Today, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a Request for Information seeking comment from the public regarding the regulations governing overtime exemptions. As you likely recall, the DOL revised the salary requirement in 2016 to require that exempt employees be paid a minimum of $913 per week (or $47,476 per year). This was a substantial […]
“Tots, Blocks, and…Glocks? The Perils of Arming School Staff” by Tia Combs and appearing in the June issue of For the Defense.
Employers employing independent contractors, temp workers, and other individuals potentially involved in joint employment relationships should be breathing a bit of a sigh of relief these days. On June 7, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew guidance that had been in place since as early as 2015. This guidance, developed under the Obama […]
Tami Hannon E: thannon@mrrlaw.com Over 85% of workplace homicides are the result of intentional shootings, according to 2015 statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Correspondingly, the number of new concealed carry permits issued is on the rise. Issuances of new permits increased in Ohio by over 100% between 2014 (58,066) and 2016 (117,951). The […]
By Doug Holthus dholthus@mrrlaw.com Business owners and managers recognize that litigation is inevitable. Saving for another day any discussion of its sanity, this reality drives the imperative that every prudent business create, implement, and maintain a Litigation Hold Policy. This is particularly true inasmuch as most every jurisdiction in the United States recognizes some bases […]
By Curt Graham The Internet Age has opened up a world of possibilities for small business owners. “I can do business all over the country now!” The ambitious entrepreneur exclaims. “Heck, I’m worldwide!” However, this opportunity for higher sales does not come without unexpected risks. Imagine the entrepreneur’s surprise when she later receives a summons […]
This is the last in our series of articles by MRR attorney Elisabeth “Lisa” Gentile describing a two-step defensive strategy for use by business owners and managers should guests or patrons suffer an injury on their premises. The time and money utilized in employing this two-part process far outweighs the risk of an adverse judgment […]
By Tami Hannon In recent years, the concept of “sex” discrimination under Title VII has been in the limelight. Everyone agrees that discrimination based on “sex” is prohibited under the laws, but there has been much dissent over what is encompassed under the concept of “sex.” Does sex discrimination cover appearance? What about transgender status? […]
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be issuing a series of articles by MRR attorney Elisabeth “Lisa” Gentile that describes a two-step defensive strategy for use by business owners and managers should guests or patrons suffer an injury on their premises. The time and money utilized in employing this two-part process far outweighs the risk […]
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be issuing a series of articles by MRR attorney Elisabeth “Lisa” Gentile that describes a two-step defensive strategy for use by business owners and managers should guests or patrons suffer an injury on their premises. The time and money utilized in employing this two-part process far outweighs the risk […]