Labor & Employment Law 
Is There a Libertarian Case for Organized Labor? – Reason.com
“[Trade-unions] seem natural to the passing phase of social evolution, and may have beneficial functions under existing conditions. . . .” If you guessed some wily labor … employment opportunities, something decried by Adam Smith. When …
Can The States Withstand Big Labor’s Attacks? – Town Hall
Today, because of his grave sins of trying to save his state from California-styled budget crises and creating more parity between government and private sector employment … the bills into law. Yet shortly thereafter, Big Labor sent enough …
A Little Help for the Long-Term Unemployed? – Common Dreams
The long-term unemployed now make up over 40 percent of all unemployed workers, and 3.3 percent of the labor force. In the past six … It is all the more alarming—as National Employment Law Project executive director Christine Owens testified … Continue reading
Law revised by GOP limits suits by veterans – madison
Military veterans are the big losers in the rollback of a Wisconsin law that had allowed women, minorities and other protected groups to sue in state court over employment discrimination … for the U.S. Department of Labor veterans services office.
Sunday Dialogue: The Value of Internships – New York Times
In an ideal world, there would be abundant paid employment. I certainly believe in adhering to labor laws, and have done so. When working with part-time unpaid interns in the past, all came through college-sponsored programs; rules were strictly followed.
Oakmont attorney named to state labor relations board – PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
“Throughout his career, he has distinguished himself by providing expert advice in employment litigation and labor agreements,” Miller said. Shoop and Corbett were law partners, but knew each other before then, Shoop said. Shoop said he hired …
Hires and promotions, May 20 – San Francisco Gate
Labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips hired Katarzyna “Kasia” Nowak as an associate in its San Francisco office. Nowak previously worked at Brown Gitt Law Group of Los Angeles. MDialog named Jeff Clark chief revenue officer.
Group: Veterans rather than women hurt most by law roll-back – La Crosse Tribune
MADISON — Military veterans are the real losers in the controversial roll-back of a Wisconsin law that had allowed women, minorities and other protected groups to sue in state courts over employment … the U.S. Department of Labor veterans services … Continue reading
Letter, 5/19: Tyranny by ordinance – Lincoln Journal Star
the power of the law to intimidate those who would object. But worse, not content with the hard-earned fruit of another’s labor, or to silence opposition, tyranny demands the participation of individuals in activities they find unconscionable.
May is direct deposit month – Business Management Daily
“Mandatory” means that a state allows you to make e-payment a condition of employment, if you choose. States that don’t have laws aren’t included. In all cases, contact your state labor department for the full story. Attention: Readers …
