Nov 27, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners, be vigilant about your adherence to employment laws, as a recent case involving a California agricultural employer emphasizes the costly repercussions of violating regulations. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour...
Nov 27, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners take heed of a recent case that underscores the severe consequences of employee retaliation and violations of employment laws. An operator of a restaurant franchise in Manhattan has faced substantial penalties after engaging in...
Nov 26, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners, take heed – a recent case involving an Oklahoma-based contractor serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences that can befall companies for ignoring federal safety regulations, particularly those related to employee safety....
Nov 25, 2023 | Compliance
By Jonathan J. Spitz, Richard F. Vitarelli, James M. Stone, James P. Verdi & Lorien E. Schoenstedt with Jackson Lewis P.C. The National Labor Relations Board once again issued a new Final Rule for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor...
Nov 24, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners take note of a recent case that underscores the importance of respecting employee rights and ensuring a safe workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has secured a consent judgment in federal court, requiring a former dog daycare...
Nov 24, 2023 | Compliance
In a recent case against a major truckload carrier, a jury awarded a staggering $36,075,000 in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The case involved disability discrimination claims against a trucking company, sending a powerful message...
