The Case Roger Maxwell, a past employee of the U.S. Postal Service filed gender discrimination and retaliation claims against the Postal Service under Title VII for not being included in a series of reductions-in-force, (RIF) at his company in 2009 and 2010. (Maxwell v Postmaster General), December 10, 2013, Berg, T). Maxwell, a disabled veteran, […]
Does Your Company Comply With GINA?
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) has been in existence for five years but many employers aren’t familiar with the details relating to the Act. GINA was enacted as a safeguard for applicants who may be screened out for job opportunities for health reasons by employers who may use genetic information to save on health […]
The Miami Dolphins Fiasco – A Case Study on Harassment and Bullying At Work
Employers – do you have policies in place that emphasizes your company’s position on harassment and bullying, or do you assume that bullying could never happen in your organization? If your company clearly states it’s position on workplace bullying, are your employees even aware of your policy? Do they know what the consequences are for […]
Will the Language in Your Company’s Severance Agreement Stand Up In Court?
Severance agreements are popular documents for employers interested in reducing their liability during a negotiated separation – and a way of offering a level of assurance that their employees don’t sue. In exchange the employer agrees to avail the exiting employee with an enhanced pay and benefits package. But is the standard language used in […]
Understanding Your Obligations for Paying Staff During Winter Storm Closings
Given the spate of snowstorms over the last several months, employers have been faced with shutting their doors early or closing down the company altogether during the height of the winter storms. It’s important to be in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards act, (FLSA) when it comes to paying your staff. The legal alert, […]
Minimum Wage Increase For Some Federal Contractors Goes Into Effect
Employers who hire federal contractors should take note that as of January, 2015, certain federal contractors must be paid a minimum wage of $10.10 per hour per an Executive Order signed by President Obama. According to the Office of the Secretary in their recent press release on the new Executive Order, the increase will apply […]
Diversity and Inclusion – Can You Have One Without the Other?
I recently had a conversation with a business woman that I met at a work related event. The dialogue started with the familiar exchange of “What do you do?” One of the many things that I “do” involves diversity work for a large organization. My new acquaintance chimed in that at her organization, a well […]
Mandatory Flu Vaccinations: A Legal Minefield
As an employer, it is reasonable for you to expect employees to adequately protect themselves against preventable illnesses such as the common flu and cold. Yet, each year, millions of employees fall sick with these ailments and are unable to work, sometimes for days. In January 2012, more than four million employees missed work because […]
Notification Requirements Deadline For Affordable Care Act For Employers Looming
The notice period for informing employees of their options in the Health Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act is October 1, 2013. You may be wondering: Are all employers subject to the notice requirement? Which employees should be getting information on the health insurance marketplace as required under the Affordable Care Act? […]
Infographic: Employees Exempt From Overtime Pay Only
Want to use this infographics in your website? Please follow these instructions: 1. Click on the text area box below to highlight the html code. 2. Press Control + C on your keyboard. 3. Paste the code as html in your website. FREE Related Resources Stay abreast of the latest legal challenges and issues that […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- …
- 10
- Next Page »
Recent Comments