Articles Tagged with ''employment laws''

A Bouncing Bundle of… Discrimination Claims?

After Supreme Court ruling, it may be time to rethink pregnancy-related disabilities policies

June 22, 2015

A recent Supreme Court ruling provides some insights for employers who are working to create consistent workplace disability leave policies and avoid claims of pregnancy discrimination.

Bonuses, Overtime, Post-Work Activities, and the FLSA

Staying on Top of Evolving Laws and Regulations

Richard D. Alaniz

February 16, 2015

Navigating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has always been a challenge for employers. The FLSA is a comprehensive national statute governing how to properly pay employees, and it has only gotten more complicated in recent years.

A ‘Year of Action’ Leads to Years of Regulation

Another Executive Order Increases Compliance Headaches for Federal Contractors

Richard D. Alaniz

August 18, 2014

In keeping with his promise of a “year of action” during this year’s State of the Union address, on July 31, President Obama signed an executive order — entitled Fair and Safe Workplaces — that vastly extends the federal government’s enforcement reach over private federal contractors’ employment policies.

Maintaining Wage and Hour Compliance in 2013

Be Sure to Comply With All Applicable Federal and State Laws

Richard D. Alaniz

May 20, 2013

Over the past six years or so, wage and hour lawsuits have become, if not commonplace, extremely prevalent. This trend, fueled by a large number of workers displaced following the financial crisis and stoked by successful settlements and court rulings over the past several years, is unlikely to end anytime soon.

Minimizing Employee Litigation Through Arbitration Agreements

January 21, 2013

Lawsuits are expensive and inconvenient, but employee litigation can be even more painful for companies, executives, and managers. Fortunately, employers can minimize many employee lawsuits and their fallout through arbitration agreements, where a neutral arbitrator hears the facts of the dispute and makes a binding ruling.

The Rise in Pregnancy Disability Regulations

Richard D. Alaniz

September 17, 2012

Disability claims are always challenging for employers, but this is especially the case when pregnant workers suffer complications that leave them unable to perform their normal job duties.

Pippins v. KPMG: What One Employment Litigation Case Could Mean for Your Company

Richard D. Alaniz

February 20, 2012

Any employer who has faced potential class-action wage-and-hour lawsuits knows what a headache they can be. Due to a recent court ruling, employers have a lot more to worry about. That case, Pippins v. KPMG, has caused tremendous turmoil and confusion among those who follow employment litigation and electronic discovery.

Aug. 31, 2011: New Guide to Employment Law Available

August 31, 2011

Blue Gavel Press has announced the release of its U.S. Employer’s Guide, 18th Edition.

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Articles Tagged with ''employment laws''

A Bouncing Bundle of… Discrimination Claims?

Bonuses, Overtime, Post-Work Activities, and the FLSA

A ‘Year of Action’ Leads to Years of Regulation

Maintaining Wage and Hour Compliance in 2013

Minimizing Employee Litigation Through Arbitration Agreements

The Rise in Pregnancy Disability Regulations

Pippins v. KPMG: What One Employment Litigation Case Could Mean for Your Company

Aug. 31, 2011: New Guide to Employment Law Available

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