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Eric A. Welter is an employment lawyer and litigator with the Welter Law Firm, P.C. in Herndon, Virginia. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Texas and California.
The Welter Law Firm represents and advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship and represents businesses in commercial and franchise litigation. The firm’s offices are located in Northern Virginia; Los Angeles, California; and Austin, Texas.
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Tidbits
Some employment law tidbits after the break.
Tidbits
Some employment law tidbits after the break.
California Penalties Of $72,000 Affirmed For Failure To Provide Adequate Pay Stubs
The California Court of Appeal, Sixth District, recently held that employers who intentionally issue defective wage statements, or who skip issuing them on purpose, will not qualify for the statutory leniency set out in California Labor Code section 226.3. In … Continue reading
Recent Jury Verdicts and Settlements
Our latest update on recent jury verdicts and settlements after the break. The first case is actually not a jury verdict, but the facts are so ridiculous they merit mention here. It is quite possible the case will end up … Continue reading
How Not To Handle An Accomodation Request in California
In an administrative action brought by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) concluded that Avis Budget Group (Avis) made unlawful inquires about an employee’s disabilities, failed to engage in the interactive … Continue reading
Tidbits
To end the week, we wanted to pass along the following tidbits.
Hooters Faces Weight Discrimination Claim
A Michigan woman has sued Hooters for “weight discrimination” in violation of the only state law in the country that provides such protection. More after the break.
COBRA Benefits Extended
The Continuing Extension Act of 2010, signed into law on April 15, 2010, continues the 65 percent COBRA premiums subsidy first introduced by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More after the break.
Increase in Temporary Workers Warrants Review of Employee Benefit Plans
The temporary employment services industry has shown growth for the fifth consecutive month since August 2009. This means that employers are likely hiring more employees with other-than-permanent employment status. An article in HR Magazine notes that this trend merits a … Continue reading
Virginia Extends Veterans’ Reemployment Rights
Virginia has extended the time period during which members of the Virginia National Guard, Virginia State Defense Force, or naval militia may apply for reemployment following release from active duty. More after the break.
Over One Million Reasons To Involve Employment Counsel Early
Courtesy of Ohio Employer’s Law Blog.
New England EEOC Newsletter
The Connecticut Employment Law Blog had a post today with a link to the EEOC’s Boston Area Office newsletter. A recent copy of the newsletter can be found here. It is worth a quick read to get a glimpse into … Continue reading
Improper Medical Inquiry Claim Not Dependent On Disability
In Harrison v. Benchmark Electronics, the Eleventh Circuit held that an employee can bring an ADA claim against an employer based on an improper medical inquiry regardless of whether the employee is disabled within the meaning of the ADA. More … Continue reading
Fake Job References
As if employers don’t have enough issues today, a new online services company by the name of “CareerExcuse.com” is offering job seekers fake job references and work histories to assist them in finding a job. More after the break.
A Reminder About Union Organizing Activity
In Loparex v. NLRB,, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld the NLRB’s decision that Loperex had engaged in unfair labor practices in violation of the NLRA. The decision is a reminder that Section 8(a)(1) offers employees … Continue reading
