You may remember that about a year a half ago, the Department of Labor, under President Obama, issued a rule that was going change what’s called the “salary level” for “white collar” workers. The salary level is part of the federal overtime rules. Those rules basically say: if you’re a white collar worker and you make less than the salary level you…
Equal pay for equal work has been the law in the United States for over 50 years. Both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibit employers from paying women less than men for equal work. When Congress passed these important protections in the 1960s, women made about 59 cents for every dollar…
We all know that resignations are not always by choice. For example, it is hardly voluntary if an employer tells a worker that she can either resign or be fired. But even resignations which at first blush appear voluntary may legally be no different than a firing. The term is “constructive discharge.” Contrary to the common meaning of the word…
For the past 16 years, America has paused each September to reflect on the tragic morning of September 11, 2001. And while we remember the lives lost and are forced to face our worst fears and vulnerabilities, we are also reminded of the many heroes – those who prevented a more horrific attack that day, as well as those who…
Posted September 11th, 2017. Massive Nationwide Hack Compromises Americans’ Privacy and Financial Security SAN DIEGO, Sept. 11, 2017 — Equifax, Inc. got more bad news late Friday night when attorneys at Sanford Heisler Sharp filed a class action complaint against the consumer credit reporting agency in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. With an outstanding record in more than 50…
Beginning January 1, 2018, New York’s Paid Family Leave Program will provide employees in New York State with a range of new benefits. Here’s what you need to know: Under the Program, employees will receive paid leave and continuation of health insurance coverage (subject to the employee contribution) for 8 weeks beginning in 2018, increasing to 12 weeks by 2021. In 2018,…
Posted September 6th, 2017. In a twist, Plaintiffs Seek and Defendant Opposes Arbitration in case Alleging Oracle’s Debt Servitude and Forced Labor For more information, contact Jamie Moss, newsPRos,201-493-1027, [email protected] September 6, 2017, SAN FRANCISCO – Attorneys at today filed a petition in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to compel Oracle America, Inc., (“Oracle”) to proceed with…
Bias remains a persistent issue in law firms despite efforts to promote equality and diversity in the workplace. Women continue to face challenges in securing leadership positions, earning promotions, and receiving equitable compensation. This article explores the barriers women encounter in law firms and offers practical suggestions for reducing bias and increasing transparency in performance evaluations. It also emphasizes the…
We all have a general idea of what a kickback, or a bribe, looks like. We may imagine a bag of cash discretely changing hands. Or a corrupt politician freezing money in boxes of frozen pie crusts. But kickbacks may not always appear so seedy. Many healthcare and pharmaceutical companies have been found liable for paying or receiving kickbacks in order…
The Fourth Circuit’s decision in United States ex rel. Bunk v. Government Logistics N.V., 642 F.3d 261 (4th Cir. 2016) addressed whether a successor in interest remains liable for its predecessor’s False Claims Act liability. In other words, if a company is liable for penalties under the FCA, can it avoid liability by transferring assets to a successor corporation? Bunk held that it…