In a little publicized letter of interpretation, dated April 5, 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced for the first time that during an OSHA inspection of non-union worksites, employees can be represented by anyone selected by the employees including outside union agents. In so doing, the letter, issued to the Steelworkers Union
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The Value and Risks of Severance and Release Agreements
By Ramona Carrillo on
Posted in Labor Law
In appropriate circumstances, a severance agreement containing release-of-claims provisions may be the most desirable way to end an employment relationship with an employee. Such agreements can facilitate a smooth transition while greatly reducing the employer’s exposure to costly lawsuits alleging wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, or other theories of recovery. However, there can be downsides to such agreements too.Continue Reading The Value and Risks of Severance and Release Agreements
THE EEOC IS “OFF TO THE GINA RACES”
By Ramona Carrillo on
Posted in Disability Discrimination, Labor Law
JUST ONE WEEK AFTER FILING (& SETTLING) IT’S FIRST EVER “GINA” LAWSUIT, IT HAS NOW FILED ITS FIRST “GINA” CLASS ACTION
The EEOC issued a press release on May 16, 2013 announcing that it has filed a class action against The Founders Pavilion, Inc. (“Founders”), a nursing and rehabilitation center in Corning, N.Y.Continue Reading THE EEOC IS “OFF TO THE GINA RACES”
EEOC Issues Revised Publications Regarding the Employment Rights of People with Specific Disabilities
By Ramona Carrillo on
Posted in Labor Law, New Legislation and Regulations
On May 15, 2013, the EEOC issued a press release announcing revised publications regarding employment rights for four categories of individuals with specific disabilities. The publications address how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to applicants and employees with cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities.Continue Reading EEOC Issues Revised Publications Regarding the Employment Rights of People with Specific Disabilities
DATE EXTENDED: Health Care Reform Seminar – What Employees Need to Know
By Ramona Carrillo on
Posted in Labor Law
with Special Guest Speaker, Vincent Catalano from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Inc.
Due to overwhelming demand, we have scheduled a second session of the Health Care Reform seminar. Registration for the May 21, 2013 session is full.
A second session has been scheduled as follows:
Date: May 22, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00…