In prior articles and blog entries, we have reported on the ever-increasing and intense focus of federal and state government on issues of worker misclassification, as lawmakers and agencies around the country have heightened enforcement activity and potential penalties against businesses suspected of misclassifying employees as independent contractors. New York State has been leading the charge… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: October 2010
NLRB orders electronic notice posting and compound interest in unfair labor practice cases
Posted in LaborIn a pair of decisions released today, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) expanded the scope of its remedial orders in unfair labor practice cases. In Kentucky River Medical Center, 356 NLRB No. 8 (2010), the Board ordered that, in the future (as well as retroactive to any cases that are currently pending in any… Continue Reading
UK Legal Update: Bribery Act 2010
Posted in Labor, LegislationThe Bribery Act 2010 is due to take effect in the UK in April 2011. The Act provides that commercial organisations may be criminally liable for failing to prevent bribery (whether offered or received) by persons providing services to the business, including employees, agents and subsidiaries. It is not just UK companies, however, as overseas… Continue Reading
Parting Gifts from the Governator – California’s Significant New Employment Laws
Posted in LegislationAs previously reported here, the California legislature ended its regular session by sending a mixed bag of bills to the Governor for consideration. Most were vetoed but those that were signed into law present some new challenges and opportunities on topics ranging from organ donor leave to meal period relief for some employers to a… Continue Reading
The Trouble With Background Checking
Posted in DiscriminationAn issue arising more frequently recently concerns the use of background check results in making decisions regarding hiring and termination of employees. Some commentators believe the frequency with which the issue has arisen is a result of more regular use of background checks, the greater relative ease in checking individuals’ employment, credit and criminal history,… Continue Reading
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