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Labor & Employment
Boeing: How The NLRB's Action May Impact U.S. Jobs
Editor: Rick, please describe your practice. Vitarelli: I headed the labor, employment, and benefits practice at one of Connecticut's largest firms, until about four months ago, when I joined McCarter and became part of its East Coast labor practice. For almost 17 years, I have represented...
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The Takeaways From The Supreme Court's "Cat's Paw" Decision
In a much-anticipated decision, Staub v. Proctor Hospital , 113 S. Ct. 1186 (Mar. 1, 2011), the United States Supreme Court, established the standard for determining liability in "cat's paw" employment discrimination cases. The term "cat's paw" derives from a 17th-...
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Independent Contractors Drive New Jersey's Economic Recovery
Editor: What are your thoughts on the importance of independent contractors (ICs) within the business community? Kirschner: They are of tremendous importance to all businesses, particularly small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). ICs provide expertise in areas that may not be the focus of...
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