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New research shows that minimum-wage violations spike as low-paid workers become more vulnerable and less inclined to complain. #EmploymentLaw https://nyti.ms/363lBRQ
NYTIMES.COM
Stiffing Workers on Wages Grows Worse With Recession
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WASHINGTONPOST.COM
A Google employee is suing for discrimination. He wants to know if Google can use his data against him.
Of all the decisions you make when starting a business, probably the most important one relating to taxes is the type of legal structure you select for your company. #BusinessLaw
ENTREPRENEUR.COM
Business Structure Basics
As the coronavirus continues its assault on the United States, throwing all aspects of everyday life into upheaval, the courts offer a lens into how treacherous things have gotten in one of those arenas -- the American workplace. https://cnn.it/3hD6ssr
CNN.COM
A 'tidal wave' of Covid-related workplace lawsuits could be on the way
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a sweeping decision concluding that IBM engaged in systematic age discrimination between 2013 and 2018, when it shed thousands of older workers in the United States. https://bit.ly/2ZMfbCI
PROPUBLICA.ORG
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Confirms a Pattern of Age Discrimination at IBM
A range of employee leave laws could conceivably kick in if a parent suddenly has to be home with their school-age child. The tricky part, however, is that there’s a complicated mix of rules. https://on.mktw.net/36OgSnr
MARKETWATCH.COM
Federal law now gives some parents paid time off to help their kids with remote learning
If you're a victim of age discrimination, you should know that you do have recourse. But to build a case, be sure to keep a detailed record of the times you're treated poorly or unfairly because of your age. http://bit.ly/2AZSVZo
FOOL.COM
33% of Older Employees Experience Ageism at Work. Here's What to Do if It Happens to You | The Motley Fool
A shareholders agreement should be comprehensive and detailed enough so that all parties involved clearly understand their role. A lawyer can help you create one that’s right for your business. https://bit.ly/36NZKhz
THEBALANCESMB.COM
The Shareholders Agreement Explained for Small Businesses
Understanding contracts is critical when you think about buying a company, especially long-term contracts. https://bit.ly/33lu9lk
INC.COM
What to Expect in Due Diligence if You Sell Your Company
The Labor Department on Tuesday announced a proposal that could deem millions of janitors, construction workers and gig workers to be contractors rather than employees, its most ambitious step toward blessing the business practices of companies like Uber and Lyft. https://nyti.ms/36q4JF4
NYTIMES.COM
Uber and Lyft Could Gain From U.S. Rule Defining Employment
You may not be able to salvage the personal relationship, but you can save yourself some money and hassle as you end your business partnership. #BusinessLaw
THEBALANCESMB.COM
Best Way to End a Business Partnership — Make a Plan
Employment discrimination happens when an employee or job applicant is treated unfavorably because of his or her race, skin color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, or age. http://bit.ly/2nTA0fo
THEBALANCECAREERS.COM
Types of Discrimination in the Workplace
If you aren't sure whether to form a corporation or how to handle the process, an attorney can provide guidance and help you get your incorporation completed. #BusinessLaw
FOOL.COM
Why I Choose to Operate My Company as an S-Corp | The Motley Fool
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Harassment is illegal when it is frequent or severe enough to create a hostile work environment, or when it results in an adverse employment decision, like the victim being demoted or fired. #EmploymentLaw
The federal agency charged with upholding workplace safety has dismissed more than half of the complaints from workers who say they were retaliated against for raising coronavirus safety concerns, according to a new report. https://wapo.st/3j6wrcs
WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Labor agency closes more than half of workers’ coronavirus retaliation complaints without investigating
If your small business sells a product rather than provides a service, be sure you have a well-written Sales Contract with terms that are favorable to you. #BusinessLaw
ALLBUSINESS.COM
Key Issues in Sales Contracts for Startup Businesses | AllBusiness.com
Once a Covid vaccine becomes available, experts think some employers are likely to require workers to get it. But federal protections could allow for some exceptions. #EmploymentLaw https://cnn.it/2UJGr1A
CNN.COM
What to know if your employer wants you to get vaccinated for Covid
An offer letter is typically a good faith effort by an employer to provide clarity regarding the position for which you just spent months interviewing. Yet it is wise to remember that this is a legal document, often designed to protect the interests of the employer.
MONEY.USNEWS.COM
Understand Your Offer Letter (Before You Sign)
If you want to protect yourself against the possibility of a legal mishap, you’ll want to know what you might be up against and try to prepare for the worst-case scenario the same way you would for a natural disaster. #BusinessLaw https://bit.ly/2INWObg
ENTREPRENEUR.COM
4 Potential Lawsuits to Watch Out for in Small Business
A former employee accuses JPMorgan Chase of failing to stop what she said was racially driven bullying. Wall Street has come under growing scrutiny for how it treats people of color, and Black employees in particular. #EmploymentLaw https://nyti.ms/38BuKCv
NYTIMES.COM
What Counts as Race Discrimination? A Suit Against JPMorgan Is a Test
Google has agreed to pay more than $3.8 million, including nearly $2.6 million in back pay, to settle allegations of "systemic" pay and hiring discrimination that disadvantaged women and Asian workers. https://abcn.ws/3oPrlUR
ABCNEWS.GO.COM
Google to pay $3.8 million over alleged discrimination against women, Asians
The same laws that protect employees’ rights often prohibit employers from retaliating against employees for asserting those rights. If your employer has taken negative action against you because you complained about illegal conduct, such as discrimination, unpaid wages, or safety violations, you should consider a consultation with an employment attorney.
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The United States Department of Labor oversees and enforces more than 180 federal laws governing workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers. https://bit.ly/2KUt6Cy
THEBALANCECAREERS.COM
Review a Comprehensive List of U.S. Employment and Labor Laws
In a recent press release, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) made clear that job postings conveying preference — for example, “recent graduate”, young”, “energetic”, is an example of a recruiting practice that may involve systemic age discrimination. https://bit.ly/3qSp4cZ
FORBES.COM
EEOC Releases New Details On Systemic Age Discrimination: What You Can Do
