Saturday, May 18, 2024

⊕ LEGAL: Do certain security checks constitute compensable work?

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the courts have long struggled with the issue of what constitutes compensable "work" under the Fair Labor...

VIEWPOINT: On apartments and tough decisions

Last week, in a 4-to-1 vote, the much-disputed proposed rezoning that would open the doors for the construction of a student-focused housing development passed...

LEGAL: All joking aside: Stray remarks land employer in court

A 43-year-old head of sales was hired by a start-up Internet technology company and was employed only three months before being terminated for failing...

A love letter to all the moms out there

Pictured above – Mary Moses celebrated her final day of Chemo this week after a long battle. Ron Moses photo.

⊕ Viewpoint: Halt the trend of trendier airports

I don’t know about ya’ll, but sometimes I get the travel bug. And bad. The list of cities and countries on my must-see bucket...

LEGAL: A case of discrimination? Employee barred from sending letters to customers

In a recent discrimination case against the plaintiff ’s former employer, the employer counter-sued for defamation, tortious interference with business relationships, and unlawful use...