Sep 14, 2015 | Labor & Employment Law News
In Browning Ferris Ind. of Calif., the National Labor Relations Board (“Board” or “NLRB”) revised its standards for determining whether two (2) unrelated employers constitute a “joint employer” for purposes of bargaining with the... read more Jul 2, 2015 | Labor & Employment Law News
Nebraska has joined a growing number of states recognizing protections for pregnant individuals. On April 13, 2015, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed into law LB 627, the Nebraska Pregnant Workers Fairness Bill, a legislative measure designed to safeguard... read more May 15, 2015 | Labor & Employment Law News
On April 16, 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a proposed rule on the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) to employer-sponsored wellness programs. This much anticipated rule provides... read more Jul 22, 2014 | Labor & Employment Law News
On June 30, 2014, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. In this much anticipated decision, the Supreme Court determined that closely-held corporations are not required to provide contraceptive coverage without cost sharing... read more Sep 23, 2013 | Labor & Employment Law News
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will publish a final rule on October 1, 2013 extending the minimum wage and overtime pay provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to home care workers. This final rule, which will become effective January 1, 2015, alters the... read more Jul 23, 2013 | Labor & Employment Law News
Fraser Stryker attorney, Pat Barrett, was featured in the June 28, 2013 Midlands Business Journal in an article about employment law. Mr. Barrett noted that “Properly drafted policies and procedures must provide clear directions, be legally enforceable and be... read more