With the recent hype surrounding the Kardashians, specifically, formerly Bruce Jenner and now Caitlyn Jenner, transgender issues are rising to the forefront of the news. However, transgender matters have been around as long as other discrimination issues. ...
Month: September 2015
The False Claims Act
With nearly $6 billion dollars recovered from more than 700 lawsuits in 2014, the False Claims Act (the “Act”) has become an important statute. But what is it? And, what is a Qui Tam anyway? In short, the Act is a whistleblower statute that provides recovery for the...
This is America, Speak English!
“This is America, Speak English!” – a phrase for which those who speak a second language in the United States are very familiar. Although employers sometimes have a reason to require English at the workplace (i.e. business necessity or safety reasons), the employer...
Employers Beware! How Obama’s Overtime Changes Will Affect You
How Does Overtime Work Now? Whether you are an employee or employer – Obama’s proposed overtime changes can make a big impact on you. Before we get into the changes, a quick background on overtime pay is in order. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires...