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Posted on Nov 25, 2014 on Legal Updates, Tips of the Month, Workplace Safety by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
Every year we write an article on employer-hosted holiday parties and the pitfalls to avoid. While we intend to review all of those potential pitfalls, employers should keep in mind that avoiding pitfalls is not …
Posted on Oct 30, 2014 on Legal Updates, News, Published Articles, Wage and Hour by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
One of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (“Act”) major selling points, the subsidies that certain individuals within 400% of the federal poverty level can receive if they purchase health insurance on state or …
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 on Legal Updates, News, Published Articles by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
The Connecticut Law Tribune September 15, 2014 This Connecticut Supreme Court term was again relatively quiet in the area of labor and employment, with only three decisions that impact employers, and the labor and employment …
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 on Legal Updates, Published Articles by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
Unemployment insurance continues to be front and center in the news. Commentators discuss: the legislation pending in Washington D.C. to extend long-term benefits; changes in state and federal unemployment law; and the rise of unemployment …
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 on Legal Updates, News, Published Articles, Tips of the Month, Union Issues by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
Last year, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) put its stamp of approval on “micro-units,” or small groups of employees who may unionize. The Board recently decided two cases involving micro-units in Macy’s and Bergdorf …
Posted on Sep 30, 2014 on Legal Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
Many employers in New York City (“NYC”) are very familiar with NYC’s Earned Sick Time Act (“Act”) and many have sick time policies in place. What may surprise employers is that the “proposed rules” for …
Posted on Aug 22, 2014 on Disability, Discrimination and Harassment, Family and Medical Leave Act, Legal Updates, News, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
When employers hear the news that their employee is pregnant, many do not know what to do. Fortunately, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) just-released guidance explains exactly what employers should do. It details how …
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 on Legal Updates, News, Wage and Hour by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
On March 13 of this year, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum (“Memorandum”) directing the federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) to modernize regulations governing the “white collar” exemptions from minimum wage and overtime. Although we …
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 on Legal Updates, News, NLRB, OSHA by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
The National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) recently released a Memorandum which could greatly increase the number of unfair labor practice charges filed against employers. The Memorandum explains the Board has “entered into a program” with …
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 on Legal Updates, News, NLRB, Published Articles, Union Issues by Robert G. Brody and Abby M. Warren
Almost one year after it granted review of Noel Canning, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, affirmed the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision that President Obama lacked the authority to appoint three National Labor …