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Discrimination is prejudicial treatment related to (or inappropriate consideration of) an individual's actual or perceived membership in a particular class, group or category, such as an individual's... more +

Are Coaches Independent Contractors or Employees?

Flaster Greenberg PC on 2/7/2024

An issue that all businesses grapple with is classifying the individuals performing work. Generally, there are two (2) types of individuals performing work: (1) Independent Contractors (1099) and (2) Employees (W-2). Some...more

Unpaid Interns: The New Category of Employees?

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 7/31/2015

The fiery debate over the employment status of and protections afforded to unpaid interns is alive and well! It appears that Congress is continuing the trend of providing additional workplace protections to unpaid interns. ...more

Employers Beware: Could the Generosity of Volunteers Result in a Perceived Employer-Employee Relationship?

Baker Donelson on 2/18/2015

The generosity of volunteers builds a link between employers and the community, which frequently proves critical to accomplishing community and philanthropic work during times of need. Often times, there is too much to be...more

ERISA Retaliation Claims: Avoiding Potential Employer Pitfalls

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 2/27/2014

Most employers and human resources professionals are well aware of the various federal discrimination statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age...more

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Are Coaches Independent Contractors or Employees?

Unpaid Interns: The New Category of Employees?

Employers Beware: Could the Generosity of Volunteers Result in a Perceived Employer-Employee Relationship?

ERISA Retaliation Claims: Avoiding Potential Employer Pitfalls

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