7th Circuit holds successor liable for FLSA claims, despite buyer's disclaimer *

USA - April 11 2013
In Teed v. Thomas & Betts Power Solutions, LLC, the 7th Circuit in an opinion written by Judge Posner held that, absent a good reason to withhold…

Co-authors: Paula M. Weber, Alex Parachini , Leo T. Crowley .

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Wellness programs: keeping up with the times *

USA - December 28 2012
On November 20, 2012, the IRS, DOL and HHS jointly issued proposed regulations under the Affordable Care Act building on existing HIPAA regulations of…

Co-authors: Marta K. Porwit, Christine L. Richardson.

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Drawing the line online: employers’ rights to employees’ social media accounts *

USA - October 16 2012
With the unprecedented popularity of social media, employees have increasingly used LinkedIn and other online forums to network for business and social purposes.

Co-authors: Julia E. Judish, Amy L. Pierce.

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Recently enacted legislation of interest to California employers *

USA - October 5 2012
September 30 was the last day for California Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to sign or veto bills passed by the State Legislature during its 2011-2012 Regular Session.

Co-authors: Ellen Connelly Cohen.

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Caution: new ruling muddles administrative exemption to California's overtime laws *

USA - August 6 2012
In its recent decision in Harris v. Superior Court (Liberty Mutual) (B195121), California's Second District Court of Appeal muddied the waters that the state's Supreme Court had sought to clarify regarding the administrative exemption.

Co-authors: Kathryn A. Nyce.

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