“Labor negotiations resumed Monday at West Coast ports, including the Port of Oakland, following a weekend shutdown of vessel cargo operations. By mid-Monday, there were 14 container ships anchored in San Francisco Bay and outside the Golden Gate awaiting a marine berth at one of the port’s five terminals. The partial shutdown of port operations…
“More than 30 state employment laws take effect this year, according to an annual list put out by the California Chamber of Commerce. The most significant by far is the paid sick leave law, which has received a lot of publicity here and elsewhere. AB1522 requires employers to provide paid sick leave to any employee who worked…
“A divide may be forming between courts and the National Labor Relations Board over the “joint employer†ruling. In a statement issued to The Daily Caller News Foundation Friday, the International Franchise Association argued, “A ruling by a federal judge this week yet again affirmed the definition of ‘joint employer’ as it relates to franchise businesses,…
“With the White House taking a more aggressive role in setting labor standards, industry groups are beginning to fight back — lashing out at the executive branch for pursuing “a partisan agenda.†A coalition of five national industry groups — including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — filed a complaint in federal court earlier this week…
“2014 was the best year for job growth since 1999 — and nearly every industry shared in the gains. A good year for hiring — finally. Not only has overall job growth been strong this year, but the types of jobs added have been spread across almost every industry. In November, the Labor Department’s diffusion…
“Legislation creating a voluntary certification program for professional employer organizations within the IRS received approval from the US Senate last night, the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations announced. It passed the House two weeks ago. The legislation, the Small Business Efficiency Act, was part of a tax extenders bill passed by the Senate, according…
“In today’s ever-increasing digital world, more employers than ever are turning to telecommuting to help reduce overheard and increase morale of employees. Importantly, however, state and federal laws apply equally to employers and employees, regardless of whether they work on-site or remotely. Among the most common issues and missteps which affect employers with telecommuting employees…
“Reminding employees that rules of conduct apply at company holiday parties helps minimize inappropriate behavior that can leave employers liable for harassment and other misconduct, employer-side attorney Bob Nobile, a partner in Seyfarth Shaw’s New York office, told Bloomberg BNA Nov. 26. “Unfortunately, during the course of my career I’ve had to handle a number…
“President Obama’s November 20 executive orders could allow as many as five million undocumented immigrants to remain in the US if they meet certain conditions. Employers should note that the order also extends the stay of foreign graduates of US colleges with high-tech skills. What the order does not do is grant undocumented workers citizenship or the…
“Ahead of the midterm elections, some politicians – like New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie – are tired of hearing about the minimum wage as a central talking point. For others, a candidate’s stance on raising state hourly pay could be a much more important issue when it comes time to casting votes. The question of raising hourly minimum…
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