by Brandon Laws | Oct 29, 2009 | Human Resources
The Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program provides financial aid to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own, as determined under state law. Businesses carry mandatory unemployment insurance to cover the cost of this benefit, and state...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 26, 2009 | Safety
(from Barran Liebman eAlert Volume 12, Issue 37 October 26, 2009) With Halloween upon us, Barran Liebman offers the following advice on hidden landmines that may give rise to legal issues in the workplace: Costumes: Although it might sound like an innocent idea to...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 19, 2009 | Employment Law
(From Bullard eAlert Oct. 15, 2009 Wage and Hour Update) A recent jury verdict serves as a good reminder to employers: where an employer requires employees to don or doff uniforms/protective gear at the place of employment, and the donning/doffing may be an integral...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 15, 2009 | Announcements
Learn how to maximize your company’s marketing potential and minimize your employer liability in this two-part session. Part 1: Are you trying to deliver your company’s message through the internet and social networking? Find out how to resonate with an...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 14, 2009 | Employment Law
(From Barran Liebman Electronic Alerts Volume 12, Issue 35 October 13, 2009) Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine became the first Republican in the United States Senate to support Health Care Reform, although she did it tepidly quoting Longfellow, “Great is the art...
