A District Court in Missouri found an employer is not required to grant an employee indefinite leave under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA). Deciphering the ADA and its reasonable accommodation requirements can be tricky and cause employers much angst. However, this case gives employers a little peace of mind, knowing they may not have [...]
New Jersey inadvertently changed the status of “inside sales” employees who were being treated as exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements. This mistake could cost employers thousands of dollars if they do not make immediate changes to their payroll practices. New Jersey law originally had its own tests for whether or not an employee [...]
Hertz recently fired 26 Muslim drivers for failing to clock in and out for their ten minute breaks. The union representing the employees claims discrimination based on religion. Hertz’s conduct is a great example of the value of having and following reasonable Company policies. The drivers claim Hertz, at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fired them [...]
A former union benefit funds administrator recently pled guilty to embezzling $43 million from the union. Melissa King of Irvington, New York, pled guilty to one count of embezzlement and one count of filing false tax returns. She was a contract administrator for the Laborers’ International Union Local 147 benefit funds who received a salary [...]
Previously, we wrote about the National Labor Relations Board’s (the “Board”) new requirement that employers post a notice in their workplaces advising employees on their rights to unionize. Originally, employers had to begin posting the notice on November 14, 2011. However, the deadline was extended to January 31, 2012. The Board wanted to give employers [...]