The Walt Disney Company has found itself facing yet another lawsuit. This time, the plaintiff, Imane Boudlal is claiming religious discrimination because the entertainment mecca will now allow her to wear her traditional Muslim clothing, including her head scarf. The suit, filed with the Equal Opportunity Commission, has Disney defending its stance of mandatory costumes. […]
Posted on October 30th, 2010 by sabrinasmith
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With so much focus these days on fair labor and decent wages, the Fair Labor Standards Act is getting a workout – and it’s being put to the test. Employers are double checking their policies to ensure compliance. Everything from working through lunch to taking training courses after hours and not being compensated for the […]
Posted on October 29th, 2010 by sabrinasmith
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If you were a welder who worked in an uncomfortable environment and you were transferred once you discovered you were pregnant, would you file a claim against your employer? That’s exactly the question that has a federal appeals court divided these days. The case made it to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in […]
Posted on October 21st, 2010 by sabrinasmith
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They say the truth is in the interpretation; if that’s true, the Department of Labor’s replacement of opinion letters with administrator interpretations might mean there are major changes going on behind the scenes, says A. Harrison Barnes, attorney and president of LegalAuthority.com. Historically, when an employer inquired about how to remain in compliance with things […]
Posted on October 21st, 2010 by sabrinasmith
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Ever wonder how the thousands of bills that are introduced each year to Congress ever get written, organized and collated to go to each member that must review, notate, approve or deny? Who writes all these would-be laws? If you’re thinking a well organized political secretary is behind the magic, you’re right – but only […]
Posted on October 14th, 2010 by sabrinasmith
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Most of us can relate to facing higher insurance premiums and co-pays with our employer’s health care plan. For some, it’s become an unaffordable option and more Americans are now without any kind of health insurance for themselves and their families. It could be a health savings account plan is your best option, says A. […]
Posted on October 14th, 2010 by sabrinasmith
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