In a decision that could lead to significant litigation cost savings for
employers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit endorsed the
fluctuating workweek method of calculating back pay awards for
misclassified salaried... Read more »
Any company can be targeted for a donning and doffing lawsuits as long as
its employees wear uniforms or protective gear, or spend pre- or
post-shift time performing a task like booting up a... Read more »
Executives tend to be well paid in corporate America. In response, the media is debating whether these executives are really worth the amounts they are taking home. And, since the answer to... Read more »
On August 25, 2008, certain newly created U.S. Department of
Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations will become
effective. The new regulations amend or create new sections to 49 C.F.R.
Part 40, and contain new or... Read more »
Each of the seven steps can help litigators de-escalate the conflict inherent in litigation before all-important settlement negotiations, whether they are conducted with the assistance of a third party neutral or not. One... Read more »
Over the past several months, I have been reading article after article about a highly emotional and ugly workplace phenomenon commonly refered to as workplace bullying. While I am certain that bullies... Read more »
In the closing days of its most recent term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued
two decisions relating to the design and administration of employee
benefit plans. The first, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company v.
Glenn, addressed... Read more »
On July 22, 2008, the Office of the General Counsel for the National
Labor Relations Board issued General Counsel Memorandum GC 08-10 to all of
the NLRB’s regional directors, officers in charge, and resident
officers... Read more »
When it comes to applying discipling, will your company handle a problem employee like the Red Sox or the Eagles? Two malcontent professional athletes and their employers' responses provide examples for all... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Labor has clarified compensable work time under
the Fair Labor Standards Act in regard to meal breaks, straight time and
overtime. In an opinion letter dated May 15, 2008, the... Read more »