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Talk to Your Employees About Unions
December 14, 2011
An open discussion about unions with your employees is legal and a good idea, whether you want a union-free environment or not, according to the author. Here's why.
DOL Places Further Limits on Fluctuating Workweek Method of Payment
December 14, 2011
The fluctuating workweek and employer options.
Purchasers' Ability to Preserve Tax Attributes in Context of ' 363 Sales
December 14, 2011
This article addresses a growing trend in bankruptcy sales whereby purchasers decline to effectuate an asset purchase under Bankruptcy Code ' 363, and instead, acquire the debtor's stock by sponsoring a reorganization plan designed to preserve valuable tax attributes.
Work-for-Hire Dispute Over Comic Books a Reminder of Drafting Considerations
November 29, 2011
Decisions such as the recent opinion by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in <i>Marvel Worldwide v. Kirby</i> highlight the importance of carefully drafting provisions governing the transfer of rights in new works of authorship.
On the Move
November 22, 2011
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Employer Found Liable for Harassment By Client
November 15, 2011
In a recent, unpublished decision, the Fourth U.S. Court of Appeals held that an employer may be responsible for the sexual harassment of one of its employees by the employer's client. This is an interesting issue that the Fourth Circuit had failed to address ' until this decision.
'Ban the Box' Legislation
November 15, 2011
Ban the Box" types of legislation, designed to ensure that employers are fair when screening persons who may or may not have criminal records, can unintentionally create impossible hiring decisions and pose huge legal risks for employers.
Which State's Anti-Discrimination Law Applies?
November 15, 2011
For multistate employers, which state's law applies? Is it where the allegedly discriminatory decision is made? Where the company is headquartered? Or the law of the state where the impact of any allegedly discriminatory decision is felt?
Goldman Sachs Argues Dukes Ruling
October 24, 2011
An interesting look at ongoing litigation.
Employee Benefits Administration Goes High Tech ' Almost
October 24, 2011
According to a 2009 survey conducted by the Profit Sharing/401k Council of America, over 90% of all plans surveyed offered balance inquiries and investment changes online. So what's the problem?

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