By Tod C. Gurney | Published November 19, 2015 | Posted in Employment Issues, Employment Law, Labor Law, Wage & Hour | Tagged Tags: employee, employer, Employment, Labor law, Wage & Hour | Leave a comment
Special Considerations in Employment Law: The Nursing Industry
Professionals in the medical industry and legal world typically do not qualify for the same protections as workers in other areas, as these professions have not been historically plagued by the levels of unfair wages and overtime abuse. However, blanket exemptions from the protections of the law tend to leave some workers in the affected Read More
Read MoreThe Interesting World of Contract Work: Benefits and Takeaways
In recent years the labor market has experienced a large influx of independence, both for employers and workers, through the increase in use of contract workers. Many individuals who were negatively impacted by the economic downturn caused by the housing bubble were reluctant to place their trust in another corporate entity by binding themselves to Read More
Read MoreUber in the News (Again): Background Checks in the Rideshare Busines
The rideshare giant Uber has made news headlines again for its hiring policies. This time, however, it is not because some employee or driver is concerned over their treatment. The most recent complaint lodged against the company is that the criminal background check performed during the hiring process for drivers is allegedly not stringent enough Read More
Read MoreEmployee Rights When Facing Mass Layoffs or Reductions in Force
No employer wants to lay off large numbers of employees as it is typically a symptom of an economic downturn. Unfortunately, layoffs and reductions in force are a part of doing business as they are one tool of many that companies can use to stay viable in a down market. Making such a decision does Read More
Read MoreSexual Harassment in the Workplace: Prevention and Response
As one Golden State vice-mayor is discovering the hard way, even an allegation of sexual harassment in the workplace can have serious negative side effects on an entire office. In political situations these types of allegations can quickly derail a person’s career, and in a more typical office setting allegations of sexual harassment can develop Read More
Read MoreLegal Issues in Employment: Retaliation is Discrimination
In order to run a successful business, today’s leaders understand that they must know more than just what their product is and how to sell it. They must know what laws apply to their company’s business, from making employment decisions to managing supply lines, and everything in between. As impossible as it is for one Read More
Read MoreNegotiating Executive Employment Contracts: Promises and Pitfalls
One of the greatest assets a company has is its employees, which includes a company’s senior leadership. Most companies are not able to consistently find high quality leaders with the right combination of visionary talent and business savvy within their own ranks, and it is very common for them to seek executive talent from the Read More
Read MoreFedEx Agrees to Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Labor Lawsuit
The delivery giant FedEx has recently agreed to a $227 million settlement for a class action lawsuit involving more than 2,000 past and present employees in California. The case stemmed from accusations that the company was misclassifying their workers as independent contractors and subsequently denying them certain pay and benefits. Once ratified by the court, Read More
Read MoreLandmark Ruling in Uber Labor Lawsuit
A recent decision by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office states that a former driver of the ride-sharing company, Uber, should be classified as an employee and not as an independent contractor. The decision is nonbinding and Uber is appealing the decision in court. This ruling could have massive implications for the class-action cases currently pending Read More
Read MoreSocial Media Use in the Workplace: Best Practices for Employers and Employees
Social Media Social media, which has taken over our personal lives, has also crept into the workplace. Because it is such a powerful force, employers and employees need to take precautions to ensure that the use of social media during the workday is limited and does not harm the overall purpose and goals of the Read More
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