SAME-SEX MARRIAGE RULING HAS WIDE-RANGING EFFECTS

As you most likely know by now, last month the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated ruling regarding the issue of whether same-sex couples have the right to marry. Before the Court’s decision, there were countless unknowns and inconsisten… Read More
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Feds Issue Guidance for Employee Handbook Rules and Other Policies

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) recently released a report providing new guidance to all employers regarding employee handbook rules and other personnel policies relating to rules commonly found in most h… Read More
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Ledbetter Fair Pay Act - Stronger Employee Protection Laws Enacted

On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. This law, which was made retroactive to May 28, 2007, lengthens the time employees have to bring a claim for discrimination in compensation. It was passed… Read More
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Categories: Employee Relations

Attention FMLA Employers - New Rules Going Into Effect

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) has been revised based on new regulations that go into effect on January 16, 2009. These changes are a result of several factors, including: the passage of the military leave provisions in the Nation De… Read More
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Categories: Employee Relations