The document is an employment law newsletter from the law firm Tharpe & Howell. It summarizes three legal cases related to mandatory arbitration clauses, safety programs impact on workers' compensation premiums, and penalties for misclassifying employees. It provides contacts for the firm's labor lawyers to discuss these issues.
White Paper: Complying With Regulations Regarding Temporary Workersss
The use of temporary workers is growing in the United States, now representing 22% of the total workforce. Temporary workers are referred to as freelancers, non-employees, indirect workers, agency contractors, consultants, interns, independent contractors, and many other terms.
White Paper: Complying With Regulations Regarding Temporary Workersss
The use of temporary workers is growing in the United States, now representing 22% of the total workforce. Temporary workers are referred to as freelancers, non-employees, indirect workers, agency contractors, consultants, interns, independent contractors, and many other terms.
My judgment against TempWorks Management, Inc. in a Minnesota court. It was an unfortunate, but necessary, process. The truth prevailed, as it usually does in these types of situations.
Recorded on June 13, 2013. - This webinar, intended for community workers, presents options for workers who have been fired or laid off. It looks at when an employer can fire an employee, what a worker can do if they are wrongfully dismissed, and what the Courts or the Ministry of Labour look for when dealing with dismissal cases.
Watch an archived recording of this webinar and download copies of presentation materials at
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/wrongful-dismissal
This presentation explains the distinction between independent contractors and employees and advises employers how to avoid the costly errors of misclassifying employees as contractors.
Unfair Dismissal - Misconduct (2 of 4) Webinar SlidesShorebird RPO
In the second webinar of this series on unfair dismissal, Barrister Helen Gardiner gives us a whistle stop tour of Misconduct and what an employer really should know.
If you would like to view the full webinar, please email marketing@shorebird-rpo.com and we will happily email the recording immediately, or why not join our LinkedIn Webinar Network to access all our archives http://linkd.in/1acZPdh
Over the past several months, dozens of new employment laws and legislative bills were signed into law that went into effect on January 1, 2012. These changes will directly impact the way employers conduct business, including areas such as payroll tax limits, new employment guidelines, and changing insurance markets. This report covers many of these important laws.
Learn the #1 way companies violate employee FMLA rights, which industries the most violations occur, and what you can do about it if you find yourself unlawfully treated by your employer.
When your boss violates your FMLA rights, you have options, and can take legal action to pursue back pay and recover compensation for damages. Federal law provides a number of family medical leave act protections to employees who qualify. It's illegal for employers to retaliate against people exercising their FMLA rights. You shouldn't lose your job, be held back from opportunity or advancement or be demoted for taking rightful leave. It's unlawful when it happens, and it happens all too commonly. You do have recourse though.
Check out the 12 ways your boss may violate your FMLA rights. If you feel you have a potential legal claim because of what happened to you, call me today, and I'll review your case details for free. I'll help you determine your eligibility and answer your questions about your legal options with no charge.
ETHICS, LAW AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY -
Malaysian Industrial – Labour Relation, SEXUAL HARASSMENT ISSUE, RETRENCHMENT ISSUE, IMPOSITION ISSUE
Startup Your Startup: Tips and Tricks for Founders at the Starting LineDavid Ehrenberg
When it comes to setting up your business, there are a lot of t's to cross and i's to dot before you can take off. This presentation, from Justworks and Early Growth Financial Services, provides a handy checklist of those things you need to consider and take care of (properly!) when you're starting up, including setting up an EIN, securing SUI, choosing your corporate entity, registering trademarks, and more.
My judgment against TempWorks Management, Inc. in a Minnesota court. It was an unfortunate, but necessary, process. The truth prevailed, as it usually does in these types of situations.
Recorded on June 13, 2013. - This webinar, intended for community workers, presents options for workers who have been fired or laid off. It looks at when an employer can fire an employee, what a worker can do if they are wrongfully dismissed, and what the Courts or the Ministry of Labour look for when dealing with dismissal cases.
Watch an archived recording of this webinar and download copies of presentation materials at
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/wrongful-dismissal
This presentation explains the distinction between independent contractors and employees and advises employers how to avoid the costly errors of misclassifying employees as contractors.
Unfair Dismissal - Misconduct (2 of 4) Webinar SlidesShorebird RPO
In the second webinar of this series on unfair dismissal, Barrister Helen Gardiner gives us a whistle stop tour of Misconduct and what an employer really should know.
If you would like to view the full webinar, please email marketing@shorebird-rpo.com and we will happily email the recording immediately, or why not join our LinkedIn Webinar Network to access all our archives http://linkd.in/1acZPdh
Over the past several months, dozens of new employment laws and legislative bills were signed into law that went into effect on January 1, 2012. These changes will directly impact the way employers conduct business, including areas such as payroll tax limits, new employment guidelines, and changing insurance markets. This report covers many of these important laws.
Learn the #1 way companies violate employee FMLA rights, which industries the most violations occur, and what you can do about it if you find yourself unlawfully treated by your employer.
When your boss violates your FMLA rights, you have options, and can take legal action to pursue back pay and recover compensation for damages. Federal law provides a number of family medical leave act protections to employees who qualify. It's illegal for employers to retaliate against people exercising their FMLA rights. You shouldn't lose your job, be held back from opportunity or advancement or be demoted for taking rightful leave. It's unlawful when it happens, and it happens all too commonly. You do have recourse though.
Check out the 12 ways your boss may violate your FMLA rights. If you feel you have a potential legal claim because of what happened to you, call me today, and I'll review your case details for free. I'll help you determine your eligibility and answer your questions about your legal options with no charge.
ETHICS, LAW AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY -
Malaysian Industrial – Labour Relation, SEXUAL HARASSMENT ISSUE, RETRENCHMENT ISSUE, IMPOSITION ISSUE
Startup Your Startup: Tips and Tricks for Founders at the Starting LineDavid Ehrenberg
When it comes to setting up your business, there are a lot of t's to cross and i's to dot before you can take off. This presentation, from Justworks and Early Growth Financial Services, provides a handy checklist of those things you need to consider and take care of (properly!) when you're starting up, including setting up an EIN, securing SUI, choosing your corporate entity, registering trademarks, and more.
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1. Think of at least one item in each of these areas that may impact your client's business. Then, explain how your client could respond to or plan for threats and opportunities to your business in each area of the PESTLE analysis.
2. Do the same as instructed in part 1, except complete the analysis using the Miami University Regional campuses as the focus.
16 Need-to-Know Small Business
Regulations
Gretchen Schmid
Original Source
Have you ever worked in an office with a poster that said “Employee Rights Under the
Fair Labor Standards Act,” or maybe one that said “Equal Employment Opportunity Is
the Law”?
Did you wonder why it was there?
It wasn’t just for wall decoration: Employers are often legally required to place these
posters in plain sight, depending on the structure and type of their business. That’s just
one of the many regulations—meaning a legal rule issued by a government agency—
that can affect a small business.
Consider this: The Code of Federal Regulations, a document published each year by
the federal government that lists all areas subject to regulation, is divided into 50 broad
subsections. It’s no surprise that small business owners often feel overwhelmed and
disheartened about the number of governmental regulations imposed on their business!
We’ve put together a guide to 16 of the most common types of regulations that you
need to consider when setting up and running your small business, from overtime pay to
health insurance to antitrust laws.
Setting Up Your Business
1. Size regulations
https://www.fundera.com/blog/small-business-regulations
First of all, you need to determine whether your small business is actually a small
business in the eyes of the federal government.
Why does that matter?
Because all the programs created by the Small Business Act in 1953 to help small
businesses, like loans, counseling, and contracts, are only available to businesses that
fit the size standards.
These standards differ from industry to industry: Some are based on number of
employees, while others are based on the business’s finances.
2. Licenses and permits
Does your business sell alcohol or firearms, operate oversize vehicles or planes, import
or export animals, plants, or animal products, or broadcast information via radio? You’ll
need to apply for a federal permit.
If none of those apply to you, you’re not necessarily off the hook: Depending on your
state, you may need to apply for a state license or permit. Selling goods often requires a
sales tax license, for example, while operating a veterinary clinic or a hair salon might
require a professional license.
Almost every business needs some sort of license or permit to operate legally—the
tricky part is figuring out which ones you need. Check out the SBA’s directory of state
license requirements and their guide to federal licenses for more information.
Taking Care of Your Employees
3. Overtime
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Lean Start-up Business Tactics Seminar - HR Issues and Your Start-up UNHInnovation
Inevitably, you will need the services and/or skill sets of other people to get your business running. When you begin to add people to your lean start-up, the initial question will be whether or not each person will be an employee or independent contractor. This seminar will help you understand the pros and cons of each type of relationship, and the legal risks in one vs. the other.
If you hire even one employee, there are HR legal compliance issues you will need to address. This seminar also discusses the HR issues that are most important as you begin to add employees, such as:
-Your obligations under wage laws and employment verification laws
-Approaching incentive compensation
-Protecting your confidential information and trade secrets
The issue of whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors for federal employment tax purposes has been a source of controversy for decades. The saga continues. This article summarizes a recent Tax Court decision on the classification of a manager in the home care industry.
A Comprehensive Guide For Employer Liability Insurance.pptxCore Medical Center
Employer Liability Insurance (ELI) provides crucial protection for businesses against lawsuits related to employment issues like discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and more. It covers legal expenses and settlement costs incurred during these claims, offering financial security and peace of mind to employers. ELI ensures compliance with legal requirements and safeguards a positive work environment. While it doesn't cover intentional wrongful acts, bodily injuries, or certain penalties, it remains a vital component of risk management. Understanding state and federal regulations, minimum coverage requirements and the claims process is essential. For comprehensive guidance on ELI and Occupational Hazard Insurance, consult Core Medical Center in the USA.
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Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) and Workers CompensationTom Daly
Please join us for a discussion with Cleve Daigle, Vice President of Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency (HMIA). Below are some of the topics Cleve will be discussing.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI):
- What types of employee-related lawsuits are covered?
- Facts about Employment Practices Lawsuits
- Best Defenses against Employment Practices Lawsuits
Worker's Compensation Insurance:
- History of Worker’s Compensation Insurance
- 4 Types of Benefits Provided by Worker’s Comp Insurance
- Employers Liability Coverage
- What’s Best for Business Owners - Worker’s Comp or Medical Insurance?
- Best Defenses against Employment Practices Lawsuits
Kris Tanner & Dan Ditto provide detailed information about recent HR updates and laws to help keep your business compliant in 2021.
As a co-employer, we're excited to help our clients continue to grow and achieve their business goals in 2021.
When contemplating a dismissal, employers need to be aware of the range of legal claims that can be brought against them arising from the dismissal. Ideally, a dismissal should be conducted in a manner which avoids or minimizes the risk of such claims.
HR compliance update is essential for keeping up with ever-changing laws and regulations. Start 2020 confident you can handle the questions from supervisors, employees, and corporate leaders about employment law changes.
Special Health Care Reform Edition of BIZGrowth Strategies NewsletterCBIZ, Inc.
Be sure to check out the Special Health Care Reform Edition of BIZGrowth Strategies Newsletter. Article topics include Private Exchanges, Health Care Reform's Impact on Compensation, the Shared Responsibility Penalty's Effect on Worker Classification, How to Manage Change during these Times and How the ACA Affects Your Payroll System.
23 Employee Handbook Revisions for 2011Alan Thayer
Employee handbook updates recommended for 2011. Based on recent United States Supreme Court decisions, lower court rulings, workplace issues and employer problems.
Prior update recommendations
USDOL
FDNS
Wage and hour
H-1b public access file
postings of the LCA information
preparing for an Audit or Investigation by a government agency
I-9 form
h-1b visa petition
h-1b work visa in the U.S.
1. THARPE & HOWELL, LLP
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2012 EDITION
This Newsletter is brought to you by Tharpe & Howell’s Employment and Labor Law Practice Group, in
conjunction with the California Business Law Report – a newly launched online forum which addresses the rapidly
increasing convergence of business and law. Should you have any questions or comments about the articles
presented, please contact Firm Partner Christopher Maile at cmaile@tharpe-howell.com; telephone number (818)
205-9955. To remain apprised of significant developments in the business community, please visit our business
law forum at www.commercialcounselor.com.
MANDATORY ARBITRATION CLAUSE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As a condition of employment, 24 Hour Fitness, a California corporation operating fitness centers
nationwide, requires that each employee sign a written agreement stating that any employment claim
against the company will be arbitrated and that class-action or collective lawsuits and arbitrations are
prohibited. On April 30, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint against 24 Hour
Fitness, challenging this practice on the grounds that it allegedly violates federal labor law and
specifically the protections guaranteed by the National Labor Relations Act. In its suit, the NLRB states
that “[s]ince at least the summer of 2010, the company has enforced its no-class-action policy by
asserting it in litigation brought by employees in numerous cases . . .”
According to one report, the 24 Hour Fitness policy allows employees to opt-out of mandatory arbitration
within 30 days of receipt of their employee handbook. But the NLRB argues that the practice is still
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coercive because opting-out could brand an employee as a potential troublemaker thereby making
retaliation possible. In addition, it notes that an opt-out provision may not be equivalent to “preserving
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an employee’s right to join a class action — a right . . . required under the National Labor Relations Act.”
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In a noteworthy decision made in the earlier D.R. Horton case (January, 2012), the NLRB held that a
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home builder who required that employee claims be handled through individual arbitrations violated the
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rights of such employees under the National Labor Relations Act since they were prohibited from filing
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joint, collective or class employment claims. The decision in D. R. Horton is currently on appeal.
The NLRB continues to scrutinize employment contracts at considerable employer expense. If you are
considering the use of an arbitration clause as a condition of employment in your organization, our
Employment and Labor Law Practice Group is ready to help. Our attorneys have a long history of
partnering with employers on contract and enforceability issues to help increase protection and insure
compliance standards are being met. For more information on how we can assist, please contact Firm
Partner Christopher Maile via email at cmaile@tharpe-howell.com; or by telephone at (818) 205-9955.
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2. SAFETY PROGRAMS: IMPACT ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PREMIUMS
According to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), premiums for workers’
compensation insurance are on the rise in the State of California. A recent WCIRB Report notes that, in
2011, total premiums in California rose by $1 billion (the second consecutive year to see a $1 billion
increase), with the industry average charged rate, per $100 of payroll, rising 3% from 2010 and 11% above
2008. Also, no end to this increase appears to be in sight as we continue to see an uptick in
workers’ compensation and related claims. With these increasing costs in mind, California legislative
committees met in late March to discuss issues related to the system. Of course, employers resist raising
their costs in the midst of the economic downturn.
At Tharpe & Howell, we work with employers to effectively reduce their workers’ compensation costs.
One way we assist is by helping our business clients develop safety and return-to-work programs which
oftentimes allow an injured employee to return to work on a modified basis subject to restrictions assigned
by the treating physician. We believe these programs help reduce injury related costs while building
employee morale. Some items we consider when analyzing our clients’ standing include:
1. Whether an effective safety program has been instituted which includes rules and standards
applicable to the client’s workers and the tasks they each perform;
2. Whether a return-to-work program has been established which allows injured employees to perform
modified tasks when they are unable to perform their regularly assigned duties;
3. If our client’s premium, which is based on current payroll and proper job classification of each
employee (among other factors), has been properly calculated or should be reduced;
4. If our clients actively monitor their experience modification ratings which compare their workers’
compensation claims to that of other companies within their industry of the same approximate size;
5. How accurate our clients are when describing their employees, job classifications, and work
performed to their workers’ compensation insurance carrier. [Misrepresentations can result in
policy cancellation after an inspection or audit!]
6. Whether appropriate file handling strategies intended to reduce overall exposure are in place and have been
fine-tuned.
In addition to strategizing with our clients on ways to reduce their Workers’ Compensation costs, our
litigators also represent insurance carriers, self-insured employers, and third party administrators before the
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board to help obtain the best possible result. We understand the day-to-
date pressures that employers, adjusters and risk managers face in resolving these time-sensitive issues
while keeping in mind a cost-sensitive approach. To obtain more information about our workers’
compensation defense services, please contact Firm Partner David Binder via email to dbinder@tharpe-
howell.com; or at telephone number (818) 205-9955.
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3. NEW PENALTIES FOR MIS-CLASSIFYING AN EMPLOYEE AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
On January 1, 2012, Senate Bill 459 went into effect, increasing penalties against any California employer
who willfully misclassifies an employee as an “independent contractor.” Under this new law, willful
misclassification is defined as “avoiding employee status for an individual by voluntarily and knowingly
misclassifying that individual as an independent contractor.” Any company or other person who the
Labor and Workforce Development Agency or a court determines has violated the law is subject to a civil
penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $15,000 for each violation (in addition to any other
penalties or fines permitted by law). If engaging in a pattern or practice of violations, the person or
employer is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $25,000 for each
violation (in addition to any other penalties or fines permitted by law). [Cal.Labor Code, Section 226.8 (b)
and (c).]
This new law also requires any employer who has violated the law, as determined by the Labor and
Workforce Development Agency or a court, to display a notice prominently on its website which states it
has engaged in willful misclassification. The notice must also include other information required by the
statute and remain posted for one year from the date of the final decision or order!
Obviously, even an innocent violation can earn your business an embarrassing scarlet letter, as well some
very stiff fines. If you want to be sure you are properly classifying your workers to avoid costly mistakes,
please give us a call. We can help remedy potential problems, with limited legal expense.
CAN EMPLOYER TERMINATE EMPLOYEE WHO IS OUT ON FMLA LEAVE?
The Family Medical and Leave Act (“Act”) grants many employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of
unpaid leave from work in the event of (a) a serious health condition, (b) the need to care for an
immediate family member with a serious health condition, or (c) giving birth, adopting, or caring for a
newborn or newly adopted child. However, the Act’s provisions only apply to businesses with more
than 50 employees, and covered employees are only those who have worked a minimum of 12 months for
the employer, and 1250 hours during the past 12 months. These eligible employees are job-protected,
meaning they have a right to return to work after their leave ends.
But is job protection under the Act without exception? As the decision in Roll v. Bowling Green
Metalforming pointed out earlier this year, “it is not unlawful for an employer to terminate an employee
who took leave under the Act if the termination would have occurred regardless of the employee’s
exercise of his rights under the Act.” Still, employers should proceed with extreme caution before any
such termination.
If an employee is able to make a prima facie case that he (1) was engaged in an activity protected by the
Act (e.g. taking leave for a permitted purpose); (2) suffered an adverse employment action (e.g.
termination); and (3) a causal connection existed between his protected activity and the adverse
employment action (courts may assume a causal connection if termination occurs during or soon after the
employee’s leave), the burden shifts to the employer to prove that the termination would have occurred
regardless of the employee’s exercise of his rights under the Act. In Roll, the employer was able to meet
this burden, having laid off 60% of the employee’s department as part of a significant reduction in force
due to the financial crisis and its impact on the automotive industry. Further, Roll was selected for layoff
“based on objective criteria such as skills, performance, work history and overall ability.” So, while
circumstances do exist under which an employer can terminate an employee who is out on FMLA leave,
any such decision must be carefully considered and documented in order to survive employee reproach.
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4. IN THE NEWS
Christopher Maile, Chair of Tharpe & Howell’s Employment and Labor Law Practice Group, has
been invited to join the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (“CLM”), a
nonpartisan alliance comprised of insurance companies, corporations, attorneys, and risk management
professionals who promote and further the highest standards of litigation management in pursuit of
client defense. Mr. Maile is AV Preeminent Rated, having achieved the highest rating available to
attorneys nationwide, and has represented management in all aspects of employment law since 1985.
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Tharpe & Howell recently launched the California Business Law Report – an online forum which
continuously provides significant legal developments and practical advice for the business community.
Please be sure to check it out at www.commercialcounselor.com!
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