Changes to the DIFC Employment Law in the UAE
Global People Strategist
JULY 16, 2019
As of June 2019, the Dubai International Finance Centre announced a new law to replace the existing employment law that has been in practice since 2005.
Are Full-Time Employees of Staffing Companies Exempt? It Depends
HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 15, 2017
Randstad’s Reliance on WHD Letter Was Not in ‘Good Faith’ The court also rejected Randstad’s argument that it was protected by its good-faith reliance upon a 2005 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Letter in determining that both positions fell under the administrative exemption. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms.
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That time when Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett upheld a plaintiff’s $300K discrimination win
The Employer Handbook
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Welcome back to “ Amy Coney Barrett Week” at The Employer Handbook. I’m devoting five blog posts to some of her most significant employment law decisions so that, maybe, we can read the tea leaves to see how she may rule from the Supreme Court bench if the Senate confirms her nomination. Employer takeaways.
The Gig Economy: Distraction from a Real Problem or Disruption to the System?
TalentCulture
OCTOBER 17, 2017
In fact, a recent study showed the number of Americans benefiting from alternative work arrangements rose by nearly 10 million between 2005 and 2015. In fact, of the nearly nine-million-plus new jobs created in America since 2005, nearly all of them have been “gig economy” style employment.
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Have you been using E-Verify more than 10 years? Take Steps to Preserve Your Records
HRWatchdog
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be deleting records created prior to December 31, 2005. Effective January 1, 2016, E-Verify transaction records more than 10 years old will be deleted from the system; you will no longer have access to cases you created prior to December 31, 2005. There will be no records to report.
CBO Releases Analysis of Senate Healthcare Bill
HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 27, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Senate Issues Revised Version of ACA Repeal-and-Replace Bill
HR Daily Advisor
JULY 13, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Are Workplace Wellness Programs a Waste of Time and Money?
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Disputed Absences Prevent FMLA Victory for Kentucky Employer
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 22, 2018
A federal court in Kentucky recently ruled that a Kentucky employer must go to trial in a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) case in part because there were disputes over whether an employee was absent and whether he had been given FMLA paperwork at the time of the absences. William” worked for Pella Corporation.
Are paralegals entitled to overtime under the FLSA? Probably.
The Employer Handbook
OCTOBER 26, 2015
The class was essentially a primer on the basics of employment law, during which I emphasized both the types of claims on which paralegals may assist clients, and the employment-law issues that the audience may encounter for themselvesat work.
Teambuilding: Making Work Teams Work
HR Daily Advisor
MAY 1, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
Is obesity a disability under ADA?
Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
His weight climbed from about 350 pounds in 2005 to over 560 pounds just four years later. The ADA was enacted 18 years ago, but it’s still one of the most misunderstood employment laws. A recent federal appellate court decision agrees with that premise. ADA covers temporary disabilities, too. Some cases are obvious.
Can Employers Make Direct Deposit Mandatory?
Paycor
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Like most things in HR, it all depends on the employment law in your state and the classification of employees. Covered employers. All private employers and local governments, but not state and federal governments. All employers. But what about the remaining 4% who prefer a physical check? Yes… and no.
CBO: $194 Billion Deficit Increase If Key ACA Subsidies End In 2017
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 18, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Minnesota Court Recognizes Workers’ Comp Retaliation Suit Filed by Undocumented Worker
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
In 2005, Dahlke Trailer Sales hired “Tony” after he presented a false Social Security number. Brandon Wheeler, a contributor to Minnesota Employment Law Letter , can be reached at bwheeler@felhaber.com. gk-6mt / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Background.
ACA Repeal Could Lead to 32 Million More Uninsured Americans by 2026, CBO Reports
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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40 While You Were Gone … We Found out We Didn’t Need You
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
What happens when an employee is out on job-protected leave and an employer realizes that everything keeps moving along just fine without him or her or that his or her duties shouldn’t really take 40 hours per week? District Court for the Central District of California recently had to decide just that. Glacier Nw, Inc.,
Weinstein case highlights problem of “ostriching” harassment
Ohio Employer's Law
OCTOBER 17, 2017
It’s been a busy few days in employment-law land, with the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment case dominating the headlines. His misconduct was the worst kept secret in Hollywood, with even Courtney Love discussing it all the way back in 2005. What have we learned? serial harasser, maybe one of the worst in history.
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University of Mississippi Pays Out $2.75 Million to Settle Alleged HIPAA Violations
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 31, 2016
During the investigation, OCR determined that UMMC was aware of risks and vulnerabilities to its systems as far back as April 2005, yet no significant risk management activity occurred until after the breach, due largely to organizational deficiencies and insufficient institutional oversight.
Governor Signs Job Creator Bill: Employers Can Cure Technical Violations
HRWatchdog
OCTOBER 5, 2015
The April 16, 2014 Los Angeles Daily Journal article titled “An Alternative to Employee Class Actions” documents that PAGA lawsuits have increased more than 400% between 2005 and 2013, given the ease of filing such cases without satisfying class action requirements and the potential financial windfall. Curb Frivolous Litigation.
Governor Signs Job Creator Bill: Employers Can Cure Technical Violations
HRWatchdog
OCTOBER 5, 2015
The April 16, 2014 Los Angeles Daily Journal article titled “An Alternative to Employee Class Actions” documents that PAGA lawsuits have increased more than 400% between 2005 and 2013, given the ease of filing such cases without satisfying class action requirements and the potential financial windfall. Curb Frivolous Litigation.
COBRA Continuation Coverage: Who Pays?
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 6, 2018
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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52 How COBRA Intersects with Medicare and Retiree Health Plans
HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 27, 2016
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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61 U.S. Supreme Court: ‘Church Plan’ Need Not Be Established by a Church to Qualify for ERISA Exemption
HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 20, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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46 Time to Ditch the Annual Performance Appraisal?
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 27, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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The Cost of Not Accommodating Caregivers
HRExecutive
MAY 18, 2016
Naturally, these claims are hitting American employers pretty hard in the wallet. companies $477 million over the past decade (compared to roughly $197 million from 1996 to 2005), according to the WorkLife Law report, which suggests that the actual amount is “likely to be significantly higher, as many settlements are confidential.”
Health Benefits During FMLA Leave: Who Pays?
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 2, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): 2 Exceptions to ‘Use-It-or-Lose-It’
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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401(k) 101: A Benefit for Employers and Employees Alike
HR Daily Advisor
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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401(k) Hardship Withdrawal Rules Explained
HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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More on Managing Employee Status Changes Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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2nd Circuit Scrutinizes Worker’s Inconsistent Claims About His Disability
HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
“Barry,” a Romanian, began working as a maintenance mechanic for Rockbestos-Suprenant Cable Corporation in April 2005. Consult with qualified employment counsel on how to best defend your company when an employee asserts inconsistent positions regarding a disability. Background.
An Introduction to Cafeteria Plans: Permitted Tax-Exempt and Taxable Benefits
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 24, 2018
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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43 Good (Nontaxable) Things Come in Small Packages: The De Minimis Fringe Benefit Rule
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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52 Does Mine Supervisor with Bad Back Have Disability Bias Claim?
HR Daily Advisor
JULY 28, 2017
In 2005, “Benji” began working at Pogo Mine, which was operated by Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo, LLC. Also, this case shows that an employee may have a valid claim for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing even if he was terminated for a reason that does not violate employment discrimination laws.
Are Commissioned California Employees Entitled to Separate Pay for Rest Periods?
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 11, 2017
The court found Safeway’s compensation system violated California law because the drivers weren’t separately compensated for their rest periods. which was decided in 2005, the court held that employers cannot comply with their minimum wage obligations by averaging wages across multiple pay periods. Osmose, Inc.,
Was Inconsistent Treatment of Asian USPS Worker Discrimination?
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
The white male workers she cited had been found repeatedly sleeping on the job as far back as the mid-1980s and continued to be caught sleeping from time to time right up until their retirement in 2005 and 2007. and an editor of Massachusetts Employment Law Letter. appeared first on HR Daily Advisor.
The Complex Intersection of Medicare and COBRA: Some Helpful Guidelines
HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc.
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From the archives: The art of the apology
Ohio Employer's Law
OCTOBER 10, 2016
I’ve been thinking all weekend whether to write about Donald Trump’s 2005 hot mic embarrassment, and, if so, what I’d write about. What, you may be asking yourselves, does this story from my youth have to do with employment law? After all, I’ve already recently written about plagiarism and your b.s. It’s as simple as this.
Disability Discrimination: Terminated Cancer Survivor’s ADA Claim Fails, Part 1
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 20, 2017
In 2005, she took the position of senior patient services specialist and again communicated her disability to her hiring supervisor. From roughly 2005 to 2008, she often took medical leave for medical appointments. and an editor of the Arkansas Employment Law Letter. Willow appealed to the 8 th circuit.
Here come the Pastafarians: Will you have to accommodate them?
HR Morning
APRIL 20, 2016
In response to a 2005 Delaware court case involving whether public school children should be taught the theory of “intelligent design” as an alternative to evolution, the Kansas State Board of Education began considering whether to require its students be taught intelligent design.
Is Minor ‘Offensive’ Conduct Enough to Prove Hostile Environment?
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 21, 2017
Dr. “Albright,” who is an occupational medicine physician, worked at Meharry Medical College from 2005 until her resignation in 2014. Burke, an editor of Ohio Employment Law Letter , can be contacted at rburke@porterwright.com or 513-369-4236. appeared first on HR Daily Advisor.
Employment Law Blog Carnival: The “Candy Cane Children” Edition #ELBC
Ohio Employer's Law
MARCH 23, 2016
People seem to like lists, so here’s one to kick off this month’s Employment Law Blog Carnival. So, for this month’s Carnival, I present employment law according to the greatest band of the last 20 years, the White Stripes. via his Connecticut Employment Law Blog? Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground.
REAL ID Act—Will January 2018 Compliance Deadline Affect Your Operations?
HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 19, 2017
That’s because effective January 22, 2018, Phase 4 of the implementation of the 2005 law will begin. Despite the fact that the REAL ID Act has been law since 2005—in fact, it was one of the very first laws I ever covered in my time as a legal editor—many people were surprised to learn of this looming effective date.
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