by Joe Ramsey A bill concerning handguns in the workplace has been submitted during this year’s session. It is House Bill 1269, titled: “An Act to Allow a Concealed Handgun Licensee to Keep a Handgun in His or Her Locked Vehicle on His or Her Employer’s Parking Lot.” The title … Read More »
by Greg Northen The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal statute protecting employees’ for wage and hour rights, such as overtime and minimum wage. An FLSA collective action is unique in that, under the FLSA, a group of employees can certify a “collective action class” of employees (similar … Read More »
by Cindy Kolb and Mary Cooper On November 6, 2012, Barack Obama was re-elected to a second term as President of the United States. There are several employment-related items on Obama’s legislative agenda, as outlined below: The Paycheck Fairness Act. The Paycheck Fairness Act (PFA) would amend the section of … Read More »
