Day: March 7, 2012

Courts, Colds, and the FMLA

In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Susan Schoenfeld briefed readers on the issue of colds, flu, and the FMLA. Today, what the courts have to say, plus a solution that may eliminate the problem—a corporate wellness program What the Courts Say At least two federal appeals courts have weighed in on the issue of flus and colds […]

Caregiver Hearing Postponed Due to Death of Rep. Donald Payne

The House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections postponed its hearing on controversial regulations extending minimum wage and overtime protections to home health aides, scheduled for March 7, due to the death of Representative Donald M. Payne, D-N.J., a senior member of the panel.

‘Black Swan’: Big Movie, Big Lawsuit

Two former interns recently sued the producer of the Oscar-winning film “Black Swan” for minimum wage and overtime law violations, hitting headlines nationwide. The case is a good illustration of some of the inherent dangers of taking on interns.

Retaliation—Put a Ring on It!

Special from SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference Almost all lawsuits are preventable, says attorney JodyKatz Pritikin, and retaliation lawsuits are among the easiest to prevent. Katz, a featured speaker at SHRM’s Employment Law and Legislative Conference, going on this week in Washington, DC, is a trainer and investigator at proactivelawsuitsrevention.com. The “Put a ring […]