Wage and Hour, USERRA, Hiring & Firing

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Woody Allen’s Former Private Chef’s USERRA Lawsuit* (*but were afraid to ask)

Littler on 1/13/2025

In December 2024, a U.S. Army Reservist and professional chef filed a lawsuit against filmmaker Woody Allen, his wife, Soon-Yi Previn, and their house manager, alleging that he was fired due to his complaints of improper...more

Jury to decide whether service member employees should be paid for military leave

McAfee & Taft on 2/9/2023

Thanks to a recent ruling by the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Arizona), Alaska Airlines now faces a jury trial in a class action claim that it...more

ABCs of Employment Law: Employment at will

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 9/16/2022

So misunderstood! NOTE FROM ROBIN: Earlier this year, I began a series of very basic explanations of the federal laws that govern the workplace. The first installment covered discrimination in general, and the second...more

Weathering an Employer’s Duties During the Storm

Lowndes on 9/7/2021

Hurricane season is only half over, with Hurricane Ida leaving a trail of damage across Louisiana and beyond, and Hurricane Larry swirling in the Atlantic Ocean, although the storm is not expected to threaten the U.S....more

Seventh Circuit Decision Could Expand Employer Leave Obligations Under USERRA

Troutman Pepper Locke on 4/21/2021

Q: Are employers required to pay wages to employees who are absent due to military service, similar to how they would be paid for jury duty or to attend a funeral? ...more

Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters

Fisher Phillips on 8/21/2020

This article addresses many employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters; consequently, in addition to federal laws, we also focus on certain state laws, especially those in the areas...more

Veterans Day: Going Beyond Giving a Day Off

Littler on 11/7/2019

The tradition of annually recognizing the courage and contribution of our veterans dates back to November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. November 11th became a national holiday in 1938; employers...more

HR Law 101 Ep. 9: How Does USERRA Apply To Your Company?

Verrill on 6/12/2019

The Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, also known as USERRA, has multiple responsibilities for employers and employees. In this episode of HR Law 101, attorney Tawny Alvarez will highlight a few...more

Working Wise: Employer Responsibilities in a Natural Disaster

K&L Gates LLP on 7/13/2018

In this episode, Nickolas Spiliotis discusses employer responsibilities when a natural disaster hits. He covers wage and hour issues, employee protections, and tips for employers. ...more

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