Unemployment

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

NJ Lawmakers: Invalidating Restrictive Covenants Will Assist the Unemployed

by Laura A. Kowal, Steven Suflas | Ballard Spahr LLP on 4/26/2013

Citing the state’s jobless rate, three New Jersey state assemblymen are challenging the longstanding employer practice of restricting the post-employment activities of employees who are terminated or resign. On April 4, 2013,...more

Quarterly Investment Update – 1st Quarter 2013

by Perkins Coie on 4/19/2013

Stock Market Commentary - Renewed monetary support by the Federal Reserve and dissipation of fear over tax hikes drove U.S. equity markets to record levels in the first quarter. The S&P 500 rose 10.6%, closing the...more

Recently Enacted New York City Law Bars Discrimination Against the Unemployed

by Mark Goldberg | Loeb & Loeb LLP on 4/17/2013

The New York City Council recently enacted a law, over Mayor Bloomberg's veto, that prohibits discrimination against the unemployed in New York City. Other jurisdictions - such as the District of Columbia, New Jersey and...more

New York City Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed

by Morgan Lewis on 4/16/2013

The "unemployed" are now a protected class in New York City, with the rights and protections associated with that classification. ...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

Economic Woes in Eastern Europe Deepen

by Danielle Urban | Fisher & Phillips LLP on 2/27/2013

Last week’s resignation of Bulgaria’s government highlights the economic and political struggles plaguing Europe’s eastern flank, and the risks for investors and companies looking to do business in emerging economies....more

Mayor Bloomberg Vetoes Legislation Prohibiting Discrimination Against Unemployed

by David Katz | Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 2/25/2013

As we predicted in an earlier blog post, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has vetoed legislation aimed at prohibiting discrimination against New York City’s unemployed. ...more

New York City on the Verge of Prohibiting Discrimination Based on an Individual's Unemployment Status

by Michael S. Arnold | Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 2/15/2013

New York City employers beware: The New York City Council has once again acted to expand the nation’s broadest anti-discrimination law – this time to prohibit discrimination against New York City’s unemployed. While several...more

Proposed New York City Law Would Be First in Nation to Provide a Private Right of Action for Discrimination Against the Unemployed

by Barbara Hoey, Jennie Woltz | Littler on 2/7/2013

The New York City Council recently passed a proposed law (Bill 814-A) that would prohibit employers in the city from discriminating against unemployed individuals. Although Mayor Bloomberg has promised to veto the bill, the...more

Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- February 4‚ 2013

by Abby Matousek, Jason M. Rosenstock | Mintz Levin - Public Finance on 2/4/2013

In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; Miscellaneous; and Upcoming Hearings. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - Even though the Senate sent a debt limit extension to the...more

Dean: There's No Oversupply of Lawyers [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 1/4/2013

Jan. 4 (Bloomberg Law) -- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be 74,000 new lawyer jobs this decade, while American law schools will produce more than 400,000 graduates. Despite those numbers, "it's not...more

Dean: There's No Oversupply of Lawyers [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 1/4/2012

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be 74,000 new lawyer jobs this decade, while American law schools will produce more than 400,000 graduates. Despite those numbers, "it's not clear to me there's an...more

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

NJ Lawmakers: Invalidating Restrictive Covenants Will Assist the Unemployed

Quarterly Investment Update – 1st Quarter 2013

Recently Enacted New York City Law Bars Discrimination Against the Unemployed

New York City Prohibits Discrimination Against Unemployed

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

Economic Woes in Eastern Europe Deepen

Mayor Bloomberg Vetoes Legislation Prohibiting Discrimination Against Unemployed

New York City on the Verge of Prohibiting Discrimination Based on an Individual's Unemployment Status

Proposed New York City Law Would Be First in Nation to Provide a Private Right of Action for Discrimination Against the Unemployed

Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- February 4‚ 2013

Dean: There's No Oversupply of Lawyers [Video]

Dean: There's No Oversupply of Lawyers [Video]

Dean: There's No Oversupply of Lawyers [Video]

Dean: There's No Oversupply of Lawyers [Video]

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