This week we are trying out a new feature on our Blog. A weekly round-up of important, interesting, practical, or funny employment law information and news posted in blogs or otherwise on the world wide web during the past week. Please contact us with any information or feedback. Here we go for the first edition:
EFCA and Free Speech
John Irving, former general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, published a thoughtful opinion piece last week entitled "Don’t Employer’s Deserve Free Speech?" . The article addresses an important, but less well publicized, aspect of the proposed Employee Free Choice Act. That is, stiff penalties and liquidated damages for employers found guilty of
What’s New This Week
As we enter the traditional "dog days" of summer, the world of labor and employment law remains active. Here are are some highlights of important and interesting news this week:
1. Furloughs
Although there is some indication the recession is easing, many employers remain concerned about the economy. Pay reductions and temporary furloughs provide a means by which employers can manage payroll
Mid-Summer Employment Law Update
Between a busy trial schedule and the other distractions of summer, we have been a little 
delinquent in keeping you up to date during the past couple of weeks. We apologize for the inactivity on the blog, as there have been many developments in the employment law world since our last posting at the end
Human Resources Challeges for 2009
A recent post at Human Resources Executive Online, entitled "Warnings from the Top". provides an excellent overview of some of the new challenges employers have been presented since the beginning of 2009. "Like it or not" say the authors, changes are coming, and employers better be prepared.
According to several attorneys the authors