I-9 Compliance – Avoiding the Violation of Employee Rights and IRCA Penalties

Just in time for summer, Congress is providing a true fireworks show on the issue of immigration. There have been countless views, opinions and positions put forth by so many, that most of us... Read more »

Ten Tips for Conducting an Effective Investigation

The following are ten tips to assist in conducting an effective workplace investigation. Read more »

Third Circuit Clears Path for Retiree Health Plans to Coordinate with Medicare

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a much anticipated opinion that supports the ability of employers to reduce or eliminate the health benefits payable to retirees who qualify for Medicare. In AARP... Read more »

Discriminatory Pay Setting Decision Must Be Made During the Limitations Period to Be Actionable

On May 29, 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that a plaintiff may not bring a claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for pay discrimination when the discriminatory decision setting... Read more »

Employing People with Disabilities, part 2

This is the second article in a series regarding employing people with disabilities. The purpose in writing this series is to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities, through dispelling myths and... Read more »

Working Mothers: A Protected Class? Courts Allow Discrimination Claims Based on Family/Childcare Stereotyping

It should come as no surprise to most observers that women are ascending the corporate ladder. For example, 43 of the Fortune 500 General Counsel are women and 10 percent of the major executive positions... Read more »

A Behavioral Definition of the Open Door Policy Is Important

Open Door policies are common. As a result of specific false conclusions, such policies may not be as effective as they are intended to be. Defining what an Open Door looks like... Read more »

ER visits decline under CDHP

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study shows decline in nonemergency procedures under Consumer-Driven Health Plans Read more »

Using Demonstrative Evidence In Employment Trials

Fully half of the lawyers in any trial end up complaining about the jurors after the verdict is returned. While complaining is simple, what is more difficult is acknowledging that jurors are being asked to... Read more »

EEOC Issues Guidance on Workers With Caregiving Responsibilities

Although no federal law specifically prohibits discrimination against caregivers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in its newly issued Enforcement Guidance entitled, "Unlawful Disparate Treatment of Workers with Caregiving Responsibilit... Read more »
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