Mesothelioma

by Jeremy Jarrell 10/9/2007 7:16:00 AM

Mesothelioma, a serious and rare form of lung cancer, is diagnosed in the United States between 2000 and 3000 times each year. Most frequently seen in men between ages 50 and 70, the number of people diagnosed has increased significantly in the past 30 years. Most people diagnosed with... [More]

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Retention of Immigration-Related Documents

by Catherine V. Wadhwani 10/8/2007 4:51:00 AM

Since the enactment of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employers have been required to make sure that Employment Verification requirements are met each time there is a new hire. This includes confirmation of each new employee’s identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment verification is completed with the use of the “I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification” form. [More]

July 2006, PHRA Newsletter

by Catherine V. Wadhwani 10/8/2007 4:49:00 AM

A Review of Some Announced and Proposed Changes in Immigration Law. Most people know of Congress’s various legalization proposals, but there have also been announced changes and proposals to immigration law as used by businesses that employ professional workers. This article pr... [More]

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PAYMENT OF BONUSES TO EMPLOYEES WHO USE FMLA LEAVE: A RECENT THIRD CIRCUIT DEVELOPMENT

by Eric E. Kinder and Rodney A. Smith 10/8/2007 4:47:00 AM

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq., (“FMLA”) requires employers to walk a fine line when calculating bonus payments: while employers may not discourage the use of FMLA leave by reducing or eliminating a bonus the employee would otherwise be el... [More]

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Waivers of Rights under the OWBPA: Protecting Your Release

by Eric Kinder 10/8/2007 4:45:00 AM

ekinder@spilmanlaw.com Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC In case the message was not received the first time, another federal appellate court has warned employment defense lawyers that releases should be written in a clear and understandable manner if they are to survive judicial scrutiny.... [More]

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