The Devil is in the Details — San Francisco’s Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance
The Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO). The name sounds wonderful. Who doesn't want a family friendly workplace? The goal in life is to be happy. [...]
The Disability Pension Tax Scam
Much has already been written about run away public employee union pension and healthcare costs that are burdening cities and counties nation wide. One aspect [...]
Was It “Clear Sailing” to $1.9 Million in Attorneys’ Fees?
Five years ago a barista claimed that Starbucks forced her and co-workers to work off the clock and miss meal breaks. (See our September 17, [...]
FLGZ is an HRCI Approved Provider
I am pleased to report that as of November 1, 2013, Fishman, Larsen, Chaltraw & Zeitler is an HR Certification Institute Approved Provider. We encourage all HR [...]
It Should Come As No Surprise — Personal Liability For Unpaid Wages Under The FLSA
I read with some amusement the article entitled, "Supermarket CEO Found Personally Liable Under FLSA" on page 63 of the October 2013 HR Magazine from [...]
When Arbitration Agreements Violate The National Labor Relations Act
The NLRB continues to assert its position that arbitration agreements that prohibit class action lawsuits violate the NLRA. Under D.R. Horton, Inc., 357 NLRB No. [...]