Final rule implementing FMLA amendments expands protections for military families and airline flight crews *

USA - April 10 2013
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a final rule implementing new expanded rights for families of military members and veterans, and greater…

Co-authors: Heather Egan Sussman, Stephen D. Erf.

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Federal Trade Commission announces interim final red flags rule *

USA - December 7 2012
The Federal Trade Commission’s interim final rule, which clarifies that most service providers are not subject to the Red Flags Rule, takes effect February 11, 2013.

Co-authors: Heather Egan Sussman, Carla A.R. Hine.

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EEOC issues guidance on use of criminal background checks in employment decisions *

USA - May 2 2012
On April 25, 2012, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance for employers on using arrest and conviction records when making employment decisions.

Co-authors: Heather Egan Sussman, Stephen D. Erf.

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Acting General Counsel of the NLRB issues second report on social media *

USA - January 27 2012
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon released a second report describing social media cases reviewed by his office.

Co-authors: Heather Egan Sussman, Linda M. Doyle.

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Massachusetts Wage Act: new warning to employers everywhere *

USA - October 31 2011
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge recently extended the reach of the Massachusetts Wage Act – including its provisions for officer liability, mandatory triple damages, attorneys fees and costs – to an employee who lives and works in Florida.

Co-authors: Heather Egan Sussman, Andrew C. Liazos.

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