A recent Wall Street Journal article regarding harassment provides context for consideration of several important principles which help reduce the likelihood important resources will be drained off by protracted litigation. Read more »
In a decision favorable to employers, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that a Staff Complaint Process SCP established by Syracuse University to govern certain types of grievances did not result... Read more »
The False Claims Act is the federal government’s primary weapon in
combating healthcare fraud. 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq. The FCA imposes
liability for treble damages and civil penalties when a person knowingly
submits... Read more »
With the continuing demands on the military Reserve and National Guard, a
growing number of states have been passing Family Military Leave Acts
giving soldiers' family members limited unpaid leave entitlements. In
general, the acts... Read more »
National media coverage has made it more than apparent that sexual harassment within the workplace is an area of critical exposure for business owners and corporations alike. Federal guidelines through the EEOC... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, has issued the new
federal minimum wage poster reflecting the recently passed increase in the
federal minimum wage. This is the first federal minimum wage change... Read more »
On June 17, 2007, New Jersey joined the ranks of a handful of states that
explicitly prohibit transgender discrimination, adding “gender
identity and expression” to the list of protected characteristics
under the New Jersey Law... Read more »
What contributes to an increased likelihood that compensation will actually produce its intended results? There at least five general elements of effective compensation, which must be considered if the return on the... Read more »
Just in time for summer, Congress is providing a true fireworks show on the
issue of immigration. There have been countless views, opinions and
positions put forth by so many, that most of us... Read more »
The following are ten tips to assist in conducting an effective workplace investigation. Read more »