EEOC Continues Its Assault on Automatic Termination Provisions in LOA Policies
Last year, a federal district court in Illinois approved a settlement in the amount of $6.2 million between the EEOC and Sears Roebuck & Co. The EEOC had brought a class action against Sears...
View ArticleYou Are Covered by GINA Even if You Don't Elicit Genetic Information
The EEOC’s final regulations under GINA take a broad and expansive view of the general prohibition on seeking genetic information. For instance, the regulations make clear that an employer may violate...
View ArticlePA Act 102: Prohibition On Mandatory Overtime Covers More Than FLSA Overtime
Pennsylvania Act 102 covers health care providers (broadly defined) in Pennsylvania. It prohibits covered employers from mandating that covered employees work "overtime" except under certain limited...
View ArticleThe EEOC's Inconsistency on Consistency?
In terms of avoiding discrimination claims, we all have heard (and sometimes preached) the importance of consistency. Treat people the same and you minimize the risk of being sued for discrimination...
View ArticleThe Unintended Adverse Consequences of the ADA
When I was in college, I had an incredible professor who used to talk about the “unanticipated evil consequences of virtuous social action.” I had no idea what he meant but he sounded so regal that I...
View ArticlePHILADELPHIA’S BAN THE BOX PLUS FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS TOO
PHILADELPHIA’S BAN THE BOX PLUS FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS TOOOn April 13, 2011, the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia signed an Ordinance entitled “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards” which...
View ArticleManage Stress; Save A Shelter Animal
Our jobs are stressful, to say the least. One way we can help ourselves is to help others. The last 6 weeks before Labor Day is Vacation season for many of us. We need it.For shelter animals, it is...
View ArticlePlaintiffs' Lawyers Under the Mistletoe
Please see my recent article in Business Week: http://www.businessweek.com/management/THIS BLOG SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE, AS ESTABLISHING AN ATTORNEY CLIENT RELATIONSHIP OR AS APPLYING...
View Article2012 Winter Webinar Series
Join us from the comfort of your office at one of our upcoming Duane Morris Institute programs All webinars have been approved for CLE credit in the following states:CA, PA, NJ, NY and FL...
View ArticleHoliday Gifts for Plaintiffs' Lawyers
From www.weknownext.comHoliday Gifts for Plaintiffs’ Lawyersby Jonathan Segalon December 8, 2011The holidays are a wonderful time to share good feelings and sometimes that includes gifts. But you...
View ArticleWellness Event: January 17 at 6 pm at Duane Morris
Jonathan KICK OFF 2012WITH A NEW WORKPLACEWELLNESS STRATEGY! JANUARY 17, 20126:00 PM - 8:00 PMDuane Morris LLP30 S. 17th Street - PhiladelphiaHealth & WellnessNetworking...
View ArticleSeverance May Offset Unemployment in PA effective 1/1/12
Act 6 of 2011 was signed into law on June 17, 2011 by then Governor Rendell. It amended the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law in a number of ways. Most significantly, for the first time in...
View Article2012 Winter Webinar Series - CLE APPROVED CA, FL, NJ, NY and PA
Join us from the comfort of your office at one of our upcoming Duane Morris Institute programs All webinars have been approved for CLE credit in the following states:CA, PA, NJ, NY and FLAlso...
View ArticleI Love You (A Valentine's Day Warning)
As originally published by SHRM's "We Know Next" found here.I Love YouIt is 9 am. The secretary reports to her desk. Waiting for her is a sealed card.The secretary opens the envelope and it is a...
View ArticleMarch 14: DMi Spring Semester Kick-Off
Join us on March 14, 2012 for the start of another DMi semester. My colleague, Jonathan Wetcher, and I will present: AM: Documenting Discipline (Segal)PM: Employment Agreements: Paperwork that Matters...
View Article7 Ways Employers Can Protect Their Ass(ets)
As originally published by ALM's "Law.Com," found here.From the Experts: 7 Ways Employers Can Protect Their Ass(ets)Some things you need to know about labor law in 2012.A list of seven action items for...
View ArticleMad About Mad Men
As originally published by SHRM's "We Know Next," found here.Mad About Mad MenBy: Jonathan A. SegalSexism is more than illegal. It is immoral and bad business.There is more than a little bit of sexism...
View ArticleNever Again: Holocaust Remembrance (Yom Hashoah)
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 19 is Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom Hashoah. It has been more than 60 years since this period of unspeakable horror when more than 11 million people were killed. This...
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Because Happy Workers Are Better Workers
There are studies that show we are more productive when we are happy. So read, look, smile and then do good things for your employer. Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend, too. Please take a moment to...
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