ASAP
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February 13, 2012

The Fourth Circuit Holds that Intra-Company Complaints Are Protected Activity Under the FLSA's Anti-Retaliation Provision

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides that an employer may not: “discharge or in any other manner

ASAP
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February 13, 2012

Pending Final Rule Will Allow Issuance of L Visas for the Same Time Period as the Visa Reciprocity Schedule

The United States Department of State has posted information about a pending final rule which will allow

Littler Report
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February 13, 2012

Dukes v. Wal-Mart: Some Closed Doors and Open Issues

The U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes is likely to change the class

ASAP
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February 10, 2012

Texas Firm Claims Office Manager Misappropriated Trade Secrets

While undoubtedly lawyers are players in every misappropriation and unfair competition lawsuit, they

ASAP
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February 10, 2012

California Appellate Court Overturns $15 Million Overtime Class Action Judgment

In Duran v. U.S. Bank National Association, the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District,

ASAP
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February 10, 2012

Hospital Pays $3.5 Million to Settle Whistleblower Claims of Improper Physician Recruitment

The Department of Justice announced  a $3.5 million settlement of a whistleblower case, even though

Insight
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February 10, 2012

Marriage Equality Act Passes in Washington State

On February 13, 2012, Governor Christine Gregoire signed SB 6239 to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington

ASAP
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February 10, 2012

DOL Issues New Guidance Related to Affordable Care Act Provisions

The Department of Labor has issued a new technical release document that provides responses to frequently

Insight
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February 10, 2012

"Trial by Formula" Rejected and $15M Overtime Judgment Overturned

In Duran v. U.S. Bank National Association, the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District,

ASAP
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February 9, 2012

DOJ Offers Guidance to Employers Facing I-9 Audits

The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a series of “dos” and

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