Category Archives: General
Attorney Claire Saady Named Member of Lawyers of Distinction
The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Claire Saady, has been certified as a member. The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to the top 10% of attorneys in the United States. Members are accepted based upon objective… Read More »
Employment Law Alert: US Supreme Court Finds Abercrombie &Amp; Fitch Discriminated Against Muslim Women Because She Wore a Head Scarf
The U.S. Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision (with Justice Clarence Thomas dissenting) found that Abercrombie & Fitch discriminated against a Muslim job applicant when she interviewed in a hijab (head scarf) and was denied employment. Abercrombie & Fitch argued that Samantha Elauf… Read More »
Us Supreme Court Rules Amazon Employees Are Not Entitled to Overtime Pay For Post-Shift Security Screening
On December 9, 2014, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that contract workers at an Amazon warehouse were not entitled to be paid for the time during which they were required to wait in line for a security check each time they existed the workplace at the end of the day. Integrity Staffing Solutions… Read More »
Duty To Maintain Records
EMPLOYMENT NEWSLETTER [9-14] AN EMPLOYER’S OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE RECORDS All employers should be aware of the various federal and state laws requiring companies to maintain certain records regarding their employees. In the event of a lawsuit, an employer may be required to produce these records. Failure to do so can lead to fines… Read More »
Insurance Law Alert
INSURANCE LAW ALERT (October, 2013) Potential Claims Against Insurance Agents Resulting From Large Flood Insurance Increases on Homes in Florida In July, 2012, the U.S. Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, which calls for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and other agencies to make a number… Read More »
Welcome to Our Employment Law Blog!
Announcing the Launch of Our Blog: Employment Law News & Insights Employment disputes are frustrating for both sides. Employees work hard to earn proper pay and treatment, and employers dealing with false claims get pried away from more important issues. No matter what side you’re on, you need an experienced litigator who can guide… Read More »
