John P Furfaro

August 06, 2010 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, reflect on notable decisions issued by the U.S. Supreme Court during the 2009-10 term in the area of labor and employment law.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

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August 03, 2007 | New York Law Journal

John P. Furfaro, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and Risa Salins, an associate at the firm, examine recent rulings on the proper application of the limitations period in intentional pay discrimination cases under Title VII, the validity of a DOL regulation exempting certain "companionship services" employees from coverage under the FLSA, and more.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

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June 06, 2002 | New York Law Journal

T his is the first of two columns discussing significant decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in labor and employment law during the 2001-02 term. Today`s column addresses decisions focused on:

By John P. Furfaro And Maury B. Josephson

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October 07, 2011 | New York Law Journal

In their Labor Relations column, John P. Furfaro, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and Risa M. Salins, a counsel at the firm, write that on On Aug. 26, 2011, the final working day of Chairman Wilma Liebman's nearly 14-year term, the board sided with unions in three important, precedent-shattering 3-1 decisions involving rules for organizing and representing workers.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

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October 02, 2009 | New York Law Journal

John P. Furfaro, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and Risa M. Salins, an associate at the firm, write that New York state employers should also be aware that on July 24, 2009 the New York minimum wage rate increased from $7.15 per hour to $7.25 per hour, which corresponds to the federal minimum wage increase on the same date. In addition, they say, New York City employers should keep apprised of developments with respect to the Earned Paid Sick Leave Bill, introduced by the City Council on Aug. 20, 2009. If passed, the authors note, city employers would be required to provide each employee who has worked for them for at least 90 days with up to nine paid sick days per year.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

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June 06, 2003 | New York Law Journal

By John P. Furfaro And Maury B. Josephson

8 minute read

June 17, 2005 | National Law Journal

Attorneys John P. Furfaro and Maury B. Josephson examine decisions issued by the U.S. Supreme Court during the 2004-2005 term in the area of labor and employment law, including age discrimination, Title IX retaliation and taxation of settlements. They also discuss a case in which the Court is poised to resolve whether the timeliness of retaliation claims under the False Claims Act is governed by the six-year statute of limitations provision.

By John P. Furfaro and Maury B. Josephson

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October 05, 2007 | New York Law Journal

John P. Furfaro, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and Risa M. Salins, an associate at the firm, review decisions by the NLRB on issues such as determining back pay damages in refusal-to-hire cases involving "salts" - union members who go to work for nonunion employers with the goal of organizing the employees, the effect settlement of an unfair labor practice charge has on a pending decertification petition, and when an employer may unilaterally withdraw recognition from a union.

By John P. Furfaro and Risa M. Salins

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February 03, 2006 | New York Law Journal

John P. Furfaro, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, writes that the DOL has issued new guidance clarifying and refining the scope of employer disclosure obligations under LMRDA. The guidance is expected to lead to a significant increase in the number of employers filing Form LM-10s for the first time, as the guidance sets forth an expansive view of employers and activities subject to the disclosure requirements of LMRDA.

By John P. Furfaro

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August 05, 2005 | New York Law Journal

John P. Furfaro, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Maury B. Josephson, a principal in the Law Office of Maury B. Josephson, write that as arbitration continues to gain favor among employers, substantial litigation has been filed by employees who have signed mandatory arbitration agreements but wish to have their disputes adjudicated in court.

By John P. Furfaro and Maury B. Josephson

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