John P Furfaro

February 02, 2017 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins discuss two controversial National Labor Relations Board rulings on class arbitration waivers and the joint employer standard that may be revisited once the vacant seats on the board have been filled, the possible fates of the Department of Labor's overhaul of overtime pay regulations and finalization of the persuader rule, and executive orders issued by President Obama that may be scrutinized.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

17 minute read

December 01, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins focus on significant 2016 decisions of the National Labor Relations Board which may or may not survive under a new administration. The NLRB has taken a number of actions during the term of President Barack Obama considered favorable to unions in the organizing process. Notably, there are two vacancies the authors expect the new president to fill promptly.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

16 minute read

October 06, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Labor Relations columnists John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins address recent developments relating to the National Labor Relations Board's expansive view of joint employer relationships and important implications for employers.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

15 minute read

August 04, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins review rulings pertaining to whether automobile service advisors are exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act; whether a ruling on the merits is a necessary predicate to finding a defendant is a prevailing party eligible for an attorney fees award under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; when the statute of limitations period begins running in constructive discharge cases under Title VII; and more.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

23 minute read

April 01, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins discuss developments regarding Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification liability as a single employer, offsets of WARN notice pay from voluntary severance pay and aggregation rules for calculating the number of layoffs necessary to trigger WARN notice.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

21 minute read

February 05, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins discuss recent whistleblower cases and developments, including the Final Rule from OSHA governing retaliation complaints filed under SOX, a decision on individual liability for directors who engage in retaliatory actions, another on the pleading standard for retaliation claims, and more.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

11 minute read

December 04, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins review recent state and city legislation on wage payment and deductions, greater protection for women in the workplace, and employer consideration of a job applicant's criminal history or credit history.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

11 minute read

December 03, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins review recent state and city legislation on wage payment and deductions, greater protection for women in the workplace, and employer consideration of a job applicant's criminal history or credit history.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

11 minute read

October 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins analyze recent Second and Eleventh Circuit rulings that provide guidance for unpaid internship programs, particularly where the programs are offered in connection with a related academic program.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

10 minute read

October 01, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins analyze recent Second and Eleventh Circuit rulings that provide guidance for unpaid internship programs, particularly where the programs are offered in connection with a related academic program.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

10 minute read