“Take 5: Views You Can Use - April 2012,” written by David W. Garland, a Member of the Firm in Epstein Becker Green’s New York and Newark Offices, discusses a number of topics relevant to employment in the health care industry. The April 2012 issue covers employer’s requests for Facebook access, a new EEOC publication on the rights of disabled… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Wage & Hour, Individual & Collective Actions
Subscribe to Wage & Hour, Individual & Collective Actions RSS FeedAre Interns Creating Wage And Hour Liability For Your Company?
On February 1, 2012, a former intern of Hearst Corp.’s Harper’s Bazaar filed a purported class action alleging that the company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and applicable state law by failing to pay minimum wage and overtime pay to her and the other interns. Although the lawsuit is against a publishing company,… Continue Reading
Epstein Becker Green Launches First-of-Its-Kind Wage & Hour Guide for Employers App
We are pleased to announce that Epstein Becker Green’s first app – Wage & Hour Guide for Employers – is now available for download in the App Store on iTunes, for both iPhones and iPads. You can find the app by searching for “Wage Hour” or clicking here. The Wage & Hour Guide app enables… Continue Reading
2012 HEAL Briefings for Healthcare and Wellness Executive and HR Professionals – EBG Atlanta Office
A monthly breakfast law briefing and networking series specifically designed for health care and wellness company executives and human resources professionals. This informative series will address labor and employment issues during these challenging times and offer solutions. For additional information and to register, contact Carla Llarena or by tel: (404) 869-5363. February 8, 2012 Today’s OSHA: What Healthcare… Continue Reading
Employee or Independent Contractor? Enforcement Efforts Increase in the Home Health Care Industry
By: Kara M. Maciel Identifying and eradicating the misclassification of employees as independent contractors continues to be a key objective for the Obama Administration. The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) and the IRS have intensified their enforcement efforts regarding worker misclassification, and audits have increased substantially, particularly within the home health industry. In September 2011, the DOL and IRS announced an effort to… Continue Reading