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August 27, 2013

Ninth Circuit Defines Parameters for Removal of PAGA Actions

For purposes of removal based on diversity, California courts have been divided over whether a defendant

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August 26, 2013

OSHA Issues Proposed Rule on Crystalline Silica

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its long-awaited proposed rule that

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August 26, 2013

IRS Issues Proposal to Implement Small Business Credit under ACA

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a proposed rule that aims to provide guidance on the small business

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August 26, 2013

Doctor's Complaints about Patient Hoarding Did Not Qualify as Whistleblowing under EMTALA, 10th Circuit Finds

Update: On February 24, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order declining review of the 10th Circuit's

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August 26, 2013

OFCCP Publishes Revised Federal Contract Compliance Manual (FCCM)

The DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released an updated version of

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August 23, 2013

Fifth Circuit Finds Fluctuating Workweek Correct Method for Calculating Damages in FLSA Misclassification Case

On August 16, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reaffirmed the use of the “fluctuating

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August 23, 2013

Michael Hayes New OLMS Director

Former professor and union–side lawyer Michael Hayes is the new director of the Department of Labor’s

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August 23, 2013

New OSHA Safety Standards to Apply to Airline Cabin Crew Members

Pursuant to a directive included in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FAA Act), the U.S.

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August 23, 2013

Decision Shines Light on How Not to Investigate Employees Online

We previously contended that applicants and employees might create “phantom” social media profiles

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August 22, 2013

Kaiser Releases Comprehensive Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits

The Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust (Kaiser/HRET) have released

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