Articles in Channel: Employment & Labor Law

Federal Court in Michigan Applies Equitable Principles and Allows Offsets from Different Pay Periods

March 15, 2010 22:23

 The FLSA, as we know, is structured largely on a “workweek basis.” See, e.g. Bright v. Houston Northwest Medical Center Survivor, Inc., 934 F.2d 671, 678 (5th Cir. 1991). The standalone nature of each workweek can have draconian results for employers who overpay...

Financial Overhaul Bill Includes Say-on-Pay Provisions

March 15, 2010 20:48

On Monday, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) introduced comprehensive financial reform legislation that includes provisions providing public corporate shareholders with an advisory vote on executive pay, and allowing them to nominate members of the board of directors through proxy...

House Begins Consideration of Health Care Legislation

March 15, 2010 20:30

This week, the House of Representatives will embark on what is widely believed to be the final sprint to health care reform. The House Budget Committee is scheduled to begin markup of a reconciliation bill (pdf) on Monday afternoon.  This 2,309-page bill – the Reconciliation Act of 2010...

California Labor Commissioner Debars Contractors for Prevailing Wage Violations

March 15, 2010 20:02

In its ongoing enforcement efforts of California's public works laws, the State Labor Commissioner's Office issued a press release on March 10, 2010, announcing that two Southern California contractors would be prohibited from bidding on or receiving any public works projects for three years...

Minnesota Public Employee Theft on the Rise

March 15, 2010 19:27

Bill Salisbury of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported cases of fraud, theft, and embezzlement by public employees has risen in the last three years. According to Minnesota State Auditor, Rebecca Otto, the increase is in part due to the tough economic climate, staff reductions and fewer people...

Coalition of U.S. Charities Launches Effort to Support Long Term Haiti Rebuilding

March 15, 2010 19:14

Hunton & Williams LLP, on behalf of Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services, the Episcopal Bishop of Haiti, and a coalition of 49 U.S. charitable organizations, has launched an effort to put as much as $1 billion directly into the Haitian economy over the next three years as the country...

Coalition of U.S. Charities Launches Effort to Support Long Term Haiti Rebuilding

March 15, 2010 19:14

Hunton & Williams LLP, on behalf of Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services, the Episcopal Bishop of Haiti, and a coalition of 49 U.S. charitable organizations, has launched an effort to put as much as $1 billion directly into the Haitian economy over the next three years as the country...

Use Caution When Accommodating a Disability

March 15, 2010 18:46

Bending over backwards to help an employee with a disability can leave the employer in an awkward position.  With changes to the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and its regulations last year, employers may be more likely to offer accommodations.  More conditions will...

COBRA Subsidy Extension With a Twist: A Change in Eligibility

March 15, 2010 16:58

Because the COBRA subsidy continues to be a very hot topic in conjunction with the various efforts to pass jobs legislation, Congress continues to fiddle with it.  The extension of the COBRA subsidy to March 31, 2010, brings a new twist that will likely continue forward for future extensions...

Oregon Legislature Passes Five Employment-Related Bills in Special Session

Dennis Westlind
March 15, 2010 14:34

The Oregon Legislature recently completed its 2010 Supplemental Session.  Among the bills passed by the legislature include five employment-related bills.  Click on the bill number to download a copy of the actual bill: SB 996:  Expands protections for public employees who...