Employers To Face More Litigation In 2015 As Plaintiff Lawyers Swoop In By: Daniel Fisher @ Forbes The good news for companies that issue stock — dramatically fewer securities lawsuits in 2014 — is breeding bad news for employers as underemployed class-action lawyers flock to labor law as a new source of profits in 2015. An aggressively pr0-labor […]
-
Read More
-
Read More
Caddies file $50 million lawsuit against PGA Tour BY: Sarah Whitten CNBC More than 80 professional golf caddies have filed a $50 million lawsuit against the PGA tour alleging that the organization compelled them to wear corporate sponsored logos on bibs without compensation. The filing claims that the PGA Tour officials threatened to prohibit caddies […]
-
Read More
There is no probationary status under the ADA by Tim Gould HRMorning HR pros are already well aware that when a disabled employee’s FMLA leave expires, he or she may be entitled to additional leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. But a new EEOC lawsuit shows that leave may be an option even when workers aren’t eligible […]
-
Read More
Fines for I-9 errors on the rise BY SCOTT WOOLDRIDGE @BenefitsPro Fines resulting from I-9 audits have exploded in recent years, and immigration law experts say employers should put a high priority on making sure their policies and paperwork are in compliance. “We have seen a huge increase in fines against employers, and we don’t think that’s […]
-
Read More
Tom Colicchio’s ’wichcraft Hit With Class-Action Labor Lawsuit By: Cliff Rainey @Grubstreet Two female delivery workers at the East Village ‘wichcraft have filed a lawsuit claiming the Top Chef’s company violated both federal and state labor laws by paying them less than minimum wage, denying overtime, and docking their tips. They say the chain has a policy […]
-
Read More
Two dozen Jacksonville area hotels hit with disability-discrimination lawsuits By: Timothy Gibbons Managing Editor- Jacksonville Business Journal A perennial plaintiff has filed about two dozen lawsuits against local hotels, accusing them of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The hotels — most located in Duval County, with six in Nassau and one in Flagler — failed to provide […]
-
Read More
Think Employment Law Doesn’t Apply to You? Think Again Even small businesses may find themselves subject to employment laws designed to cover big firms. So know the law. BY SUZANNE LUCAS Inc Magazine Quick quiz: You have 35 employees. One of your junior analysts is pregnant. Do you have to allow her to take 12 […]
-
Read More
ACA Outlook: What Will 2015 Hold for Employers? An overview of coverage and reporting requirements for the year ahead By Ilyse W. Schuman, Russell D. Chapman and Steven J. Friedman © Littler 12/23/2014 As 2015 begins and the effective date of the employer play-or-pay mandate commences, many employers are wondering what’s next for them in […]
-
Read More
How professional employer organizations can help with HR compliance challenges by Jay Starkman, Contributing Writer for biz journals Jan 12, 2015, 10:27am EST Image provided by Getty Images (psphotograph) It is the rare small or mid-size business that has expertise both in its industry segment and in handling the demands of employees. It is a professional […]
-
Read More
Suit filed in Jacksonville against Jimmy John’s, alleging unfair labor practices by: Eric Snider Reporter- Tampa Bay Business Journal A federal class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Jacksonville against Jimmy John‘s, alleging that the sandwich chain illegally underpaid assistant store managers throughout the country. According to the complaint, “Regardless of the number of hours worked, Jimmy John‘s […]