superiors in federal court. She is accusing them of subjecting her to numerous acts of on-the-job discrimination that…

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Fashion Counsel with Anthony V.…

Fashion Counsel with Anthony V. Lupo

Arent Fox's fashion law blog highlights critical issues for designers, retailers, and manufacturers.

http://fashioncounsel.com

May 24
Fashion Companies Hope for Deal as Looming Tariff on Chinese Goods is Suspended

Fashion Companies Hope for Deal as Looming Tariff on Chinese Goods is Suspended

Fashion Companies Hope for Deal as Looming Tariff on Chinese Goods is Suspended arentfox Thu, 05/24/2018 - 10:26
May 15
An Icon Reimagined: Anthony Lupo and Jenny Rim Discuss What’s on the Horizon for Halston

An Icon Reimagined: Anthony Lupo and Jenny Rim Discuss What’s on the Horizon for Halston

An Icon Reimagined: Anthony Lupo and Jenny Rim Discuss What’s on the Horizon for Halston arentfox Tue, 05/15/2018 - 09:36
Apr 23
Court Bars Trade Secret Claim Arising From Impermissible Uses of Information Shared Under NDA

Court Bars Trade Secret Claim Arising From Impermissible Uses of Information Shared Under NDA

Court Bars Trade Secret Claim Arising From Impermissible Uses of Information Shared Under NDA arentfox Mon, 04/23/2018 - 11:03

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Bay Area Employment Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bayareaemploymentlawyerblog.com/

May 23
Supreme Court Approves Forcing Employees into One-On-One Arbitration, Exacerbating the Power Imbalance Between Employees and Employer

Supreme Court Approves Forcing Employees into One-On-One Arbitration, Exacerbating the Power Imbalance Between Employees and Employer

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court killed one of the few remaining mechanisms for employees to get some measure of justice for the illegal acts of their employers – class arbitrations. The National Labor Relations Act…
May 7
Court Ruling Warns Discrimination Plaintiffs to be Careful of Unintended Consequences from Workers Compensation Claim

Court Ruling Warns Discrimination Plaintiffs to be Careful of Unintended Consequences from Workers Compensation Claim

Three Laotian correctional guards were subject to racial and national origin discrimination and harassment. They filed a civil lawsuit for discrimination under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and also filed claims under…
May 1
California Supreme Court: Under Wage Orders Workers Are Presumptively Employees, Not Independent Contractor

California Supreme Court: Under Wage Orders Workers Are Presumptively Employees, Not Independent Contractor

May 1 is International Workers’ Day, or May Day, and is a day to celebrate laborers and workers. It also commemorates workers who were killed while on strike protesting for an eight-hour work day in Chicago during what is known as the…

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New York Employment Attorney Blog

Covers employment agreements, employment discrimination and compensation issues. By Salvatore Gangemi of Murtha Cullina LLP.

http://www.newyorkemploymentattorneyblog.com/

May 23
ALERT: U.S. Supreme Court Approves Use of Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreement

ALERT: U.S. Supreme Court Approves Use of Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreement

On May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a highly awaited decision involving the legality of class action waivers in employee arbitration agreements. Be sure to read my and Madiha Malik’s blog on Murtha…
Apr 24
UPDATE: New York City Council Enacts Package of Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Anti-Sexual Harassment Policie

UPDATE: New York City Council Enacts Package of Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Anti-Sexual Harassment Policie

In case you missed our discussion in a March 20, 2018 post, the New York City Council introduced a series of bills last month targeting sexual harassment in the workplace — The Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. The City Council…
Mar 20
New York City Council Introduces Package of Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Anti-Sexual Harassment Policie

New York City Council Introduces Package of Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Anti-Sexual Harassment Policie

The #TimesUp and #MeToo movements continue to be a force of national reckoning over sexual assault and harassment. This month, the New York City Council harnessed the energy from those social movements and transformed it into legislative…

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Thoughts from a Management Lawyer

Covers Canadian labour and employment law. By Michael Fitzgibbon.

http://labourlawblog.typepad.com/managementupdates/

May 23
Unfettered Right to Terminate a Fixed Term Contract Requires Good Faith and No Mitigation

Unfettered Right to Terminate a Fixed Term Contract Requires Good Faith and No Mitigation

There's a new blog post Unfettered Right to Terminate a Fixed Term Contract Requires Good Faith and No Mitigation at Fitzgibbon Workplace Law Journal.
Apr 30
Another Termination Clause Bites the Dust

Another Termination Clause Bites the Dust

My new blog post is up at the Fitzgibbon Workplace Law Journal dealing with another contractual termination clause. This time, the clause was found to be unenforceable. The post is Another Termination Clause Bites the Dust.
Apr 24
Request for List of Employees - Application Dismissed

Request for List of Employees - Application Dismissed

My new post Request for List of Employees - Application Dismissed is up at the Fitzgibbon Workplace Law blog. Over the coming weeks/months, I'll be posting less here (as you've seen if you follow this blog) and more there.

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Sherman Law News & Insights

Focuses on employment law, personal injury, construction law, real estate law, workers' compensation, civil rights and appeals.

http://www.johnshermanlaw.com/blog/

May 22
11 Ways to Identify Age Discrimination in the Workplace [+ FAQs]

11 Ways to Identify Age Discrimination in the Workplace [+ FAQs]

In 1967, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed to protect people from age discrimination in the workplace. While this was a very positive step toward protecting workers’ rights, age discrimination and…
Jan 18
Dangerous Driving Habits: How to Prevent Personal Injury Accident

Dangerous Driving Habits: How to Prevent Personal Injury Accident

Dangerous driving habits are a leading cause of personal injury accidents and deaths in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than 32,000 people are killed and over two million are injured every year…
Jun 22
Discrimination at Work: Why You Need to Act Fast

Discrimination at Work: Why You Need to Act Fast

In the case of Green v. Brennan, Marvin Green was a mailman experiencing racial discrimination at work in the form of threats, harassment and demeaning comments. After filing informal complaints against his employer, Green was subjected to…

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Texas Employment Law Update

Covers labor and employment legal topis for Texas employers. By Russell Cawyer.

http://www.texasemploymentlawupdate.com/

May 21
Supreme Court Enforces Arbitration Agreement that Prohibits Class Action Arbitration

Supreme Court Enforces Arbitration Agreement that Prohibits Class Action Arbitration

I’m traveling for work this week but today’s Supreme Court opinion is one I have been waiting for all term. In Epic Systems v. Lewis, the Court held that arbitration agreements between employees and employers that require…
Mar 7
Department of Labor Rolls Out Pilot Program for Employers to Correct Inadvertent Wage and Hour Violation

Department of Labor Rolls Out Pilot Program for Employers to Correct Inadvertent Wage and Hour Violation

One of the biggest criticisms I have of the FLSA is that it provides no safe harbor or protection for an employer, who having realized it made a wage and hour mistake, to voluntarily self-report and correct its mistake. Instead, it…
Mar 6
El Paso Court of Appeals Clarifies Fiduciary Duty At-Will Employees Owe to Employer

El Paso Court of Appeals Clarifies Fiduciary Duty At-Will Employees Owe to Employer

In Texas, absent a valid noncompete, an at-will employee is generally free to compete with the former employer so long as the employee does not take or use the company’s confidential information or trade secrets.…

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Illinois Business Law Journal

Covers recent developments affecting business law. From the University of Illinois College of Law.

https://publish.illinois.edu/illinoisblj/

May 14
Hands Off the Wheel: An Analysis of Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Autonomous Automobile

Hands Off the Wheel: An Analysis of Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Autonomous Automobile

Source: www.thenextweb.com By George Cortina Download full note here. The days of having our hands on the wheel while cruising along a highway will soon be over. The advent of autonomous and semi-autonomous automobiles presents many new…
May 14
Legislating Low-Wage Non-Competes: Reconciling Policy Interests with Common Law

Legislating Low-Wage Non-Competes: Reconciling Policy Interests with Common Law

Source: www.businesslawutah.com By Derek Franklin Download full note here. In August 2016, the Illinois General Assembly enacted the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, which prohibits non-compete agreements with private sector employees…
May 14
To Infinity & Beyond: Legal Implications for Space Tourism

To Infinity & Beyond: Legal Implications for Space Tourism

Source: www.nytimes.com By Colin Mummery Download full note here. The drastic rise of numerous space tourism companies suggests that the prospects of viable and even cost-conscious space tourism may be in reach. This entirely new…

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Archer Labor & Employment Law

By Archer & Greiner, P.C.

https://www.archerlaw.com/tag/labor-employment-law/

May 14
New Jersey Equal Pay Act and Sick Leave Law – What You Need to Know

New Jersey Equal Pay Act and Sick Leave Law – What You Need to Know

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Time: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Location: Tavistock Country Club, Haddonfield, NJ Speaker(s): Peter L. Frattarelli, Esq. and David A. Rapuano, Esq. Timed agenda: 8:00-8:30 AM Registration, Breakfast and…
May 4
Paid Sick Leave Now the Law in New Jersey

Paid Sick Leave Now the Law in New Jersey

(Click here for printable PDF) New Jersey has now joined several other states in passing a paid sick leave law. The law preempts paid sick leave ordinances adopted by several cities and towns so there is now one uniform law in this area for…
Apr 25
N.J. Governor Signs Sweeping Pay Equity Bill Requiring Employers to Justify Pay Differences Between “Substantially Similar” Jobs, or Face the Consequence

N.J. Governor Signs Sweeping Pay Equity Bill Requiring Employers to Justify Pay Differences Between “Substantially Similar” Jobs, or Face the Consequence

(Click here for printable PDF) On April 24, 2018, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act, a sweeping revision to New Jersey’s already broad Law Against Discrimination. According to…

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Labor Relations Today

Provides analysis, resources and commentary on developments in traditional labor law. By McKenna Long & Aldridge.

http://www.laborrelationstoday.com/

May 10
Sen. Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Pocan (D-WI) Introduce Bill To Facilitate Union Organizing — Includes Card Check And A Lot More

Sen. Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Pocan (D-WI) Introduce Bill To Facilitate Union Organizing — Includes Card Check And A Lot More

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by a number of union leaders and Democratic lawmakers, yesterday announced introduction of the “Workplace Democracy Act” in the Senate. The bill recycles a number of the failed…
May 3
NLRB Voids Hospital ID Policy that Bans Union Insignia Without Regard to Patient Visibility

NLRB Voids Hospital ID Policy that Bans Union Insignia Without Regard to Patient Visibility

In Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Inc., 366 NLRB No. 66 (April 20, 2018), the Board ruled that the hospital employer’s prohibition of non-approved pins and badges was unlawfully overbroad. As a general rule, employees are…
Apr 19
Submission Period Finally Closed On Board’s Quickie Election Rule Request For Information

Submission Period Finally Closed On Board’s Quickie Election Rule Request For Information

On December 14, 2017, the National Labor Relations Board published a Request for Information in the Federal Register, seeking public comment regarding the December 2014 overhaul of its representation election procedures. The…

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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/

May 10
Costing Uncertainty

Costing Uncertainty

Costing Uncertainty This week’s blog is based on a discussion I had with my spouse recently while booking a vacation. It touches on an important negotiation principle: valuing or costing uncertainty. Most labour negotiations involve…
Apr 16
4 Easy Rules for Bargaining Late

4 Easy Rules for Bargaining Late

Years ago when I first got elected to a union bargaining team, I had images of bargaining late with night bargaining sessions and tense exchanges in the early morning hours. After nearly a decade chairing teams and negotiating agreements…
Mar 26
Endowment Bias: I got it & I like it

Endowment Bias: I got it & I like it

Our friends at the Harvard Negotiation Project and authors of books like Getting to Yes would have you believe that negotiations is or ought to be a perfectly rational process. We know from our lived experience and countless pop psych books…

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HR Law Talk

By Bass, Berry & Sims PLC.

http://www.bassberryhrlawtalk.com/

May 8
Key Considerations When Buying a Company with an ESOP

Key Considerations When Buying a Company with an ESOP

Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Doug Dahl outlined the key considerations, important steps and issues of concern when buying a company that is employee-owned, or at least partially employee-owned, by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP),…
May 4
Best Practices for Background Check Compliance

Best Practices for Background Check Compliance

Tim Garrett provided insight on background check best practices as employers seek ways to balance the need to validate applicants’ background and experience with compliance and privacy issues, particularly amid a surge of legislation,…
Apr 2
EVENT: Labor and Employment Law Update: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

EVENT: Labor and Employment Law Update: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Bass, Berry & Sims and HR Professionals Magazine invite you to join us for a complimentary seminar focused on addressing, reducing and preventing sexual harassment claims in the workplace. Harassment Law Refresher: A high-level…

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Swinging for the Fences - Royal…

Swinging for the Fences - Royal Sports Group

Baseball player rights, benefits and more.

http://royalsportsgroup.info/

May 6
College Baseball Players Preparing for the MLB Draft: Read This Memo

College Baseball Players Preparing for the MLB Draft: Read This Memo

College baseball players who anticipate getting drafted in the upcoming MLB draft should consider reading this memorandum recently published by the NCAA. As you will Read More ... The post College Baseball Players Preparing for the MLB Draft:…
Mar 3
4 Issues Under the MLB Drug and Prevention Program

4 Issues Under the MLB Drug and Prevention Program

The MLB drug and prevention program is very complex. Even though Players are accustomed to the testing process, lets quickly address four issues of trouble. [Read More] The post 4 Issues Under the MLB Drug and Prevention Program…
Feb 9
2018 MLB Minimum Salary is $545,000

2018 MLB Minimum Salary is $545,000

The MLB minimum salary for the 2018 season is $545,000. Unfortunately, most players are still left with additional math. Math is easy when it involves [Read More] The post 2018 MLB Minimum Salary is $545,000 appeared first on Royal…

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San Francisco Employment Law Firm…

San Francisco Employment Law Firm Blawg

Covers workplace discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. By Arkady Itkin.

http://www.sanfranciscoemploymentlawfirm.com/

May 2
California Broadens The “Employee” Definition in Employee / Independent Contractor Distinction

California Broadens The “Employee” Definition in Employee / Independent Contractor Distinction

On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued its unanimous ruling in Dynamex Operations West, Inc., v Superior Court, making it even harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors (rather than employees).…
Mar 30
How To Prove That Your “Lay-Off” As Age Discrimination

How To Prove That Your “Lay-Off” As Age Discrimination

The post How To Prove That Your “Lay-Off” As Age Discrimination appeared first on San Francisco Employment Law Firm Blog.
Feb 17
New Law On Piece Rate Compensation Requires Separate Pay For Rest Break

New Law On Piece Rate Compensation Requires Separate Pay For Rest Break

Effective January 1, 2016, employees compensated on a piece base basis have an additional important right – to be paid for their meal an rest breaks separately and in addition to any piece rate compensation they are otherwise…

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Florida Business Litigation Lawyer…

Florida Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers business and employment law. By Mavrick Law Firm.

https://www.mavricklaw.com/blog/

May 2
FLORIDA NONCOMPETE DEFENSE: NON-PARTIES WILL NOT BE ENJOINED WHEN THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF AIDING AND ABETTING

FLORIDA NONCOMPETE DEFENSE: NON-PARTIES WILL NOT BE ENJOINED WHEN THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF AIDING AND ABETTING

Under Florida law, a restrictive covenant is not enforceable “unless it is set forth in a writing signed by the person against whom enforcement is sought.” Fla. Stat. § 542.335(1)(a). By this general rule, injunctions…
Apr 17
DEFENDING EMPLOYERS AGAINST WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION

DEFENDING EMPLOYERS AGAINST WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Most discrimination claims against Florida employers are based on Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act or under the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992. A relatively recent case in the federal appellate court that has jurisdiction…
Apr 10
FLORIDA NONCOMPETE DEFENSE: POST-TERMINATION RESTRICTIONS CAN EXPIRE, EVEN IF EMPLOYEE STAYS ON AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYEE

FLORIDA NONCOMPETE DEFENSE: POST-TERMINATION RESTRICTIONS CAN EXPIRE, EVEN IF EMPLOYEE STAYS ON AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYEE

A non-competition provision in an employment contract prohibits an employee from competing with his/her employer for a specified term after termination of the agreement. However, if that employee stays on with the employer on an at-will…

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Michigan Employment Law Advisor

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

http://www.michiganemploymentlawadvisor.com

May 1
Two Metro Detroit Employers Settle with DOL Over FLSA Violation

Two Metro Detroit Employers Settle with DOL Over FLSA Violation

Two Metro-Detroit employers have recently agreed to settle wage and hour violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) involving overtime compensation and misclassification issues. Specifically, Belle Tire agreed to pay over…
Apr 28
Age Discrimination Suit Because Job Posting Asked for “No More Than ‘X’ Years of Experience”

Age Discrimination Suit Because Job Posting Asked for “No More Than ‘X’ Years of Experience”

If your company’s job postings seek applicants with a cap on the years of experience then you may also be advertising for an age discrimination lawsuit. At least that is a take away from a Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision…
Mar 14
Michigan Employer Did not Violate Family Medical Leave Act by Investigating Employee Conduct

Michigan Employer Did not Violate Family Medical Leave Act by Investigating Employee Conduct

Often when an employee exercises rights under federal or Michigan laws, any subsequent discipline becomes the first domino in a subsequent retaliation claim. But a recent appeal from a Michigan federal district court shows that does not have…

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Immigration Wage & Hour Law Blog

By Ken C. Gauvey.

http://www.gauveylaw.com/legal-blog/

May 1
The Difference Between Divorce and Legal Separation in Maryland

The Difference Between Divorce and Legal Separation in Maryland

A divorce or separation is a stressful and burdensome process for everyone involved. Spouses must resolve issues like how to divide all the property they amassed during the marriage, determine who gets to live in the marital home, and decide…
Nov 30
Recent Wage and Hour Dispute Shows Importance of Record Keeping

Recent Wage and Hour Dispute Shows Importance of Record Keeping

A recent case from October 19, 2017, illustrates the necessity of maintaining clear records in FLSA matters. The Disc Jockey (DJ) in a club in Tampa, Florida sued Emperors Tampa, Inc. under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), seeking…
Oct 25
What are the Pros and Cons of the DOL Fiduciary Rule in Maryland?

What are the Pros and Cons of the DOL Fiduciary Rule in Maryland?

If you work in the financial services industry or give financial advising for 401k and other retirement investments, you likely have come across the new Department of Labor fiduciary rule. While this rule may make your job harder and increase…

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Employment Law Blog

Covers employment and labor law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. By Hill Wallack LLP.

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

Apr 30
NJ Employment Law Alert – Equal Pay Act Amends NJ LAD

NJ Employment Law Alert – Equal Pay Act Amends NJ LAD

By: Jeffrey H. Schervone On April 24, 2018, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”), which amends the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”). A copy of the…
Sep 6
Federal Court Permits Employer to Fire Transgender Employee

Federal Court Permits Employer to Fire Transgender Employee

In 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled i […]
Sep 2
NLRB Changes Course, Rules that Student Assistants at Private Universities Have Right to Unionize

NLRB Changes Course, Rules that Student Assistants at Private Universities Have Right to Unionize

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Boar […]

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The Case Law Firm Blog

An employment law blog for employees.

http://www.thecaselawfirm.com/blog

Apr 26
The Truth About the FMLA

The Truth About the FMLA

Employees are often wrong about the FMLA. As employment lawyers we often talk with people (clients, friends and family alike) that think the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) does things for them that it…
Mar 8
A good couple of weeks for LGBT right

A good couple of weeks for LGBT right

After years of disappointing LGBT rights employment decisions things are looking up! It’s been a good couple of weeks for LGBT rights in the workplace. First, on February 26 the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals joined our own Seventh…
Feb 21
Top 10 Manager Mistakes (and how to fix them)

Top 10 Manager Mistakes (and how to fix them)

Manager mistakes account for the majority of employee dissatisfaction yet most managers never consider how their behavior affects their team. I am not an expert in managing employees. But I do have a unique perspective because employees…

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Covers topics related to Complex Commercial Litigation (including but not limited to: Bankruptcy Reorganization, Corporate Compliance, Financial Fraud, Insurance Litigation, Real Estate, White Collar Litigation), Cross-Border Disputes, Employment Litigation, and Estate Litigation. Blog topics are primarily related to New York and Texas law.

https://ajamie.com/blog/

Apr 18
Congratulations to The New York Times and New Yorker Magazine

Congratulations to The New York Times and New Yorker Magazine

Congratulations to The New York Times and the New Yorker for winning the Pulitzer Prize for public service with their […] The post Congratulations to The New York Times and New Yorker Magazine appeared first on Ajamie LLP.
Mar 25
An Overview of Non-Competition Agreements in Texa

An Overview of Non-Competition Agreements in Texa

Non-competition agreements are typically included in business sale and employment contracts. Although a number of restraints on competition are unlawful […] The post An Overview of Non-Competition Agreements in Texas appeared first on…
Mar 20
Remedies for Breach of Contract

Remedies for Breach of Contract

Breach of contract is a legal cause of action for failing to honor the terms of an agreement. When this […] The post Remedies for Breach of Contract appeared first on Ajamie LLP.

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Duncan Linton LLP Blog

Covers construction law, employment law and wills and estates in Canada.

https://www.kwlaw.net/blog/

Apr 18
Types of Damages in Expropriation Claim

Types of Damages in Expropriation Claim

Land expropriation can impact a number of parties that have an interest in the property, including the legal owner, tenant(s), mortgagee(s) and others, which we will refer to as the “landowner.” An expropriated landowner has a…
Apr 11
Buyer Beware! Caveat Emptor and Real Estate Transaction

Buyer Beware! Caveat Emptor and Real Estate Transaction

Most of us have heard the expression, “let the buyer beware,” which is also known as a legal doctrine, “caveat emptor.” In this post, we will look at the doctrine of buyer beware in real estate transactions. What…
Apr 4
Significant Changes to the Land Use Planning Appeal System – Part 2

Significant Changes to the Land Use Planning Appeal System – Part 2

In our last post, we reviewed the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, which came in to force on April 3, 2018. It includes new rules which are intended to place more control and power in the hands …

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Overtime Law Blog

Reviews FLSA cases. By Andrew Frisch.

http://flsaovertimelaw.com/

Apr 13
Budget Bill Limits Circumstances Under Which Employers Can Use Tip Pools; Clarifies Damages Due If Employers Improperly Retain Employees Tip

Budget Bill Limits Circumstances Under Which Employers Can Use Tip Pools; Clarifies Damages Due If Employers Improperly Retain Employees Tip

After contentious negotiations and threatened government shutdowns, on March 23, the President signed the 2018 Budget Bill into law. Of significance here, the bill resolved several longstanding regulatory issues. The spending bill,…
Oct 28
M.D.Fla.: Plaintiffs Entitled to Irrebuttable Presumption That Their Damage Calculations Are Correct Where Defendant Spoliated Payroll Record

M.D.Fla.: Plaintiffs Entitled to Irrebuttable Presumption That Their Damage Calculations Are Correct Where Defendant Spoliated Payroll Record

Sec’y of Labor v. Caring First, Inc. This case was before the court on the plaintiffs’ motion for sanctions. Specifically, plaintiffs sought sanctions as a result of the defendant-employers intentional destruction of the…
Oct 20
3d Cir.: Employer Must Pay for All Breaks Shorter Than 20 Minutes Notwithstanding “Flex Time” Policy

3d Cir.: Employer Must Pay for All Breaks Shorter Than 20 Minutes Notwithstanding “Flex Time” Policy

Secretary United States Department of Labor v. American Future Systems, Inc. This case was before the Third Circuit on appeal by the employer. The district court granted the DOL’s motion for summary judgment, holding that the…

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Retirement Plan Blog

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

http://www.retirementplanblog.com/

Apr 12
Stress testing S corporations for Reasonable Compensation

Stress testing S corporations for Reasonable Compensation

S corporations will be one of the major beneficiaries of the new tax law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), which added a new provision to the Internal Revenue Code. Owners of certain pass-through organizations can receive a 20%…
Feb 9
Still Standing After the New Tax Law: Employee Commuter Tax Benefit

Still Standing After the New Tax Law: Employee Commuter Tax Benefit

The new tax law eliminated a number of employer deductions for so-called “fringe benefits”. Starting in 2018, employers can no longer deduct the cost of providing qualified mass transit and parking benefits, except as…
Feb 2
Entity Selection to Become Important Part of 2018 Tax Planning

Entity Selection to Become Important Part of 2018 Tax Planning

The recently passed Tax Reform and Jobs Act made fundamental changes affecting individual and entity tax rates. As a result, tax advisors will be considering whether clients are using the appropriate form and how new entities should be…

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Retirement Plan Blog

Covers pension plans, 401(k) plans, and the Pension Protection Act of 2006. By National Benefit Services, Inc.

http://www.retirementplanblog.com/

Apr 12
Stress testing S corporations for Reasonable Compensation

Stress testing S corporations for Reasonable Compensation

S corporations will be one of the major beneficiaries of the new tax law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), which added a new provision to the Internal Revenue Code. Owners of certain pass-through organizations can receive a 20%…
Feb 9
Still Standing After the New Tax Law: Employee Commuter Tax Benefit

Still Standing After the New Tax Law: Employee Commuter Tax Benefit

The new tax law eliminated a number of employer deductions for so-called “fringe benefits”. Starting in 2018, employers can no longer deduct the cost of providing qualified mass transit and parking benefits, except as…
Feb 2
Entity Selection to Become Important Part of 2018 Tax Planning

Entity Selection to Become Important Part of 2018 Tax Planning

The recently passed Tax Reform and Jobs Act made fundamental changes affecting individual and entity tax rates. As a result, tax advisors will be considering whether clients are using the appropriate form and how new entities should be…

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Knudsen Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues in Nebraska.

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

Mar 29
Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual

Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual

The Knudsen Law Firm's Managing Partner, Jeanelle Lust, is a contributing author for the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual. The manual is now available at a discount. Please see the details here. The post Eighth…
Mar 29
Liberty Mobility Now, Inc.

Liberty Mobility Now, Inc.

I have received a number of calls regarding the filing of proofs of claim in the Liberty Mobility Now, Inc. bankruptcy case. Click here for a blank proof of claim form for the Liberty Mobility case. Please complete the form, attach…
Jan 25
Bankruptcy Basics (Part II) Car, Home, and Furniture Loan

Bankruptcy Basics (Part II) Car, Home, and Furniture Loan

If you are considering bankruptcy, you may be concerned about being able to keep your car and home. The good news is that you will likely be able to keep your vehicle and home. Let’s start with home loans. If you have less than $60,000…

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Southwest Florida Employment Law…

Southwest Florida Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.swflemploymentlawblog.com/

Mar 27
Property Rights in Continued Employment for Public Employees: The Basic

Property Rights in Continued Employment for Public Employees: The Basic

Property Right Can employers arbitrarily terminate a person’s employment in Florida? Florida is an “at will” state, meaning employers generally can terminate an employee for any lawful reason, just as employees may quit for…
Feb 21
Countdown to HR Law & Solutions: We Need YOUR Help!

Countdown to HR Law & Solutions: We Need YOUR Help!

We are just TWO WEEKS away from the 26th Annual HR Law & Solutions seminar – where does time go?! Our HF team is working hard on final preparations, and we are excited to see that so many of our readers have already…
Jan 8
Registration is Open – 26th Annual HR Law & Solutions Seminar – March 6, 2018

Registration is Open – 26th Annual HR Law & Solutions Seminar – March 6, 2018

Make plans to attend the largest employment law conference in Southwest Florida, HR Law & Solutions, now in its 26th year! Henderson Franklin’s Employment Law and Workers’ Compensation attorneys will return to Sanibel Harbour…

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Trial and Appeals Blog

Covers law and society. By Thomas Wade Young.

http://www.twylaw.com/blog

Mar 25
Responding to Ethics Complaint

Responding to Ethics Complaint

One of the services I offer to other lawyers is help defending ethics complaints. The initial conversations are usually tense because the emotions of the lawyer calling for help are running high. Often the lawyers are in denial…
Mar 22
Constitution Revision Commission Begins Public Hearing

Constitution Revision Commission Begins Public Hearing

I cannot overemphasize the significance and power of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission. It can initiate fundamental restructuring of state government and, in the process, deal far-reaching setbacks to the integrity of the judicial…
Mar 3
Conflict Over Stays and Bond Amounts Under Rule 9.310

Conflict Over Stays and Bond Amounts Under Rule 9.310

Silver Beach Towers Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Silver Beach Investments of Destin, L.C., No. 1D16-4555, 42 Fla. L. Weekly D442c (Fla 1st DCA February 21, 2017) involved a judgment awarding $1,827,372.18 plus…

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Law Office of Goldstein and Clegg,…

Law Office of Goldstein and Clegg, LLC Blog

Covers employment law and bankruptcy.

http://www.goldsteinandclegglaw.com/index.php/blog/

Mar 22
What Is Front Pay Damages?

What Is Front Pay Damages?

When a person is wrongfully terminated they often fear for the lack of their income and out of that fear accept a new job paying much less then they previously made. When that happens, the employee has suffered damages in the form of not only…
Jan 23
Top 5 signs you are being sexually harassed at work

Top 5 signs you are being sexually harassed at work

You may not even know your the victim of sexual harassment at work, check out the top 5 sign
Sep 26
Does an employer have to provide an alternative position or reassignment as a reasonable accommodation?

Does an employer have to provide an alternative position or reassignment as a reasonable accommodation?

When an employee cannot physically perform the essential function of their position, but can perform light sedentary work, an employer needs to consider providing an alternative position to the employee or at least consider placement in a…

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Massachusetts Employment Law Blog

By Goldstein & Clegg.

http://goldsteinandclegglaw.com/blog/

Mar 22
What Is Front Pay Damages?

What Is Front Pay Damages?

When a person is wrongfully terminated they often fear for the lack of their income and out of that fear accept a new job paying much less then they previously made. When that happens, the employee has suffered damages in the form of not only…
Jan 23
Top 5 signs you are being sexually harassed at work

Top 5 signs you are being sexually harassed at work

You may not even know your the victim of sexual harassment at work, check out the top 5 sign
Sep 26
Does an employer have to provide an alternative position or reassignment as a reasonable accommodation?

Does an employer have to provide an alternative position or reassignment as a reasonable accommodation?

When an employee cannot physically perform the essential function of their position, but can perform light sedentary work, an employer needs to consider providing an alternative position to the employee or at least consider placement in a…

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