As in years past, the number of lawsuits filed against hotels, restaurants, and other places of public accommodation alleging that their websites violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) has continued to rise...more
7/22/2024
/ Acheson Hotels LLC v Laufer ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Public Accommodation ,
Standing ,
Webinars ,
Website Accessibility ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites
There is a nationwide trend to restrict the use of employee non-compete agreements, and employers should remain informed of the changes because the stakes are high. The consequences of noncompliance can include civil as well...more
3/19/2024
/ Continuing Legal Education ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State Labor Laws ,
Webinars
Employers’ perceptions about their legal responsibilities for certain workers is not always reality. Although an employer may classify workers as temporary workers or independent contractors, that does not mean the...more
The rise in medical marijuana legislation poses many interesting questions for employers - especially national employers where state laws may differ drastically on this issue. State legislation of the lawful use of cannabis...more
While large companies typically have human resources departments or in-house counsel to advise on the myriad of complex employment laws, start-ups and small businesses are often operating in the dark regarding these key...more
4/4/2017
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Compliance ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Local Ordinance ,
Separation Agreement ,
Small Business ,
Startups ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars
The Department of Labor was extremely active in 2016 as President Obama’s second term came to a close. From more than doubling the threshold salary level to be classified as an exempt employee to requiring employers provide...more
3/8/2017
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Federal Contractors ,
Minimum Salary ,
Obama Administration ,
OSHA ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sick Leave ,
Threshold Requirements ,
Trump Administration ,
Wage and Hour ,
Webinars ,
White-Collar Exemptions
Employers’ perceptions about their legal responsibilities for certain workers is not always reality. Although an employer may classify workers as temporary workers or independent contractors, that does not mean the...more