On April 19, 2013, S &C Claims Services, Inc., sent a letter to all injured workers insured by Builders Insurance Company that their checks due that week wouldn't be sent as scheduled. A Las Vegas District Court ordered the...more
In a little over a month, two large companies have made headlines for either eliminating or greatly reducing the availability of their telecommuting programs. Both companies claim to be motivated by a desire to “reinvigorate”...more
Last week, the Supreme Court of Canada denied CIBC and Bank of Nova Scotia leave to appeal the decisions against them in the overtime class actions. In June 2012, the Court of Appeal for Ontario certified class actions...more
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that it is rescinding its "Voluntary Guidelines" and "Compensation Standards," which the agency adopted in 2006 to evaluate pay discrimination claims...more
New directive outlines audit procedures and evaluation standards that will likely lead to extensive compensation audits and increased allegations of pay and job assignment discrimination....more
Doug Matthews successfully obtained a decision from Administrative Law Judge Larry Price denying an employee’s claim against his employer for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. The employee was...more
Employers of all sizes and types with employees who perform work in California may want to take heed of this reminder. Our December 6, 2011, Alert advised of several new employment laws enacted that year. If any workers are...more
The regulatory barrage continued last week with the CFPB issuing the last batch of mortgage-related rules it was required to finalize by the Dodd-Frank Act’s January 21 deadline....more
On January 16, the FSA published finalized guidance in relation to risks to customers from financial incentives (FG13/01)....more
The CFPB has issued a final rule to incorporate Dodd-Frank requirements into the existing Regulation Z loan originator compensation rule that applies to mortgage loans....more
Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) adopted a new Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) setting forth its priorities and methods of enforcement for the next 4 years. ...more
On December 20, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) published updated FAQs regarding its proxy voting policies and procedures. The updated FAQs address, among other things, ISS’ policies for evaluating executive...more
FINRA is pushing ahead with its proposed rule to require brokers to provide compensation information their clients. The FINRA board announced earlier this month that it would solicit feedback on the proposal through a...more
On November 19, 2012, a bill (A3444) was introduced in response to reports in the New Jersey Star Ledger that a bank purportedly provided unequal levels of health coverage to its male and female employees. The bill attempts...more
Barenboim v. Starbucks Corp. and Lawrence v. Starbucks Corp., No. 10-4912-cv (2d Cir. Oct. 23, 2012): The Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard a tandem appeal of two related cases in which baristas sued Starbucks, contending...more
In this issue: - SEC Releases Guidance on Shareholder Proposals - Health Care Reform: Large Employers and the New Health Insurance Exchanges - Private Exchanges: You Have Questions, We Have...more
Dear Clients and Friends: In October, federal agencies proposed two new sets of regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act. The proposals — to implement the Volcker Rule and to create standards to designate certain nonbanks...more
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