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Department of Labor Targeting the Hospitality Industry for Compliance Audits

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is planning an initiative specifically targeting the lodging industry for audits by the department’s Wage and Hour Division....

 

Link to more information on this topic:

Seyfarth Shaw Article 

American Hospitality and Lodging Association Audit Resource Guide

 

 

Immigration for Employers — Immigration Reform Proposal

The department of Homeland Security's enforcement arm, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), continues to pressure employers with a workplace enforcement initiative that has radically increased the number of I-9 audits from that seen in the past. The latest barrage was fired in March, when ICE issued 180 I-9 audit notices simultaneously to businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

 

Read Immigration Newsletter

 

 

Novartis Hit with $250M Punitive Damages Award in Largest Class Action Sex Discrimination Verdict

This verdict dwarfs even the Texaco and Coca-Cola race discrimination settlements of $176 million and $192 million, respectively.

 

Read Jackson Lewis Client Alert

 

 

Worker Classification under Attack: Consequences for Employers

A misstep in worker classification raises the risk for exposure to all kinds of adverse actions and monetary liability for taxes, penalties or civil damages.  This Special Report identifies the unique legal issues that arise under the various federal and state laws usually implicated by the worker-classification process and provides guidance to help companies make their way through the classification process.

 

Read Jackson Lewis Report

 

 

DOL "Interpretation" of FMLA Rules Expands Protections for Non-Traditional Families

US Department of Labor clarifies FMLA definition of 'son and daughter' — Interpretation is a win for all families no matter what they look like.

 

Read the Latest Legal Update

 

 

Supreme Court in Favor of Final Determinations Regarding Benefits to be Made by the Plan Administrator

The plaintiffs retired from their company in the 1980’s, taking lump-sum cash out of their accrued pension benefits.  They were later rehired and became eligible, again, to accrue benefits under the company's pension plan. “The dispute giving rise to this case,” said the Supreme Court, “concerns how to account for respondents’ past distributions when calculating their current benefits – that is, how to avoid paying respondents the same benefits twice.” 

 

Read the Latest Legal Update

 

 

Claims Filed Under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Begin

Since GINA became effective on November 21, 2009, approximately 80 discrimination charges have been filed with the EEOC under the new law....

 

Read the Latest Labor and Employment Law Update

 

 

Harassment Policy Good Idea for Solo, Small-Firm Lawyers

Smart solo practitioners and small law firms should adopt anti-harassment policies for their own firms. That’s the advice of several employment law experts, who say that small firm attorneys often forget they are business owners, subject to the same employee concerns as other employers.

 

Read Lawyers USA Article

 

 

Social Media and the Work Place: Managing the Risks

As social media use continues to expand, companies of all types and sizes will face questions regarding employers’ and employees’ respective rights and responsibilities.

 

Read Jackson Lewis White Paper

 

 

Despite Backlash, Florida To Remain FLSA Hotbed

In recent years, FLSA litigation has soared across the U.S..."I know I've scratched my head, and a lot of people have said, 'What is it about Florida that there's just this high level of filing?'"...

 

Read entire Law 360 article about wage and hour litigation in Florida

Click here for more information about wage and hour trends

 

 

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Jackson Lewis LLP provides several newsletters related to EPL news for employers.

 

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Loss Prevention

At Monitor, we believe the best remedy for avoiding lawsuits is prevention. Monitor supplies all policyholders with free risk management tools, including: 

 

  • Loss Prevention Manual (PDF) —"Guidelines for Reducing Exposure to Employment Lawsuits" 
  • Unlimited Access to a Toll-free Employment Practices Liability Loss Prevention Helpline provided by Jackson Lewis LLP 
    1-800-220-8966