New York City’s new far-reaching "unemployment" discrimination law *

USA - April 9 2013
On June 11, 2013, New York City will join New Jersey, Oregon and Washington D.C. as one of the few jurisdictions with legislation prohibiting…

Co-authors: Edward C. Frischling.

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SOX whistleblower protection expanded by a federal appeals court *

USA - April 5 2013
A federal appeals court recently made it substantially easier for plaintiffs to assert claims that they were fired for "whistleblowing" activity…

Co-authors: Katherine H. Marques.

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NLRB targets Hyatt for its employee conduct rules *

USA - June 15 2012
In this age of electronic communications, one disgruntled employee’s abusive use of social media can do real and unfair damage to the reputation of a hotel brand or a specific property.

Co-authors: Katherine H. Marques.

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Recent ruling complicates wage-hour compliance for tipped employees in the restaurant and hospitality industries *

USA - May 12 2011
Waiters and waitresses typically spend some time serving customers and some time setting or cleaning the tables before customers arrive.

Co-authors: Loren Lee Forrest Jr..

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New Hospitality Industry Wage Order mandates significant changes for New York State employers *

USA - December 22 2010
New York state has adopted a new Hospitality Industry Wage Order.

Co-authors: Loren Lee Forrest Jr..

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