An increasing number of situations involving the abuse of students at schools have made their way into the media. In some instances, the attacker is...
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Discrimination Charges Defeated
We recently won, on the behalf of a client in the real estate industry, the dismissal of two charges: one alleging discrimination on the basis of...
Do I Conduct Background Checks on New Hires?
Bad hiring decisions cost businesses money. Likewise, the growing issues surrounding the proper verification of an applicant's record, and the need...
Do I Have to Pay Interns?
Many employers hire unpaid interns thinking it is a win-win situation; the intern learns the ropes of the industry and the employer receives free...
Do I Need a Reason to Terminate an Employee?
In most states, absent a contract or policy to the contrary, the employment relationship between an employer and employee is "at will." This means...
Do We Need an Employee Handbook?
An employee handbook is one of the most beneficial tools an employer has to communicate company policies and provide legal protection. The handbook...
DOL Amends Tipped Employee Regulations
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently released its final rule on tip regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), providing clarity...
Domestic Service Workers to Receive Minimum Wage and Overtime
On September 18, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division released its final regulation, which extends minimum wage and...