Unemployment Insurance

Florida's Unemployment Process Violates The ADA - Warning For Employers

by Scott T. Silverman | Akerman Senterfitt on 5/1/2013

Florida's requirement that applicants for unemployment insurance apply over the Internet and take an online skills test discriminated against the disabled, because they could not easily access the computerized process,...more

Dechert OnPoint: NDNY Bankruptcy Court's Broad Interpretation of the Definition of "Interests" in 363 Sale

by Matthew Ginsburg | Dechert LLP on 4/12/2013

A recent decision out of the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York has brought greater certainty to the interpretation of what qualifies as an “interest” when determining the scope of a Section 363(f) “free...more

New Jersey DOL Proposes Rule To Require Unemployment Applicants To Register For Work And Engage In Other Work Search Related...

by Mark Diana, Evan J. Shenkman, Allyson M. Smith | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/5/2013

Currently, an unemployment claimant must simply report to the Division of Unemployment Insurance by telephone, Internet, or mail as directed by the Division to be eligible for unemployment benefits....more

Third Department Affirms Unemployment Insurance Appeal’s Board Finding Of No Misconduct Due To Unintentional Internet Usage

by Hema Chatlani, Maayan Deker, Allison Ianni, Aaron Warshaw | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 3/1/2013

In the Matter of the Claim of Jay Osborne, 102 A.D.3d 1048 (3d Dep’t Jan. 24, 2013): In this case, the plaintiff was terminated for violating his employer’s policy against personal use of the Internet during work hours...more

Sequestration May Impact Federal Contractors

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 3/1/2013

If Congress and the White House do not reach a deal on the sequestration, employers with federal contracts should be prepared to take immediate action to deal with drastic cuts in government spending that will result....more

Exotic Dancers Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors, Kansas Supreme Court Rules

by Michael Newman | Barger & Wolen on 2/14/2013

In Milano’s v. Kansas Department of Labor, the Kansas Supreme Court determined that exotic dancers were employees, not independent contractors, for purposes of unemployment insurance....more

Surprise! Your 2012 Taxes Are Higher Than You Thought

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 2/4/2013

After the close of another year, income taxes of course come to mind. While it’s clear we have to pay tax on income, there are plenty of provisions in the tax code that require federal taxes to be paid on things you may not...more

Governor Cuomo Proposes Increased Minimum Wage And Significant Changes To New York’s Employment Law In State Of The State Address

by Hema Chatlani, Allison Ianni, Caitlin Senff Ladd, Aaron Warshaw | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/31/2013

Although New York State’s recent strict assault weapons ban has garnered the majority of attention from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2013 legislative agenda, Governor Cuomo also has made significant proposals that will affect...more

Maryland Legislation Would Ban Certain Non-Competes

by Kenneth Vanko | Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC on 1/14/2013

Many of you likely have been clamoring for an update on what's happening in the Maryland legislature. So here goes...more

Massachusetts 2013 – 2014 Legislative Session Preview

by George Atanasov, Julie Cox | Mintz Levin on 1/11/2013

The 188th Massachusetts Legislature began the 2013 – 2014 legislative session on January 2. This alert identifies the key public policy issues that will likely emerge in the current session and offers insight into their...more

Workplace Policy Institute Client Alert: Falling Over the Fiscal Cliff

by Michael Lotito, Ilyse Schuman, Daniel L. Thieme | Littler on 1/2/2013

As the January 1, 2013, "fiscal cliff" deadline fast approaches, the Senate may be close to a compromise "solution" as we push midnight tonight. Whether a deal will emerge that can pass the House and be signed by the...more

Definition Of “Unemployment” In The Context Of Eligibility For Unemployment Insurance Benefits Is Amended

by Thomas L. Watson, II | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 12/13/2012

Louisiana Employment Security Law defined “unemployment” for purposes of collecting unemployment compensation benefits, itemizing a number of familial relationships to a principal or controlling stockholder or principal...more

Massachusetts: Top 10 Issues in 2013 on Beacon Hill

by Steven A. Baddour, Daniel Connelly | McDermott Will & Emery on 12/13/2012

This article provides insight into some of the most pressing issues facing Massachusetts policymakers as the 2013–2014 legislative session approaches. With the November 2012 election behind us and the New Year upon us,...more

New Jersey Bill Seeks To Raise Unemployment Insurance Rate Cap

by Mark F. Kowal, Evan J. Shenkman | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 9/14/2012

On May 31, 2012, the New Jersey Senate unanimously passed a bill (S1121) aimed at assessing a higher unemployment insurance rate on employers with markedly lower Employer Reserve Ratios (i.e., those employers with more former...more

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