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Take 5 Newsletter: EEOC Update; Intern Wage and Hour Claims; NLRB Quorum; Unemployment Discrimination; Social Media Passwords

by David Garland | Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. on 4/5/2013

EEOC Releases Letter Addressing Wellness Programs and Reasonable Accommodation Obligations - In a letter issued recently by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC"), Peggy Mastroianni, the agency's Legal Counsel,...more

Employment Law Newsletter - March 2013

by Arianna Gleckel | Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC on 3/20/2013

In This Issue: - Government Contractor Alert: Criminal Convictions and Employment Decisions Don’t Mix - New Rulings on Social Media Policies May Impact Your Company’s Policy - Meet Our Attorneys - William F....more

EEOC Sanctioned for Failing to Produce Class Claimants' Social Media ESI and Other e-Discovery Misconduct

by Katherine R. Hinde, Danielle Kitson, Angelo Spinola | Littler on 3/19/2013

In EEOC v. The Original HoneyBaked Ham Company of Georgia Inc., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26887 (D. Colo. Feb. 27, 2013), the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado sanctioned the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...more

Washington May Be Gridlocked, But States Are Not, Attorney Says

by Michael Cardman | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 3/18/2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - New employment laws in areas ranging from criminal background checks to weapons at work are likely to bubble up in states across the nation this year....more

The 2012 Global Employer: Highlights of Littler's Fifth Annual Global Employer Institute

by Littler on 2/22/2013

In this report: - I. Sustainable Innovations for a Changing Global Workforce - II. Forging a Global HR Team to Align with a Global Business: Transparency and Integration - III. Developing an Effective Global...more

February 2013 U.S. Labor and Employment Update

by Alan Berkowitz, Jennifer Burdick, J. Ian Downes, Linda Dwoskin, Kate Ericsson, Thomas Johnson, Melissa Squire | Dechert LLP on 2/22/2013

In This Issue: - Supreme Court to Address “Changing Clothes” under the FLSA - First Appellate Court Decision on FLSA’s Nursing Mother Provision - Courts Continue Trend in Favor of Class Waivers in Arbitration...more

Employment Law Newsletter: February 2013

by Laura Flynn, Christine Balbo Reed, Steve Werth | Low, Ball & Lynch on 2/11/2013

In this issue: -Inspection of Personnel Records (AB 2674) -Wage Statements (AB1744) -Disclosure of Social Media Passwords (AB 1844) -Criminal History Information Requirements (AB 2343) -Human...more

Mortgage Banking Update - Febuary 06, 2013

by Richard J. Andreano, Jr., Keith R. Fisher, Stefanie Jackman, Barbara S. Mishkin, Amy Mushahwar, Brian M. Pinheiro, Matthew Saunig, Robert Scott, John D. Socknat, Mercedes Kelley Tunstall, more +Michael S. Waldron | Ballard Spahr LLP on 2/6/2013

In This Issue: - Settlement of Michigan Lending Discrimination Lawsuit Underscores Regulatory Focus on Equal Access to Credit - Industry Employers Should Prepare Now for Health Care Reform - Title Insurers Not...more

2013 Labor And Employment Law Checklist

by Peter Donati, Laura Friedel, Kenneth Kneubuhler | Levenfeld Pearlstein on 1/29/2013

Each year, LP’s Labor & Employment Practice Group is pleased to provide a short checklist of steps that all companies should consider taking in order to measure their readiness for the coming year. We hope that you find this...more

Employment Law Newsletter - January 2013

by Arianna Gleckel | Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC on 1/17/2013

In This Issue: - The Definition of “Supervisor” Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Who Owns Your Twitter Account? - Excerpt from Who Owns Your Twitter Account? Do you have a Twitter...more

Fenwick Employment Brief - January 2013

by Dan Ko Obuhanych, Michael A. Sands | Fenwick & West LLP on 1/17/2013

In This Issue: *FEATURE ARTICLES - New Pregnancy and Disability Regulations for California Employers - Washington Federal Court Declines to Uphold Broad Non-compete Restrictions Against California...more

2012-13 Education Legislation Summarized By KMTG

by Christian M. Keiner, Meghan Covert Russell | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 1/15/2013

In order to have the new 2012-13 education legislation handy, we have combined our series on the subject into one easy to reference location. Here you will find a recap of all the legislation we summarized, along with a link...more

California Rings In 2013 With New Employment Laws

by Michelle Brauer Abidoye | FordHarrison on 12/28/2012

After the Mayans failed to predict the end of the world on December 21, 2012, it became apparent that California employers would have to comply with a string of new laws that take effect on January 1, 2013. Here is a summary...more

Ringing in the New Year With Employment Legislation That Could Affect New Jersey Employers in 2013

by Neoma M. Ayala | Cole Schotz on 12/20/2012

Five important pieces of legislation that could affect your business either will go into effect or may be decided by Governor Christie before we ring in 2013. These bills range from social networking legislation to minimum...more

Social Media and Beyond: California Ushers in New Employment Laws for 2013

by Christina N. Goodrich, Linda L. Usoz | K&L Gates LLP on 12/19/2012

The California legislature was particularly busy this past session in enacting new laws that directly affect employers in 2013. The new laws address a wide variety of topics, including social media protections for employees;...more

Fenwick Employment Brief - December 2012

by Sheeva J. Ghassemi-Vanni, Daniel J. McCoy | Fenwick & West LLP on 12/19/2012

In This Issue: - FEATURE ARTICLES Supreme Court Emphasizes Supremacy Of Federal Arbitration Act and Honest Belief Inadequate Defense In CFRA Interference Claim. - NEWS BITES Class Action...more

Legislative and Other Developments Affecting California Employers in 2013

by Rachel Wilkes Barchie, Nancy Bertrando, Olivia Goodkin, Wendy E. Lane | Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 12/15/2012

Employment Bulletin - We wish all of our clients and friends a happy and prosperous New Year. This annual report from Greenberg Glusker’s Employment Department summarizes the new laws that will affect California...more

Labor & Employment E-Note - December 2012

by Burr & Forman on 12/14/2012

In This Issue: - Michigan Becomes 24th State to Prohibit Mandatory Membership, Dues - Lawsuit Questions Whether Employers Own Social-Media Accounts - Companies, Job Candidates Battle Over Use of Credit...more

Newly Enacted State Laws Will Affect Companies Operating In California

by Jeffrey M. Goldman | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 12/11/2012

With the New Year comes a slew of California employment regulations that every company conducting business in the Golden State must follow. Unless otherwise stated, the following Assembly bills (ABs) go into effect...more

New California Employment Laws Effective January 1, 2013

by Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 12/6/2012

This fall, the California Legislature and Governor passed a number of changes to California employment laws, most of which take effect on Jan. 1. Below is a summary of the changes most likely to have a practical impact on...more

An Eye-Opening Termination Of A Former Lingerie Model

by Michael Schmidt | Cozen O'Connor on 10/18/2012

A former lingerie model turned high school guidance counselor has sued the New York City Department of Education (“DOE”) for discrimination and wrongful termination after being fired when Internet photos surfaced of the...more

Governor Brown Signs Several Bills That Impact Employers

by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 10/1/2012

Governor Jerry Brown recently signed bills enacting several new employment statutes. Below are brief explanations of these new laws that affect employers in California. It should be noted that the Governor vetoed AB 1450,...more

How Starbucks Reacts to Gay Bias Allegation Critical, New York Civil Rights Violation Lawyer Says

by The Perecman Firm on 6/21/2011

The way a business handles a bias allegation in New York has a dramatic effect on the way customers perceive it, said New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman. Starbucks said it is investigating claims that...more

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