“Retiring with More Dignity and Comfort”
These were the words uttered by a union leader after the International Association of Machinists District 751 overwhelmingly rejected Boeing's contract offer with 67 percent [...]
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 [...]