UT Regents elects board chairwoman Mar 5, 2010
She is board certified in labor and employment law and is a member of the highly regarded American Law Institute. McHugh received her undergraduate degree from and her law degree from. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Employment Law Reform Mar 4, 2010
Brad Lager, R-12 would restore the Missouri employment law to permit legitimate employee discrimination and whistleblower cases to move forward based upon merit, while allowing frivolous lawsuits to be dismissed, so as not to overburden our state court system. This legislation is critical to businesses, school districts, counties and municipalities. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
* US Senate passes unemployment benefits, road bill Mar 4, 2010
Without the legislation, about 200,000 jobless people would have lost federal benefits this week alone, the liberal-leaning National Employment Law Project said. Jobless people normally get 26 weeks of unemployment benefits and 20 more weeks in states with higher unemployment rates. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Sen. Bunning Relents, OKs Action On Jobless Bill Mar 3, 2010
Without the extension, about 200,000 jobless people would have lost federal benefits this week alone, according to the liberal-leaning National Employment Law Project. The measure to be voted on tonight would extend through the end of the month several programs that expired on Monday, including the jobless aid, federal highway funding and help for doctors facing cuts in Medicare payments. (Newsmax)
Brown to file amendment on tax breaks for workers Mar 3, 2010
Without the extension, about 200,000 jobless people would have lost federal benefits this week alone, according to the liberal-leaning National Employment Law Project. -- Associated Press. (Boston Globe)
Stalemate holding up jobless benefits Mar 2, 2010
"Hundreds of thousands of families who are out of work are left without a safety net," said Judy Conti with the National Employment Law Project. Medicare will begin imposing a 21% cut in fees it pays to doctors. (USA Today -- News)
Social media raise red flags for employers Mar 2, 2010
She works for Ogletree Deakins, a labor and employment law firm. Employees. (AZCentral -- News)
Lawyers at boutique firms find that smaller is better Mar 2, 2010
Employment law, bankruptcy, real estate and family law practice areas most affected by the recession have long been the preserve of small firms and solo practitioners, said Richard Hermann, who teaches a legal career management course at the online Concord Law School. "A large firm is a bureaucracy. Trying to change things there is like turning around a battleship," Hermann said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Minority Lawyers Losing Ground at Big Law Firms Mar 2, 2010
Large law firms are presumably savvy enough about labor and employment law to avoid publicly announced cutbacks that hit a protected class of employees disproportionately. But, say several diversity experts, minority attorneys remain extremely vulnerable to stealth layoffs through performance evaluations. (Law.com)
Some Reflections on Ghana's Search for Alternative Dispute Resolution Mar 2, 2010
I have used JAMS. I don't readily recall using NAM. In most of my use of these organizations it was probably in employment law or some Wall Street termination and the use of the services of one of these players was probably indicated or mandated in the original (hiring/employment contract. AAA, JAMS and NAM generally hire retired judges lawyers with years of experience in handling the traditional litigation and related issues; retrain them for the needs of Arbitration and Mediation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Unemployment benefits at risk Feb 27, 2010
The cutoff wouldn t affect most people receiving extended benefits, said Maurice Emsellem of the National Employment Law Project. Instead, people would be prevented from obtaining new benefit extensions. (Boston Globe)
Senate Inaction Jeopardizes Unemployment Benefits Feb 27, 2010
1 million people will lose unemployment benefits in March if the payments are not extended, according to an estimate from the National Employment Law Project, a group that advocates on behalf of low-wage workers. Bunning said his only objection to the bill is its impact on the deficit. (Newsmax)
Time runs out for jobless Feb 26, 2010
But the National Employment Law Project was cautioning that the measure faced opposition among some in the Senate. "Obstructionism cannot be tolerated at a moment of such crisis for so many," said Christine Owens, NELP's executive director, in a prepared statement. (Albany Times Union)
Jobless worry about loss of benefits Feb 26, 2010
The number of people without benefits will soar to 5 million people by June, 276,700 of them in Pennsylvania, according to figures prepared by the National Employment Law Project. "The notion that these people who lose their benefits will be able to go out and get a job is wildly unrealistic," Mark Price, a labor economist for the Keystone Research Center, said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Martinez nominated for fed court Feb 26, 2010
McNamara, Roseman is a litigation law firm representing employees in labor and employment law, which are Martinez's practice areas there. The firm also represents plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Fisher & Phillips moving to Midtown Feb 24, 2010
Atlanta labor and employment law firm announced Tuesday it will move from Buckhead to Midtown in November. The firm is moving its national headquarters to two floors of the 38-story 1075 Peachtree Street, which is part of the 12th & Midtown development near the. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Obama labor-relations nominee blocked Feb 16, 2010
Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said the nominee was highly skilled and no doubt qualified, with more than 30 years of experience practicing employment law before top courts. "That sounds like the kind of nominee we want on the National Labor Relations Board, Brown said. I would add... to serve the interests of the middle class, to serve the interests of this country, we need to fill these jobs with qualified people. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., said the opposition to Becker was manufactured by the Senate... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Crashes litter NASCAR season's start Feb 15, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Nobody had a brain,' Kyle Busch complains. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Stewart impresses Junior Johnson Feb 15, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. NASCAR legend talks about present, past at Daytona. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Danica's Nationwide peers welcome her Feb 13, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. IndyCar driver set to make series debut today. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Florida hires Austin away from NFL's Cardinals Feb 13, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. 12-year college coach to head Gator defense. (The News-Press -- Sports)
School-days bill may hit snag Feb 11, 2010
"It doesn't change the fact that we still have a constitutional duty to negotiate with the unions. ... If you mandate it and we aren't able to negotiate it, I don't know what would happen," said James Halvorson, deputy attorney general with the Department of the Attorney General's Employment Law Division. Lawmakers introduced several bills in both the state House and Senate that would mandate a set amount of instructional time, something most states have written into law. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Katz named dean at DUs Sturm law college Feb 10, 2010
Previously he was an adjunct instructor at the University of Colorado Law School and was a partner in the employment law group at ... Katz specializes in anti-discrimination law, including constitutional law and employment law. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
Exclusive Subscriber Content Jan 10, 2010
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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)
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)
