Recently by Jennifer Blum Feldman
Caught Between WARN And A Hard Place
As companies struggle to stay afloat in the current economic climate, they must cut expenses any way they can, including making reductions to employee headcount. Often these reductions in force are done without advance notice and the result has been a significant number of lawsuits filed...
Read MoreThe Flexible Workplace: Improving Work/Life Balance While Minimizing Legal Risk
In April, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held a public meeting to discuss whether to develop guidance on work/family balance and the intersection with federal antidiscrimination laws.1 That the EEOC felt the need to convene a panel of experts to discuss how employers handle...
Read MoreWhen They Come Home: A Refresher On USERRA's Reemployment Obligations For Employees Returning From Military Leave
While the political battle regarding what to do about the war in Iraq rages on, it seems possible that some of our troops will be coming home. When and under what circumstances remain uncertain, making it difficult for employers to plan for the reintroduction of returning service members into the...
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