By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Wow.. I recently had the most amazing vacation! The first time in years I took a vacation without checking my work-related emails, or phone calls. No cell phone, no laptop. It did me such wonders, that I was able to be more present to my environment when I returned to working with [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Labor & Employment Law'
Did You Forego Vacation This Summer? Rules About Vacation Time and Pay
August 4th, 2009 · No Comments
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Federal Minimum Wage Increase to $7.25/hour
July 24th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
On July 24, 3009, the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25 per hour. This increase is the last of three provided by the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Many states also have minimum wage laws, however where the employee is covered by both state and federal law, the employee is entitled [...]
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It’s Fire Season…. Workplace Fire Safety (With Helpful Guidance from OSHA)
July 15th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Wildfires again in the news… Reminds me of a recent fire scare at a local business here in San Diego. The company conducted evacuation procedures in accordance with its policies to protect employees from possible injury from a fire hazard. With the recent fires in the news, I can’t help but wonder [...]
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Does Your Teen Have a Summer Job? Important Laws to Know….
July 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
For a teenager, getting a summer job can be pretty exciting. (I know, I know… less time at that beach or to have fun with friends, but getting a summer job typically ends up to be a pretty great experience. Not only are you earning your first paycheck, but you’re gaining valuable [...]
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Can an attorney really help me get a better settlement than I could on my own?
May 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve just been in an accident, or been injured by someone, you might be wondering whether or not you should hire a lawyer. If your injuries are very minor, such as a bruise or a little embarrassment, you might not need a lawyer, but it doesn’t hurt to contact one just [...]
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UNEMPLOYMENT = OPPORTUNITY (Learn about it at Opportunity.gov)
May 8th, 2009 · 5 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’re struggling with unemployment, you should know that you have important legal rights including eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits. The idea is not only to provide unemployed persons with partial/temporary wage replacement after an involuntary job loss, but also to stabilize the economy during economic recessions. One way of looking at [...]
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Cornwell wants review of NFL discipline policy
March 9th, 2009 · No Comments
By JOHN WAWROW
AP Sports Writer
Sports attorney David Cornwell is challenging the NFL’s right to discipline players by proposing to appoint an independent arbitrator to review — and have the power to change — rulings made by the commissioner.
Cornwell, one of four finalists in the running to replace the late Gene Upshaw as the NFL Players [...]
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Lead Regulations Will Cut Manufacturing Jobs: The Lesser of Two Evils?
February 5th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
Garment workers, manufacturers and small-business owners gathered in front of Macy’s flagship store in New York Tuesday to protest a new anti-lead law they say will cut their jobs and devastate wide-spread retail profits.
The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act of 2008 requires that all items sold for use by children [...]
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Kellogg Pulls Crackers from Store Shelves Due to Salmonella Outbreak
January 15th, 2009 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
Food manufacturer Kellogg Co. has asked stores to stop selling its peanut butter sandwich crackers until the company can figure out if their peanut paste is connected to a recent outbreak of salmonella that has sickened more than 430 people in 43 states and is responsible for five deaths.
Kellogg acquires some of [...]
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Five States Adopt “Fire-Safe” Cigarettes Law
January 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment
By: LISA R. WILSON
On January 1st, 2009, laws mandating stores sell only cigarettes that are slow-burning and comprised of fire-safe paper went into effect in Delaware, Iowa, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas. Fifteen other states have laws that will take effect this year or next, according to the Coalition for Fire-Safe Cigarettes.
The paper on these [...]
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