By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. Back in 2009 in response to the H1N1 virus, the EEOC issued some guidance on pandemic preparedness in the workplace and the ADA. While the Ebola and H1N1 viruses are not identical, there are similarities in how employers should respond. First, the employer […]
Monthly Archives: October 2014
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By Kelline R. Linton, Associate. With Halloween just around the corner, employers should take note of the following potential liabilities associated with celebrations in the workplace: Workplace Safety The primary concern for workplace celebrations is employee safety. If an employer allows employees to celebrate Halloween at work, the […]
By Kelline R. Linton, Associate. In recent months, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has expressed an interest in redefining the standards for determining joint employer liability. The Board is attempting to change the standards to hold more employers jointly liable (or responsible) for another employer’s employees. The […]
By Kelline R. Linton, Associate. On Monday, a Tennessee federal judge ruled that government attorneys can extrapolate from a small sample of billing statements to prove liability under the False Claims Act (“FCA”) in a closely watched whistleblower case—Life Care Centers of America Inc. In Life Care Centers, […]