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At the beginning of every New Year, all of us have strong hopes of continuing successes and growth, both in our personal lives and business pursuits. For any employer, these “hopes of growth and success” can be related to potential legal issues that have been stirring in the previous year(s) and continue to mount challenges…
Read MoreFor those of us over 50, “Who’s that knocking on my door?” reminds us of the three little pigs and the wolf who would huff and puff and blow your house down. Unfortunately, the child-like tale of the three little pigs and the wolf has had a difficult time transferring to the Internet, but is…
Read MoreOver the 235 years of existence of our country, the workforce of the United States has undergone drastic change. We have gone from a primarily agricultural economy to a manufacturing economy to, now primarily, a service industry. Companion to our “changing economy,” employers have had to deal with and satisfy a “different type of workforce.”…
Read MoreRecently, there have been three (3) separate and distinct lawsuits filed in New York dealing with unpaid interns and a company’s obligation to “pay them for their work” (Eric Glatt, et al. v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc., et al.; Lauren Ballinger, et al. v. Conde Nast; Xuedan Wang, et al. v. Hearst Corp.). In all…
Read MoreEffective May 1, 2013, all United States District Courts throughout the United States are invoking a 15% increase in filing fees for cases. This will take the filing fee from $350 to $400, for all new civil cases. Based on information available to the author, this “increase in filing fee” has a direct correlation to…
Read MoreFor any business to be successful, it must be in contact with and ready to provide its services to its customer base. Be it a law firm, landscaping contractor, widget manufacturer, or an internet provider, customer interaction and satisfaction are the primary guideposts. Unfortunately, in this era of the need for “customer contact,” employers may…
Read MoreEvery termination of an employee is a highly charged emotional situation. No one likes to be told that their livelihood is being impacted and, in these tough economic times, they are being placed in a situation where financial security is at risk. It is even more of a highly-charged atmosphere when a termination of a…
Read MoreAs most employers know, the Department of Labor Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms which were initially issued in the early 1990s expired as of December 31, 2011. The Department of Labor (DOL) has been working with the Office of Management and Budget to extend the life of these forms and received approval that their…
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