In this episode of the Employment Law Counselor, hosted by Jeff Stewart in collaboration with
Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Jeff is joined by Nancy Conrad, Managing Partner,
Lehigh Valley Office, for a discussion about how a new lawsuit is assessed and handled in the
first days after receiving the case. They look at how different parties – a business, an attorney
and an insurance company – work together to gather information and create an initial plan.
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As year-end approaches, companies, both large and small, are busy closing out 2023 and putting plans in place for 2024. A key priority that should not be neglected as you make preparations to close out an old year and start a new one is updating your employee handbook. An updated employee handbook can be an effective tool to prevent legal liability, set the policies that reflect the realities of your business and communicate expectations to your employees. However, an employee handbook that is out-of-date or out-of-touch can both expose your company to legal liability and garble any ... Continue Reading
On August 8, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) implemented the Workplace Accountability in Labor List (the WALL) — a public list, accessible through the DOL website, that includes the names of employers found to be in violation of New Jersey State wage, benefit and tax laws and have outstanding liabilities to the DOL. Such liabilities might include unpaid wages or unemployment insurance contributions to the State.
Employers may appear on the WALL following a final order or judgment issued by the DOL. The DOL will issue its final order or ... Continue Reading
In Tufts Medical Center v. Dalexis et. al., the Massachusetts Appeals Court held that a hospital employer failed to engage in the interactive process, and discriminated against and constructively discharged a disabled nurse by failing to excuse her from the obligation to work overtime when needed.
The nurse was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and interstitial lung disease, causing her to experience stiffness, lack of energy, difficulty breathing, pain in her lungs and an inability to run or climb stairs. In 2007, the hospital excused her from working overtime as a temporary ... Continue Reading
