This podcast features an interview with Peter Berk, a New Jersey attorney with the law firm of Genova Burns Giantomasi Webster who, among other things, represents management interests in labor relations matters. The interview covers a very significant FLSA case coming out of the federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals in which Mr. Berk represented the town of Teaneck, New Jersey. The case deals with the Section 7(k) exemption…
In this month’s First Thursday podcast, Will discusses the impact of three major Supreme Court decisions dealing with ‘Fair Share’, cell phone searches and Garcetti. Download the podcast (Use this link to listen on Apple devices) Subscribe to this podcast via RSS or iTunes Subscribe to this podcast by email
In what some have termed the most significant labor case in years, the United States Supreme Court has rejected a request to hold “fair share” assessments unconstitutional. “Fair share” assessments occur under the laws of 20 states which not only grant public employees the right to bargain, but also impose upon unions the duty to fairly represent all members of their bargaining units. Under “fair share” provisions, non-union members…
In this special podcast, Will interviews Steven Betz, an attorney with the law firm of Rains Lucia Stern, PC, about when an employer can order an employer to turn over a personal cellphone in the course of a disciplinary investigation. This wide ranging discussion between two prominent labor attorneys examines the issue for which there is very little direct caselaw. Using existing Supreme Court decisions, they come up with…
Featured in this month’s podcast: Preview of the Supreme Court’s decision on Fair Share case, Harris v. Quinn California PERB holds factfinding applies to mid-term bargaining How the ADA and FMLA interact in the fitness-for-duty process Discussions at union e-board meeting privileged Union has right to conduct parallel disciplinary investigation Court upholds arbitrator’s opinion in sex case A reminder that state laws can be more stringent than the FLSA
Featured in this month’s podcast: Supreme Court upholds Michigan’s ban on race and gender preferences in employment, education Retired police firefighters reach deal with Detroit Two important California PERB decisions Privacy for personal email and cell phone records of public officials Yet another Brady case (Yay!) Download the podcast (Use this link to listen on Apple devices) Subscribe to this podcast via RSS or iTunes Subscribe to this podcast…
Featured in this month’s podcast: Does state’s flex time system violate the FLSA? Is county required to pay corrections officers overtime for meal periods? LAFD dispatchers, aeromedical technicians not firefighters for FLSA purposes Supreme Court to rule on Amazon workers FLSA Can employer force employee to use FMLA leave at the same time employee is using sick leave? Threat of a seizure enough to disqualify recruit Discipline not negotiable…
Featured in this month’s podcast: Required retirement contributions do not violate ‘Contracts Clause’ Will answers an FLSA question submitted on our website Officer can be disciplined for working without permission Officer’s injury during paid lunch not compensable under workers’ comp Court rules that seeing suspect killed is ‘normal’ for police Due process requires pre-discipline hearing even if appeal rights exist Unsuccessful applicant can review civil service exam Why “I’m…
Left click to play, right click to download Featured in this month’s podcast: The Supreme Court’s decision in the donning and doffing case Sandifer v. United States Steel Corp. An important ADA case from the 4th Circuit court More news on the Genetic Information Disclosure Act A discussion of cases from across the country The last CPI numbers Subscribe to this podcast via RSS…
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Download the podcast (Use this link to listen on Apple devices) Subscribe to this podcast via RSS or iTunes Subscribe to this podcast by email We’re big on facial hair here at LRIS headquarters, but that’s not the only reason it features prominently in this month’s podcast. Rules on facial hair represent just one of several employer policies that can have a constitutional or…
Download the podcast (Use this link to listen on Apple devices) Subscribe to this podcast via RSS or iTunes Subscribe to this podcast by email Featured in this month’s podcast: New California statute protects against Brady List abuses Another arbitrator weighs in on Brady List and discipline Heart-lung presumption applies to diseases with no known cause If time limits in bill of rights not…
Download the podcast (Use this link to listen on Apple devices) Featured in this month’s podcast: Facebook ‘like’ is protected speech New legislation out of California Early guidance sheds light on impact of employee benefit plans Union can conduct simultaneous disciplinary investigation Layoff by seniority within scope of bargaining City required to abide by wage terms in contract The ‘Brady Rule’ and arbitration Arbitration…
Download the podcast (Use this link to listen on Apple devices) Subscribe to this podcast via RSS or iTunes Subscribe to this podcast by email Featured in this month’s podcast: Union blasts proposed $3m settlement in lawsuit over fitness test Updated definition of “spouse” under the FMLA from the Department of Labor Names of officers in UC Davis pepper spray incident must be disclosed…
Download the podcast (Use this link to listen on Apple devices) Subscribe to this podcast via RSS or iTunes Subscribe to this podcast by email Due to summer vacation, this month’s First Thursday was a week late (hey, we all need to recharge our batteries). But don’t worry, it’s still chock-full of useful information! Featured in this month’s podcast: A round of decisions on…
Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: The Supreme Court’s recent decision on affirmative action Controversial decision on the negotiability of disciplinary processes Court decisions on several free speech issues The latest new contract signings
Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: EEOC GINA (Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act) decision EEOC press release on the U.S. Supreme Court denying United Airlines petition What’s behind the rise in FLSA lawsuits? The difficulty in obtaining an injunction in a labor dispute Court OKs barring high…
Featured in this month’s podcast: New DOL guidelines for the FMLA Scott v. Williams lawsuit out of Florida Drastic pension benefit cuts for one California city Last chance agreement violates law unless union is a party Chicago PD Blackberry case picks up steam Arbitrator’s sick leave decision violates FMLA, is overturned Decisions on what topics are mandatory for bargaining Q&As on Brady/Giglio communications and overtime Economic conditions update [jwplayer…
Download the podcast Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad Featured in this month’s podcast: Contract issues in Chicago and Washington, DC New developments in the FMLA The ‘Work Now, Grieve Late’ rule Judge’s ruling on retirement cuts in San Diego Why employers should be concerned with the duty of fair representation Recent contact settlements and economic trends Subscriber to this feed Subscribe…
Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: A discussion of stories in the news The Financial Crisis In Detroit Chicago Police Negotiations Ratchet Up Even One More Notch Another Michigan City Considering Hybrid police and fire department New Residency Requirement For New Orleans Police Officers As New Orleans…
Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: Significant changes in CalPERS actuarial policies and their implications for collective bargaining Important new free speech cases Are no confidence votes Constitutionally protected? Bombshell Weingarten decision out of Texas Latest in a series of cases on on-call issues and Brady rules…
Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: Significant changes in CalPERS actuarial policies and their implications for collective bargaining Important new free speech cases Are no confidence votes Constitutionally protected? Bombshell Weingarten decision out of Texas Latest in a series of cases on on-call issues and Brady rules…
Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: A discussion of stories in the news The Financial Crisis In Detroit Chicago Police Negotiations Ratchet Up Even One More Notch Another Michigan City Considering Hybrid police and fire department New Residency Requirement For New Orleans Police Officers As New Orleans…
Download the podcast Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad Featured in this month’s podcast: Contract issues in Chicago and Washington, DC New developments in the FMLA The ‘Work Now, Grieve Late’ rule Judge’s ruling on retirement cuts in San Diego Why employers should be concerned with the duty of fair representation Recent contact settlements and economic trends Downloads: FMLA Handouts from The…
Featured in this month’s podcast: Contract issues in Chicago and Washington, DC New developments in the FMLA The ‘Work Now, Grieve Late’ rule Judge’s ruling on retirement cuts in San Diego Why employers should be concerned with the duty of fair representation Recent contact settlements and economic trends Download the podcast excerpt Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad Purchase entire podcast
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