Unemployment Benefits: Considerations When Contesting a Claim
Whether unemployment claims are the bane of your existence or a routine part of your month, here are a few tips for successfully assessing and handling these claims.
Can I Ask Them to Sign That? An Introduction to Employment Agreements
An overview of employee agreements, non-competition agreements, confidentiality agreements and employee handbooks.
Yokohama Tire Fires 29 Employees Over Pre-Employment Requirements
A Yokohama Tire factory in Mississippi says it has fired 29 employees for not meeting job requirements.
Avoiding Employment Lawsuits Over the Holiday Season
I adore the holidays. The hustle, the bustle, the presents, and the cheer all make me happy. However, for the sake of this column, I will be playing the part of Scrooge as we walk through some of the employment missteps that can occur during the most wonderful time of the year.
TIA Hosting Employment Insights Webinar
The Tire Industry Association and Federated Insurance are providing TIA members with access to a free webinar, “Employment Insights – Policies and Documentation.” Led by Robin Taylor Symons, co-managing partner of the Miami Gordon & Rees, office and a member of the Labor and Employment, Insurance, and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups, the webinar will discuss
Bridgestone Suing Hackers For Employment Scam
Bridgestone Americas has filed a federal lawsuit against hackers in Texas for allegedly sending fake job offers in Bridgestone’s name to foreigners and telling them to wire $290 for a visa. According to Court House News, Bridgestone is seeking “punitive damages for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, unfair competition, trespass to chattels, conspiracy and
TIA Webinar Covers Emerging Issues in Employment Law
Federated Insurance is providing TIA members with access to a free webinar, “Emerging Issues in Employment Law – Overtime Pay and Control,” on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. (EST). The webinar, which will be conducted by Enquiron as part of the Federated Employment Practices Network, will focus on the expanded application of the Fair
Employment Regulation Updates and Recent Activity at the Federal Level
There has been quite a lot of activity and proposed changes at the federal level in regards to employment law and regulations. This is creating major impacts on pretty much everyone including employees, federal contractors and companies of all sizes. It can be overwhelming at times and tough to keep up with, so we have
Feel the Buzz? Employment, Consumer Debt Picture Improves
Even as the U.S. Labor Department noted that available job openings increased sharply, news came that consumer borrowing was reaching pre-recession levels, both factors indicating greater recovery momentum. Earlier this week, the Labor Department said the number of open non-temporary public and private sector jobs reached 3.38 million in December, up from November’s 3.12 million
Employment Index Increased in January: Conference Board
The Employment Trends Index survey jumped 0.73% in January to 105.81, according to the Conference Board, up from December’s 105.04 index. The January result, the Board said, was up 5.9% year-over-year. "The Employment Trends Index has been improving rapidly for four straight months, suggesting somewhat more robust job growth is likely to continue in this