Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service joined the Department of Labor and state agencies in cracking down on employers that misclassify employees as independent contractors, leaving business owners and hiring managers scrambling to reevaluate their contractor relationships and ensure that they are complying with the law. To help sort through the confusion, here are… Read more »
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), enacted in 1993, provides employees with unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. The Act prohibits employers from firing workers who take leave for valid reasons. But there’s a thin line between authorized and unauthorized use of family medical leave, and dismissing employees for crossing it can leave employers… Read more »
Sure, you know not to ask about pregnancy. And marriage. And race. And sexual orientation. And a handful of other no-no topics that simply can’t be part of a job interview. You probably can ask about the beanie (unless it’s part of an obscure religion, in which case: avoid), but do you know to also… Read more »
Is the Internal Revenue Service’s new Voluntary Classification Settlement Program too good to be true? Maybe, maybe not. Introduced on September 21, 2011, the program purports to give a free pass to employers who promise to reclassify any workers incorrectly treated as independent contractors. Here’s what you need to know about the program, in eight… Read more »
For your reference, recent updates and commentary at the intersection of social media and the law. From lawyers and law firms on JD Supra, you should know: 1.The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed revisions to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule: “The Federal Trade Commission has issued a rulemaking notice proposing to update its rules implementing… Read more »
“But what if your company is not in the adult entertainment industry? Then your company probably does not want its trademark standing in front of the .XXX designation, particularly if that directs a user to a pornographic site.” The clock is ticking for brand owners who want to block the use of their trademark in… Read more »
“The National Labor Relations Board has been very active in promoting a number of pro-union initiatives, prompting critics to accuse the Board of being more concerned with unions than with employees. Now the Board is facing both legal and legislative challenges.” The NLRB’s rule requiring all employers to post notice informing employees of their rights… Read more »
Following the recent Supreme Court ruling that states could mandate employment verification, the number of states requiring the use of E-Verify – the US Government’s online system for verifying work authorization – continues to grow. For your reference, a roundup of recent updates on E-Verify from lawyers and law firms on JD Supra. Ready or… Read more »
LinkedIn is well understood as an important platform for recruiters and job seekers, but there is so much more to the professional networking site… Business Insights: More Signal, Less Noise LinkedIn also serves as a fire hydrant of business insight and intelligence for professionals of all kinds in all industries. Some sources of that biz… Read more »
Christian Louboutin’s trademark on red-soled shoes was kicked aside last month in US District Court, setting the stage for Yves Saint Laurent (and others) to sell their own shoes with red soles. For fashionistas around the world, an update on the ruling from lawyers and law firms on JD Supra: Louboutin Gets the Boot: S.D.N.Y. Judge… Read more »
On September 8, 2011, the America Invents Act was overwhelmingly approved by the US Senate and sent to President Obama for his signature. From law firms on JD Supra, a preliminary look at eight things you need to know about this historic patent reform legislation: 1. [It] will change the U.S. patent system from a… Read more »
For your reference, here’s an updated reading list on the National Labor Relations Board’s recent guidance for employers re social media in the workplace: National Labor Relations Board Issues Social Media Report (McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC): “Recently, the Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (Board) released a report, basically a score… Read more »
Business succession isn’t the only decision you have to make as you plan the future of your company (or your family!), but it’s one of the most important. These five updates from lawyers and law firms on JD Supra will help you understand your options» 1. Succession: Is Keeping the Business in the Family Necessarily… Read more »
You’re a business owner and you’re doing what you love, but there is so. much. to do – and so much to know! Indeed there is, but we’re making at least one aspect of your job easy with five need-to-read business updates from law firms on JD Supra. Open up wide, here’s your Friday dose… Read more »
Today’s post brings together some of the collected writings of ERISA attorney Ary Rosenbaum, who regularly dispatches advice to plan sponsors, fund managers, and other advisors covering all aspects of retirement plans and pension funds. As you consider (or, for that matter, help to administrate) a retirement plan in your company, consider the following: »… Read more »
