To get ahead, dancers take it off Feb 8, 2010
The Onyx suit, meanwhile, deals with a hot-button employment law topic determining the difference between independent contractors and employees. Nine Onyx dancers sued the club, alleging it violated federal work rules by misclassifying them as contractors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Long-term unemployed still wait for recovery to arrive Feb 8, 2010
"Sadly, long-term unemployment is unlikely to loosen its grip on our economy anytime soon," says Christine Owens, executive director of the National Employment Law Project. Her group warns that 1. (USA Today -- Money)
Women still seek paycheck equity Feb 6, 2010
The court s 2007 decision against Ledbetter reversed more than 40 years of employment law interpretation and implementation. Although she received no monetary awards for her fight against pay discrimination, her story led to the introduction of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act in 2007, which passed the House and Senate in January 2009 and was signed into law by the president on Jan. 29, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Jobless rate falls, masking negative statistics Feb 6, 2010
Christine Riordan, a policy analyst for the National Employment Law Project, noted that the previous high for the number of people unemployed more than 6 months as a percentage of all people unemployed was 26 percent in 1983 when it took an average of 21. 2 weeks to find a new job. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bill would hike workers’ pay Feb 5, 2010
Council Members Fernando Cabrera (D- the Bronx), Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst) and Brad Lander (D-Brooklyn) joined Mark-Viverito, members of the 32BJ union, Make the Road New York and the National Employment Law Project in calling prompt hearings and passage of the bill. Too many New Yorkers are working hard but struggling to get by, Mark-Viverito said. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
South Africa: Namibian Ruling May Influence Labour Broking Policy Feb 4, 2010
Anastasia Vatalidis, a director in the employment law department at Werksmans, said: "The importance of the Namibian Supreme Court decision cannot be overlooked, as a similar ban on labour broking in SA could be subject to a similar challenge in the courts, given that the constitution similarly protects the right to carry on a trade or business.". Vatalidis said provided the legislators had regard to the ruling, it was unlikely SA would see an outright ban on labour broking. (allAfrica.com)
Toyota takes flak from area's P.R. pros Feb 2, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. com February 2, 2010. (The News-Press -- Business)
Overtime lawsuits start to target smaller employers Feb 2, 2010
Overtime complaints, a staple of employment law, are moving down the food chain from big corporations to midsize and small employers, sources say. Dozens of individual cases have been filed in California against Dallas-based retailer since an appeals court tossed out a class action last year. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Steve Leach to chair Fiesta Bowl Committee Feb 2, 2010
Leach is a partner at the law firm of Jones, Skelton and Hochuli and leads the firm s Employment Law Practice Group. He first volunteered for the Fiesta Bowl in 2004, joined the leadership committee in 2006 and was named Rookie of the Year for the 2006-07 season. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Facebook has its costs Feb 2, 2010
The British employment law firm, Peninsula, conducted an extensive study of 3,500 United Kingdom employers and found that British firms lost no less than 130 million, or about $210 million, every single work day from employees screwing around on the Internet rather than working. The kicker is the Peninsula study was conducted way back in 2007 - ancient history when it comes to social networking sites. (University News, MO)
California got (phone) wires crossed on jobless help in 2009 Jan 31, 2010
Maurice Emsellem, a policy director with the National Employment Law Project, questioned why EDD is spending millions on the messages without improvements in service. The percentage of callers getting through has remained relatively stable. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Lee County Toyota owners troubled by recall news Jan 31, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. com and DETROIT FREE PRESS January 27, 2010. (The News-Press -- Business)
Lee County Economic Development director answers your questions in live chat Jan 30, 2010
Labor & Employment Law. Being treated unfairly, I can help. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Ten attorneys leaving Davis & Kuelthau to start own firm Jan 28, 2010
Ten attorneys who specialize in labor and employment law are leaving , which is one of Milwaukee s largest business law firms, to form their own firm in the town of Brookfield. The new firm is called Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet LLC. Clifford Buelow will serve as the chairman and Robert Buikema will be president. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
WGMA names Wesely new president Jan 26, 2010
Wesely, who is board certified in labor and employment law, previously held the title of vice president, treasurer and general counsel at the association. Wesely replaces former president Walter Niemand, who is retiring after 45 years in the maritime industry. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Carney Shegerian Addresses "Wage Theft" of Low-Wage Workers - Violations of Minimum Wage, Overtime and Other Labor Laws Jan 20, 2010
Richly experienced in labor and employment law and possessing an unparalleled success record as litigators, Shegerian Associates is passionately dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. For more information, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
K&L Gates adds Tokyo, Moscow offices Jan 20, 2010
The Tokyo office will focus initially on corporate and international finance, mergers and acquisitions, banking private equity, licensing and distribution arrangements and general corporate and employment law areas. Two lawyers, J. Ryan Dwyer III and Takahiro Kawaguchi, were hired for the office. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Partnership pushing workplace diversity Jan 18, 2010
Cheryl Behymer, an attorney with national labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips in the firm s Columbia office, will begin serving as chair of the S.C. Diversity Council this month. She has a long history of specializing in affirmative action plans and audits, employment discrimination and harassment and cases involving the Family and Medical Leave Act. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Women's pro soccer team drafts Cypress grad Jan 16, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. by annabelle tometich atometich@news-press. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Four Legal Pitfalls Loom in 2010 Jan 14, 2010
"The top challenge for a small business owner in 2010 is avoiding employment lawsuits, which are skyrocketing as more and more employees are being laid off," says Eli M. Kantor, an employment law specialist in Beverly Hills, Calif. Marjorie Jobe, an El Paso (Texas) attorney and author of. (BusinessWeek)
Tweeting your way into trouble Jan 12, 2010
The evolving nature of the technology has really outpaced employers efforts to keep up and legal protections at this point, said Richard Margulies, an employment law attorney and resident manager at ... For example, companies are increasingly conducting background checks using social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter without considering whether what they find and do with that information violates employment laws ... There s a saying in employment law that it s not the question that gets... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
No butts, smokos banned for health workers Jan 12, 2010
Nick Duggal, a solicitor specialising in employment law with TressCox Lawyers, said the policy had legal ''question marks. I don't think they can justify it on the health and safety of the individual who is smoking, but they can on other employees in the workplace,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
USF fans ready to turn page Jan 11, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Buzz surrounds search for rising program's next coach. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Unemployment sets a grim record in 2009 Jan 11, 2010
That could mean as many as 1 million people would run out of unemployment aid in March, according to the National Employment Law Project, a nonprofit group. The total number of people who at one point collected benefits in 2009 roughly 20. (MSNBC -- Business)
Horizon Council: Partnerships key to re-branding area Jan 10, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Cities, businesses look at how to work together. (The News-Press -- Business)
A long decade ends for Wall St. Jan 10, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. The 2000s were markets' worst ever; local analysts divided on what's next. (The News-Press -- Business)
Recession spurs growth in Lee County Jan 10, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Two Lee business opt to expand now. (The News-Press -- Business)
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