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Be Vigilant Concerning Your Company's I-9 Compliance
With the federal government stepping up enforcement efforts against the hiring of illegal or undocumented workers, employers must be sure that they fully comply with requirements to complete Employment Eligibility Verification forms, or I-9s, for all employees. For those who don't, the penalties can be significant, ranging from hefty fines to actual jail time. Attorney Kathleen McLeod Caminiti writes self-audits are one extra step that prudent employers can take to ensure their I-9 compliance.
Age Bias Suits on the Rise With Older Employees Working Longer
Baby boomers have triggered a new wave of age bias lawsuits, creating a host of legal challenges for employers that may not even be aware that discrimination is going on in the workplace. Employment attorneys say the surge in age bias lawsuits is mainly due to the fact that a large part of the work force is getting older, staying healthier and choosing to work longer. Recent court decisions have given plaintiffs more legal ammunition, and employers -- including some law firms -- are landing in court.
Financial services hit by overtime suits
The financial services industry is facing an onslaught of overtime lawsuits, triggering hefty settlements from Wall Street powerhouses and raising litigation fears within the industry. Management-side attorneys note that the litigation trend, which started in the early 2000s, has accelerated in the past year, with at least one major company getting hit with an overtime lawsuit every month.Cases and Controversies of the 2004-2005 Term
A list of opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in their 2004-2005 terms. The list contains summaries of the cases and is organized by practice area.
Wage-and-Hour Complaints Head for a Company Near You
Already battling a rash of private lawsuits, employers are bracing for yet more scrutiny over their pay practices in light of a new report that shows wage-and-hour violations are running rampant in the workplace. The report is just one blow to employers as the U.S. Department of Labor has recently announced that it is hiring 250 additional investigators to snare wage-and-hour scofflaws. According to this latest report, there are plenty of them.Don't Play Like Letterman, Employment Lawyers Warn
TV host's confession that he had sex with subordinates is just one example, employment lawyers say, of an explosive problem: bosses having relationships with low-level employees.Monsanto Hit With $90 Million PCB Contamination Verdict in Pennsylvania
After 15 months of testimony, including more than 7,000 exhibits and 10 days of deliberations, a Commonwealth Court jury in Philadelphia returned a $90 million verdict against the Monsanto Co. of St. Louis for its role in causing PCB contamination that forced the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to abandon a building.Trending Stories
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