Labor & Employment Law 
Manufacturers highlight lack of skilled workers during Portsmouth summit – Fosters Daily Democrat
PORTSMOUTH — Shifting federal policies and a lack of skilled workers in the state labor market are among the largest impediments … reforms that will benefit industry and spur job growth in the state. “I think that the country is … Continue reading
United States: New Massachusetts Law Will Protect Individuals from Gender Identity Discrimination – Mondaq
In July 2012, a new law will go into effect in Massachusetts that will prohibit discrimination in housing, education, employment and credit on the basis of “gender identity.” Massachusetts is the 16th state to enact such legislation, joining California …
Trumka ‘Personally Outraged’ by Obama-Backed JOBS Act – In These Times
… or JOBS Act—a bill backed by President Obama and his Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, and strongly opposed by organized labor. President Obama signed it into law last week. “President Trumka is personally outraged by the JOBS Act and … Continue reading
130 jobs to go in federal law office – The Australian
The cuts in the Attorney-General’s department are the latest in a string of job losses in the public service following Labor’s decision to hike up the annual “efficiency dividend” imposed on the public service from 1.5 to 4 per cent … Continue reading
Pay Proposal Could Affect In-Home Care Firms – KTVZ.com
Since 1974, when the Fair Labor Standards Act was established, companion workers were deemed exempt from federal minimum wage and overtime laws. But longer hours … were promulgated” and “the nature of employment and the scope of duties are …
California workers’ comp overhaul effort is stirring – Los Angeles Times
SACRAMENTO — The two biggest players in California’s workers’ compensation system — labor unions and large employers … medical care that could get injured workers back on the job. Average compensation paid to California workers in …
Proskauer Hires Calif. Labor Law Pro From Seyfarth Shaw – site.law360.com
Kenneth D. Sulzer is a great addition to the firm, said Elise M. Bloom, co-chair of Proskauer’s labor and employment law department and co-head of its class action practice. “We are very excited to have Ken as part of our … Continue reading
Richard S. Corenthal Joins the Board of Tuesday’s Children – Yahoo Finance
He has also litigated numerous employment-related claims … Mr. Corenthal has taught Public Sector and Private Sector Labor Law as an Instructor at the Cornell University School of Industrial Labor Relations. He has also been an Adjunct …
Richard S. Corenthal Joins the Board of Tuesday’s Children – Sacramento Bee
He has also litigated numerous employment-related claims … Mr. Corenthal has taught Public Sector and Private Sector Labor Law as an Instructor at the Cornell University School of Industrial Labor Relations. He has also been an Adjunct …
TN farmers oppose labor law revisions – Nashville Tennessean
“A farmer can still teach his kid any job on the farm at any time … defers enforcement to the federal government anyway because the state’s child-labor law exempts farm workers. It’s the same for local governments, according to the … Continue reading
