Most employment laws apply only to employers with at least a minimum number of employees. For instance, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to employers with at least 50 employees. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) applies to employers with at least 20 employees. The Americans with […]
The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) decision finding an employer had violated the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) by terminating an employee for a Facebook post insulting his boss’ mother and encouraging employees to vote for the union. Pier Sixty, LLC, […]
When an employee is involuntarily separated from employment, a severance agreement can provide a graceful exit. However, if the agreement is not properly drafted, it can create additional problems resulting in litigation over the very words chosen. Here are a few points to consider when drafting a severance agreement. Where […]
On March 2, 2017, the Supreme Court of Florida issued its long awaited opinion on the City of Miami’s declaration of “financial urgency,” reaffirming the sanctity of public sector labor contracts and the public employer’s lack of power to modify such contract absent a compelling state interest. Walter E. Headley, […]
Four key players are expected to create a managementfriendly atmosphere in the labor and employment law arena, assuming their positions are confirmed. Andrew Puzder, a fast food executive who runs the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardees, is the nominee for Secretary of Labor. His perspective is indeed different […]