The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently released new forms for employers to use when their employees are in need of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). These new forms can be viewed here. So… what’s changed (besides the form expiration date), and why should your company use these forms?
Data Encryption and Its Potential Effect on Litigation and Discovery
While most employers take many steps to avoid employment litigation, even the most meticulous of Human Resources departments sometimes find themselves facing a lawsuit in federal or state court.
In some respects, technology has made the discovery process easier, however, it has also complicated civil litigation. Rachel Hadrick, an Associate in our Litigation group,
New OFCCP Regulations Protecting LGBT Workers Now In Effect
As you may recall, last July, President Obama signed an Executive Order prohibiting federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. While many large federal contractors already ban sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination (as well as a number of states and municipalities), there is no Pennsylvania or
Welcome to the new McNees Labor & Employment Blog!
Welcome to the new McNees Wallace & Nurick Labor & Employment Blog!
Our goal is to provide you with the latest updates, analysis, and commentary on how the law impacts employers at the national, state, and local level. Our attorneys in Harrisburg, Lancaster, Scranton, State College, and Columbus, Ohio discuss topics (with a focus on
ADA Claim Brought by Claustrophobic Attorney Allowed to Proceed
This post was contributed by Adam L. Santucci, an Attorney in McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC’s Labor & Employment Practice Group in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
When the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of “disability” was expanded by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, we told you to expect an increase in accommodation requests and disability
You’re fired! Want to continue to work for us as an Independent Contractor?
This post was contributed by Jennifer E. Will, an Attorney in McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC’s Labor & Employment Practice Group in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
If you do, you’ll need to sign a release and waive all of your employment law claims first. Oh, and if you don’t, you’ll still be bound by your noncompete.
Philadelphia Mayor Signs Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
With the signature of Mayor Michael Nutter on February 12, 2015, Philadelphia became the 17th city in the United States to mandate paid sick leave for employees. The law goes into effect in 90 days (May 13, 2015) and applies to businesses with 10 or more employees. Covered employers will be required to give workers
Workers’ Compensation Update: “Economic Circumstances” and “Fellow Employee”
This post was contributed by Paul D. Clouser, an Attorney in McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC’s Labor & Employment Practice Group in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
One tool available to employers to limit workers’ compensation benefit payments is the so called “fellow employee” limitation. In general, absent a full recovery from a work-related injury, an employer
The National Labor Relations Board 2014 Year in Review
McNees Attorneys Bruce D. Bagley and Adam L. Santucci recently released their annual White Paper entitled “The National Labor Relations Board 2014 Year in Review.”
If the National Labor Relations Board seemed to be on the ropes in 2013, it certainly came out swinging in 2014. Last year, we reported that the Board faced a
A Game-Changing Misstep for Walmart?
A federal district court recently sanctioned Walmart for “spoliation of evidence” in an employment litigation case. Although Walmart has asked the Court to reconsider its decision or allow it to appeal the decision to the appellate court, there’s an important lesson to be learned regardless of the outcome: Mind Your Rs & Ds. In other words, pay attention to your company’s retention and destruction of, well, everything employment-related, particularly if there is reason to suspect that litigation is a possibility.
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