Labor and Employment Law Blog

How are Truck Accidents unique from automobile accidents?

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 by Randolph H. Freking

Cincinnati trucking accident

What makes a trucking accident unique from all other auto accidents? Trucking accidents usually leave a long trail of destruction behind them and they are responsible for thousands of catastrophic personal injuries and fatalities on our nation’s highways.

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Topic: Labor and Employment

Time Worked From Home Counts Toward FMLA's Minimum Hour Eligibility Requirement If Employer Knew or Had Reason to Know Employee Worked From Home

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 by Jonathan I. Nirenberg

On September 23, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit discussed when an employee’s time working from home counts toward the 1,250 minimum hours required for an employee to be covered by the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA).... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

What to Bring When you Meet the Attorney

Friday, November 6, 2009 by Randolph H. Freking

Freking & Betz Cincinnati injury lawyers:  You’ve been injured, you are physically hurt and worried about your future, and you’re not sure what to do next.  You have made the right decision to meet with a Cincinnati injury attorney; but what should you bring with you to the meeting?... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

Know Your Rights Under Workers Compensation

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 by Joseph Lurie

Joseph Lurie a Philadelphia workers' comp lawyer at Galfandberger shares information on workers' compensation benefits in relation to the taxable benefits injured workers may receive such as severance, unemployment or a pension.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

Cincinnati Accident Litigation

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 by Randolph H. Freking

Freking and Betz, LLC discusses Common Misconceptions about Cincinnati Accident Law Suits... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

Termination at Will Means Everyday Is "Be Nice to Your Boss Day"

Sunday, October 4, 2009 by James W. Martin

When a Florida employer terminates a Florida employee, the employee will join the ranks of the unemployed. The unemployment rate is at its highest in 26 years. The employee might not find another job in time to meet monthly obligations and might not have enough money to pay for subsidized COBRA health insurance. Other than collecting unemployment, the employee might not have any rights against the employer.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

FMLA leave for military caregivers

Thursday, September 24, 2009 by Robert S. Rifkin

FMLA regulations extend job-protected leave for military caregivers from the standard 12 weeks of leave to 26 weeks of leave.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

The Dividing Line Between Harassment Based On Gender And That Based On Sexual Orientation: The Two May Be Intertwined, But Only One Is Protected

Saturday, September 12, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This article provides an update on sexual harassment law.  Specifically, the article explains the current law on harassment in the workplace due to gender stereotyping and harassment in the workplace due to sexual orientation.  Readers may find it surprising that the two forms of harassment are treated entirely differently.

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Topic: Labor and Employment

Tolling of 90-day limitations period following receipt of EEOC's right-to sue letter

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 by Robert S. Rifkin

Pro-se plaintiff was granted the right to reopen his Title VII and ADEA claims and the EEOC equitably tolled the 90 day statute of limitations.... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment

Sexual Harassment Case Dismissed

Thursday, September 3, 2009 by Robert S. Rifkin

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirms summary judgment in favor of employer and against employee who made claim of sexual harassment and retaliation... Read More
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Topic: Labor and Employment
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