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The RESPECT Act

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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February 6 2009

As introduced in Congress, The RESPECT Act would increase the number of employees who would have the right to form or be organized by a union by redefining the definition of “supervisor” under the National Labor Relations Act

Avoiding legal pitfalls during the flu season

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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December 10 2009

Flu season is upon us, and especially in light of looming concerns over the H1N1 influenza, prudent employers are planning ahead

Alternatives to reductions in force: furloughs, reduced work hours, and across-the-board pay cuts

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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June 30 2009

Many companies are undergoing painful reductions in force (RIFs) in an effort to streamline their costs in this tough economic climate

The new “fair pay” act will significantly affect bankers

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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March 30 2009

The first law signed by President Obama significantly affects the way banksand other employers will maintain employee records related to compensation and will likely lead to more pay discrimination lawsuits against employers

Mortgage loan officers generally not exempt from wage and hour laws

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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April 9 2010

On March 24, 2010, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its first Administrator's Interpretation, addressing the federal minimum wage and overtime administrative exemption as applied to the typical mortgage loan officer (MLO

Employers must provide nursing mothers with an unpaid break to express milk

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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April 13 2010

One section of the recent health care overhaul (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010) amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (the Amendment) to require employers to provide reasonable unpaid breaks for nursing mothers to express milk

HIRE Act has significant tax benefits for employers

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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April 21 2010

The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act became law on March 18, 2010

Five billion dollars available to help employers maintain health insurance for early retirees - if they act quickly

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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May 12 2010

In an effort to encourage employers to continue to offer health insurance to early retirees and their spouses, surviving spouses and dependents, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act appropriated five billion dollars for an Early Retiree Reinsurance Program

U.S. Department of Labor expansively interprets the definition of “son or daughter” under FMLA

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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July 13 2010

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interpretation letter in which it expansively interpreted the definition of “son or daughter” under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA

Health-care providers participating in Tricare or treating federal employees may be required to have an affirmative action plan

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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November 4 2010

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) continues to target hospitals and other medical providers that it believes are federal contractors or subcontractors under Executive Order No. 11246

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