Labor & Employment Law

Hastings certified labor, employment law specialist [UPDATED] – Fergus Falls Daily Journal

The Minnesota State Bar Association announces the certification of the following attorneys as MSBA Board Certified Labor and Employment Law Specialists: Kristi A. Hastings, attorney with Pemberton, Sorlie, Rufer, Kershner; was among the …

Wal-Mart probe could cost some executives their jobs – Yahoo Finance

(Reuters) – Allegations that Wal-Mart Stores Inc stymied an internal investigation into extensive bribery at its Mexican subsidiary are likely to lead to years of regulatory scrutiny and could eventually cost some executives their jobs.

Will Our Senators ‘Ambush’ Virginia Workers And Employers? – Article.nationalreview.com

Its task is to apply and interpret the law, not create new labor law. But the NLRB is currently stacked … stifle economic growth, and kill jobs. Unions spend months working behind the scenes targeting a business for unionization, making … Continue reading

Paying Yourself When You Start a Business – Businessweek

Does this money circulate within my business only to pay business expenses, or can I use some of the money to enjoy the fruits of my labor without putting … tax filing level and subject to self-employment taxes,” says Lisa … Continue reading

Moderator Warns of Extended Global Financial Crisis as Panellists Discuss Need – UN News Centre

In response, the Government had instituted laws to encourage private sector development, thereby gaining a high rating from the institutions, but growth had not led to greater employment … greater flexibility from the labour market. 

Wal-Mart probe could cost some executives their jobs – Reuters

(Reuters) – Allegations that Wal-Mart Stores Inc stymied an internal investigation into extensive bribery at its Mexican subsidiary are likely to lead to years of regulatory scrutiny and could eventually cost some executives their jobs.

Longing for jobs we used to hate – New York Post

All those guys who’d gotten assembly-line jobs at 18 or 21 could quit … to with a much smaller percentage of the labor force. Moreover, there’s evidence that recent growth in some professions — the law, higher education — has … Continue reading

Liberal Nostalgiacs Don’t Understand Jobs of the Future – RealClearPolitics

Which is that people hated those jobs. The assembly-line work … to with a much smaller percentage of the labor force. Moreover, there’s evidence that recent growth in some of the professions — the law, higher education — has been … Continue reading

Dorsey Palo Alto Adds Highly Regarded Labor & Employment Partner – Yahoo Finance

International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that David J. Murphy has joined the Labor & Employment practice in the Firm’s Palo Alto office as a Partner. Mr. Murphy’s practice focuses on employment counseling, employment …

Bamboozled: Missteps by state, Catholic Diocese hit laid-off maintenance worker with $19k bill – NJ.com

In March 2010, Holt lost his job as a maintenance man for Diocesan … and for benefits that may rightfully be his. Consumer law attorney Ronald LeVine said it seems the Department of Labor “messed up so it should be … Continue reading