Topics: Labor and Employment - 211 results

If you’ve watched any daytime television, whether or not you’re disabled, you might have seen the ads for the mega-law firms specializing in Social Security Disability claims. What is it that they do and do you really need a lawyer to help you?   Copy this link to share with your friends: http://bit.ly/gykobF   Having any injury, illness or chronic disease that makes it impossible for you to earn an income could mean that you’re eligible to benefits under the …

Business owners, there’s no time like the present to reevaluate the legal status of your independent contractors. Ideally, you’ll do this before posting a job opening describing what some say sounds a lot like an employee, rather than an independent contractor, position.   Employee vs. independent contractor determination critical for business Determination hinges on control of how and what the worker does Errors mean liability for overtime, workers’ comp premiums, taxes, penalties Copy this link to share with friends: http://bit.ly/g0yvkJ …

Wisconsin public employees and their supporters continue to picket the state capitol. They’re trying to keep their collective bargaining rights, which they claim are essential to a meaningful labor union. Meanwhile, pro football players may vote this week to decertify the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). Say wha?   Two major labor relations battles taking shape NFL Players have a number of cards to play against league, owners Public employees hold few cards; states own table, game and casino Copy this …

It’s good to see some school administrators really using the ol’ noggins for a change. In Providence, RI, they’ve sent out pink slips to all of the city’s 2000 teachers. Now they just have to figure out which ones to keep.   Teacher layoffs planned to make up budget shortfall Seniority system means most recent hires get ax in many districts Reformers want layoffs based on performance, not longevity Copy this link to share with friends: http://bit.ly/epmwfH   Last-In, First-Out …

To hear public employees tell it, that’s what Wisconsin, Ohio and many other states are up to. They see the end of collective bargaining and changes to pension and benefit plans as life-or-death. The Republican governors and legislatures there say they’re just responding to budget crises.   State budget woes spark battle over public worker rights Ending most collective bargaining rights will save states money and weaken unions Raising taxes to close budget gaps not popular with voters Copy this …