Hot or Not? Firing An Employee for Being Irresistible!
There has been much publicity about a case in Iowa brought by Melissa Nelson against her former employer James Knight. Nelson worked as a dental [...]
Senate Passes Tax Bill To Avert Fiscal Cliff-Now Up to the House
After midnight last night the Senate passed a tax bill in an effort to avert the fiscal cliff. In short, those joint filers making over [...]
Hispanics United of Buffalo — Protecting Pre-Concerted Activity
On December 14, 2012, the NLRB issued a Decision and Order in Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc. and Carlos Ortiz, Case 03-CA-027872. It affects an [...]
The Price IS Right for Brandi Cochran!
The media is reporting that a jury awarded Brandi Cochran $8.5 million for pregnancy discrimination related to her position with the TV show, "The Price [...]
Remembering Robert Bork
Robert Bork died this morning at the age of 85. He was nominated by Ronald Reagan to serve as a Justice of the US Supreme [...]
Hourly Rate of Pay for Computer Software Professionals and for Physicians
When it comes to wage and hour law, most employees are eligible for overtime compensation. However, some employees are "exempt" from accruing overtime pay. We [...]