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Employment Law Issues to Consider Before Including Work Made for Hire Clauses in Contractor Agreements

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For most employers, it is important to own the intellectual property rights in written and/or graphic work commissioned from independent contractors. But including a Work Made for Hire Clause (“WMFH Clause”) in an...more

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Sixth Circuit “Regarded As” ADA case — When Reality and Perception Collide

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) not only provides protection to individuals who have physical or mental impairments, but to individuals an employer may perceive to have such impairments. These...more

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Misclassification “Double Whammy”: New Jersey Hands the Gig Economy Two Pieces of Bad News

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In state governments’ continuing efforts to target “Gig Economy” companies and other organizations who rely on independent contractors, New Jersey recently handed Uber Technologies, Inc. a bill for $650 million because it...more

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California Extends Paid Family Leave Benefits from 6 to 8 Weeks

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On June 27, 2019, Governor Gavin Newson (D) signed Senate Bill (SB) 83, which, beginning on July 1, 2020, will extend from six to eight weeks the maximum duration of paid family leave (PFL) benefits individuals may receive...more

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Best in Law: Tax Ruling Confirms Protocol on Job-Related Judgments

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The California Court of Appeal recently confirmed that employment-related settlements or judgments are wages from which employers must withhold payroll taxes. In Cifuentes v. Costco Wholesale Corp., Cifuentes...more

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New Jersey Law Penalizes Employers for Failing to Timely Respond to Requests Regarding Unemployment Insurance

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On August 19, 2013, New Jersey enacted legislation implementing the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act, which penalizes employers who fail to timely respond to requests for information from state unemployment...more

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