First, the Act has expanded the list of work related injuries that all covered employers must report. Employers must continue to report all work-related fatalities within 8 hours. However, under the new rules, employers must also report all work- […]
Beginning in 2012, a distinguished group of bankruptcy attorneys, academics and judges known as the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 (the Commission) held periodic meetings throughout the U.S. to analyze […]
As discussed in depth in a prior post, raising the minimum wage has received a considerable amount of attention over the past year. President Obama signed an Executive Order requiring employers with federal contracts to pay those employees at least […]
Fast food is very secretive. Colonel Sanders Kentucky Fried Chicken has eleven secret herbs and spices. Bakers have attempted to reverse engineer Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, but it remains a closely held secret. Coca Cola has had […]
Every employer has or like will face this dilemma at one point or another. A good candidate for employment is located, the interviews go well, and now you simply have to complete the criminal background check as the last step to employment […]
In Delhi, in response to the report of an alleged rape by one of its drivers, Uber announced that it is taking additional steps to screen drivers. Uber has hired a "local team of specially-trained safety experts" to help ensure that its drivers […]
As noted in Part I, movants seeking approval of a structured motion to dismiss must generally prove that: (1) the court has the power to enter an order approving a structured dismissal; (2) "cause" exists to approve the structured dismissal; and (3) […]
Uber hires "independent contractors" to serve as drivers, while it's software (in particular, it's cell phone apps) serves as the dispatch center and handles payment. It is an innovative use of technology, and it has been very successful to date. […]
From time to time it has proved beneficial to revisit existing bankruptcy statutes, and update them where necessary. The American Bankruptcy Institute established the Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 (the “Commission”) for this precise […]
As we move past Thanksgiving, many companies will hold parties to celebrate the holiday season. These parties are a great morale booster and provide a means to recognize outstanding employees, as well as celebrate and give thanks for your company’s […]
Many employers have adopted dress codes in the workplace that contain restrictions on a number of commonly seen "trends" that are prevalent among young employees. In particular, there is a rise in the number of employers who prohibit tattoos from being […]
Occasionally, a case comes along that shows how things can go wrong for a franchisor in bankruptcy court. Cumberland Coral, LLC, is just such a case. To learn more about the case and the issues raised for franchisors and franchisees […]