Labor Days
A “Common Sense” Victory for Employers – The Ford Telecommuting Decision is Reversed
On April 10, 2015, the 6 th Circuit reached what many believe is the right decision and reversed its much–debated decision in EEOC v. Ford Motor Co., 752 F.3d 634 (6 th Cir. 2014) from April 2014 – which had held that…
OSHA Request for Information on Communication Tower Safety
On April 15, 2015, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published a request for information (RFI) on the occupational hazards experienced during communication tower construction and maintenance…
Germanwings Tragedy Highlights Important Mental Health Considerations for Employers
As more details emerge about the troubled past of First Officer Andreas Lubitz – the co-pilot at the controls of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps in March – employers worldwide are faced with…
OSHA Issues Revised Guidelines Protecting Healthcare & Social Service Workers from Workplace Violence
On April 2, OSHA issued a revision of its Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers. This recent revision updates previous versions issued in 1996 and 2004 by incorporating…
The Seventh Circuit Further Clarifies FLSA Overtime Exceptions…For Window Washers
A recent Seventh Circuit decision may provide ammunition for employers defending FLSA claims brought by commission-based employees or employees who work irregular hours. In Ramon Alvarado, et al. v. Corporate Cleaning…