Law360, New York (July 09, 2014, 7:09 PM ET) — Companies are getting smarter about protecting their trade secrets alongside the rest of their intellectual property, but they also need […]
posted on June 5, 2014 by
Employers, Beware of Older Workers’ Benefit Protection Act’s “Knowing and Voluntary” Requirements!
Employers need to be very mindful of the Older Workers’ Benefit Protection Act’s “knowing and voluntary” requirements in drafting severance agreements, particularly in connection with a reduction in force. Consider […]
posted on April 30, 2014 by
The NLRB Is At It Again…Striking Down Hospital’s Anti-Gossip Policy
In a case involving Hills and Dales General Hospital in Michigan, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) struck down the hospital’s policy prohibiting employees from participating in or listening to […]
posted on March 12, 2014 by
Two Courts of Appeals to Consider Legality of Paying Incentive Compensation to Fluctuating Workweek Employees
In a pair of appeals that will have significant implications for employers that utilize the fluctuating workweek (FWW) method of calculating overtime compensation, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the […]
posted on December 8, 2013 by
Top Twelve Things Employers Must Do To Throw A Holiday Party Free of Legal Hassles!
Holiday Parties – A legal minefield for Employers! September is here, thus the holidays are right around the corner! It is that time again when employers must grapple with the dilemma […]
posted on November 26, 2013 by
ELS Becomes a WBENC Certified Employment Law Firm
We are proud to be certified as a women’s business enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC is the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as […]
posted on November 20, 2013 by
Can An Indefinite Leave Of Absence Be A Reasonable Accommodation?
One of the most difficult issues an HR professional or in-house employment counsel faces is how to deal with an employee who cannot return to work after FMLA leave expires. […]
posted on November 18, 2013 by
ELS Partner Jamala McFadden teaches Legal Education Course
ELS Partner, Jamala McFadden, co-taught a Continuing Legal Education course on “Hanging Your Own Shingle” for the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorney’s Professional Development Academy on October 23, 2013. […]
posted on November 13, 2013 by
ELS becomes a GMSDC Certified Employment Law Firm
We are proud to be certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (“GMSDC”), a non-profit organization established in 1976 as a regional office of the […]
posted on November 2, 2013 by
Top 5 Strategies To Minimize Risk of Wage Discrimination Claims Based On Gender
It’s rather easy for employers to create situations that seem to foster gender discrimination. To minimize the risk of discrimination claims based on gender, employers should conduct periodic audits of […]
