Zero-hours contracts have been in the news a lot recently. We take a look at their legal status, and consider the pros and cons of their use for both employers and workers.
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December 31, 2012 Deadline to Correct Certain Section 409A Payment Timing Errors
By Joel S. Barras on
Our Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits colleagues John D. Martini, Jeffrey G. Aromatorio, Jenny C. Baker and Allison Sizemore wrote a client alert regarding the December 31, 2012 deadline for correcting certain errors in the written provisions of nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements that provide payments that are contingent on the recipient’s execution of a…
New York State Employers Soon Able To Make Added Employee Payroll Deductions
The New York State Legislature recently passed amendments to New York Labor Law §193, to permit employers to make additional payroll deductions authorized in writing by employees. Governor Cuomo is expected to sign this bill into law very shortly.
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Back from the Brink: California Employers Finally Get Clarity on Meal/Rest Breaks
By Lisa M. Carvalho on
This post was also written by Seth C. Carmack.
On April 12, 2012, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Ct. (Hohnbaum), No. S166350. The decision clarified several important issues regarding California employers’ obligations in connection with meal and rest breaks for non-exempt employees. It also offered guidance regarding the certification of meal and rest period wage and hour class actions.Continue Reading Back from the Brink: California Employers Finally Get Clarity on Meal/Rest Breaks
NLRB General Counsel Issues Second Report on Social Media Cases
By Joel S. Barras on
This post was also written by Samantha M. Clancy.
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon recently issued a report on social media cases handled by the NLRB. This second report—he issued his first in August 2011— provides guidance to employers in developing and enforcing social media policies to comply with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Copies of his two memos are available here and here.Continue Reading NLRB General Counsel Issues Second Report on Social Media Cases
Employee Fired For Cause Loses Workers’ Comp Benefits, Illinois Court Rules
By Erin Bailey on
Illinois employers need not pay certain workers’ compensation benefits to employees fired for cause, according to a recent state appellate court decision. Interstate Scaffolding, Inc. v. The Workers’ Compensation Commission, et al., 385 Ill. App. 3d. 1040, 896 N.E. 2d 1132 (3d Dist. 2008).
The case involved an employee injured while working, who then…