Gov. Definition Of Joint Employer Causing Confusion
A series of decisions from the National Labor Relations Board in the past few years relating to determining who qualified as a joint employer had worried many companies across the country. ... READ MORE
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes
Are Joint Employers Going To Wait It Out For A New NLRB?
August 2016, the National Labor Relations Board issued its decision in the Browning-Ferris case. That decision significantly revised the National Labor Relations Board test for determining ... READ MORE
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes
A NJ Workers’ Comp Case Has Business Owners Worried
As employers continue to take successful action to reduce their worker’s compensation claims, the question of how far worker’s compensation extends comes up fairly often. Many people often ... READ MORE
Posted by Matthew Mullen
Texas Fights Against FLSA Overtime Rule
A United States District Court Judge in Texas issued a nationwide temporary injunction against the Department of Labor’s new rule implementing a higher minimum salary for overtime exempt ... READ MORE
Posted by Daniel R. Slezak Jr.
4 Things You Need To Know About Wage & Hour Laws In 2016
New regulations from the Department of Labor are expected to significantly increase the number of lawsuits arising from wage and hour claims.
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes
Classifying Joint Employment: What Employers Should Know
Continuing a trend from the National Labor Relations Board and several state courts, the US Labor Department issued new guidance regarding joint employer liability on Wednesday, January 20, ... READ MORE
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes
The Growing Liability For Joint Employers
Recently, labor advocates have won a many key victories in the field of joint employer liability. Under the old rules and laws, employers could shield themselves from liability on some key ... READ MORE
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes
NLRB Changes Definition of Joint Employer
On Thursday, August 27, 2015, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision with far-reaching implications for companies that do business with contractors and franchisees.
Posted by Jeffrey Forbes