Employment, Labor & Benefits News

81st National Women's Leadership Forum

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) Institute

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Labor Arbitrator Workshop

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Preventing Whistleblower Actions: Customizing an Effective Qui Tam Avoidance Program

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Executive Leadership Academy Seminar Conference Call

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Elevates Ten Attorneys to Members of the Firm

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

IRS, Treasury Department Issue Proposed Rules Governing Minimum Value, Affordability, and Wellness Programs

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

2013 Annual Review of Developments in Business and Corporate Litigation

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

What To Do When: A Practical Guide to Navigating Legally Complex Employee Issues

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NYSA Super Seminar Day

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NJ Gov. Vetoes Employer Facebook Password Request Ban

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Legal and Regulatory Landscape for Wellness Plans: The Affordable Care Act and Beyond

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Staffing Industry Compliance with the Employer Shared Responsibility (aka “Pay-or-Play”) Provisions of the Affordable Care Act: Five Questions

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

2013 Spring Conference & Induction of Fellows

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Q&A with David Barmak

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Attorney David Barmak to Present at 2013 Litigation Counsel of America Spring Conference & Induction of Fellows

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

2013 AGB National Conference on Trusteeship

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Attack of the NLRB: Social Media Policies and Beyond

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Attorney Alden J. Bianchi to Testify Before IRS on Behalf of ERISA Industry Committee

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Raymond D. Cotton Speaking at the Association of Governing Boards National Conference on Trusteeship

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The ACA Roadmap: Shared Responsibility Requirements

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On the Manifold Meanings of "Affordability" According to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Safe Social Media Policies for HR Managers Panel

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Employers May Not ‘Like’ Getting In To Worker’s Facebook

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

5 Tips for Navigating NYC’s New Ban on Unemployment Bias

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NCAA Win Will Impact Future Antitrust Claims against NCAA

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Amid Outrage over Rutgers Coach, Questions Linger About President

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

discusses the legal aspects of the controversy at Rutgers University surrounding basketball coach, Mike Rice.

Rutgers Leaders Are Faulted on Abusive Coach

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the way Rutgers University handled the firing of its basketball coach, Mike Rice, amidst an abuse scandal.

Agencies Issue Proposed Regulations Implementing the 90-Day Waiting Period Limitation Under the Affordable Care Act

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Spectrum Executive Leadership Program

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Proposal on Waiting Period Limit Troubles Some Employers, Confirms Prior Guidance

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at American Council on Education’s Spectrum Executive Leadership Program

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Daryl Gross: Syracuse Restructuring Oversight of Athletics, Academics

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NJ Social Media Bill Could Prompt Flurry of Employee Suits

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Traps for the Unwary: Drafting Non-Competes and Other Post-Employment Restrictions

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Attorney Andrew J. Bernstein to Moderate Panel at Young Jewish Professionals’ Hedge Fund & Private Equity Forum

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Hedge Fund and Private Equity Forum

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Daily Wrap with Michael Castner

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

discusses New York City's Unemployment Discrimination Law.

New City Law Will Permit Suit over Bias against Jobless

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the recent New York City law which allows applicants to sue employers for damages over claims that they were rejected because they were out of work.

NYC’s Jobless Face Uphill Battle in Proving Hiring Bias

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discrimination Against the Unemployed Now Prohibited in New York City

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Health Care Reform: Compliance Matters

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Private FLSA Deals on Firmer Footing After NY Ruling

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The American Council on Education's 95th Annual Meeting

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin’s Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at American Council on Education’s 95th Annual Meeting

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

2013 National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Planning for 2013: Employment Trends in the New Year

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Affordable Care Act Series – Session 1

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin’s Raymond D. Cotton to Present at 2013 National Association of Independent Schools Conference

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Good, the Bad and the Uncertain

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Outside the Lines

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

was a featured guest discussing the Notice of Allegations issued to the University of Miami by the NCAA.

Stay Out Of Legal Trouble

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Top Enforcement Officer of N.C.A.A. Is Ousted

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

discusses the implications of the N.C.A.A.’s decision to oust Julie Roe Lach, leader of its enforcement division, as a result of the findings from an outside investigation into the organization’s enforcement program.

GCs Name 28 Employment Attys That Keep Them Happy

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The New HIPAA Omnibus Rule & Your Liability

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Law360 Employment Editorial Advisory Board

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin’s Jennifer Rubin Named Client Service All-Star by BTI Consulting

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NCAA Medical Officer’s Scope to Extend beyond Head Trauma

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

discusses the significance of the NCAA’s decision to hire Dr. Brian Hainline, a neurology and integrative pain medication specialist, as its first chief medical officer.

Improving Your Form 990 - Best Practices in Reporting Executive Compensation for Non-Profit Entities

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

FCC Board Quiet in Talley’s Exit

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

was mentioned as F.J. Talley’s attorney.

The Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate and the Collectively Bargained Workforce

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

2013 National Assocation of Independent Colleges and Universities Annual Meeting

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at Annual Meeting of National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cost-Conscious Employers Open Wallets to Incentivize Healthier Workers, but Legal Hurdles Abound

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Is quoted discussing the legal hurdles associated with employers who provide a financial incentive to employees who show they are in good health.

DOL, IRS, and HHS Put the Brakes on Stand-Alone HRAs Used to Access Health Insurance Coverage in the Individual Market

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Millions May Stay Uninsured under ACA Affordability Rule

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The New HIPAA Omnibus Rule & Your Liability

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CBG Benefits and Mintz Levin to Co-Host Seminar on Health Care Reform for Local Businesses

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Employers Catch Some Unexpected Breaks on ACA Mandate

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

N.C.A.A. Admits Mishandling Miami Inquiry

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

High Court Mixed-Motive Case to Shape Bias Suit Landscape

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Top Issues for Employers in 2013: Social Media & Independent Contractors

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

IRS/Treasury Issue Employer Shared Responsibly Proposed Regulations

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Tallying Talley

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted speaking on behalf of his client, Frederico Talley.

Patrick Administration Proposes Elimination of Fair Share Contribution Requirements

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

2013 Presidents Institute

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Contracts Negotiations Put Morgan State, University of Iowa Presidents in Tenuous Positions

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

explains that contracts are quickly becoming the norm in public higher education.

Governor Sues Over Penalties to Penn State

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the possible implications of the suit brought against the NCAA by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett.

Mintz Levin Attorney Tyrone P. Thomas to Present at Council of Independent Colleges 2013 Presidents Institute

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Taking Your Candidates to the 'Vet’

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

discusses the importance of properly vetting all candidates, even in a CEO search.

HHS Issues Proposed Regulations Implementing Reinsurance Fees Paid by Carriers and Group Health Plans Under the Affordable Care Act

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Understanding and Mitigating Liability for Workplace Romances

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Payroll Downsizing Linked to Health Law

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the lack of clarity surrounding the rules for employees hired in 2013 with regard the Affordable Care Act.

Employers Must See Big Picture Around ‘De Minimis’ Time

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

discusses the issue of rounding with regard to timekeeping.

HR’s Social Networking Troubles

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

provides advice for employers looking to update or create social media policies.

Mintz Levin's Mitch Danzig on Employment Law

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HHS Issues Comprehensive “Essential Health Benefits” Proposed Regulations

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WilmU Chief’s Salary near Top

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

discusses Wilmington University president Jack Varsalona’s designation as the 10th-highest paid private school chief in the country.

Developments in Massachusetts Wage and Hour Law

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pay and Perks Creep Up for Private-College Presidents

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing gross-up arrangements in which a board decides to cover the tax liability that a president incurs on benefits beyond base salary.

U of I’s Mason Working without Contract

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the unique situation at the University of Iowa in which president Sally Mason is working without a contract.

IRCA in the Workplace: The Employer's Guide

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Your Employer Can Share Your Medical Information

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

discusses the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ opinion in EEOC v. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Employment & Labor Laws 2013 Legislative Forecast

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

National Women’s Leadership Forum

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Supreme Court to Define Supervisors in Discrimination Case

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Attorney Tyrone P. Thomas to Present at American Council on Education’s National Women’s Leadership Forum

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Walkouts Signal Increased Labor Tensions for Wal-Mart

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing Wal-Mart’s decision to file an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board regarding worker walkouts and demonstrations by the group OURWalmart.

Black Friday Walkout: Why Wal-Mart is Focus of Labor’s Struggle

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

discusses the labor issues Wal-Mart is currently facing.

What Can GCs Learn from Wal-Mart’s Black Friday?

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the reasons why in-house counsel should pay attention to Wal-Mart’s labor dispute.

'Supervisor' Case to Shape Title VII Outlook for Employers

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Health Care Reform in the Wake of the Election

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Follower Fight: Courts May Be Forced to Decide Who Owns Social Media Audiences

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing whether or not an employee owns the followers of a social media account he or she maintains while at the company.

Employers Should Handle Social Media Discipline with Care

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bloomberg BNA Tax Policy & Practice Summit

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at Annual Meeting of Association of Public and Land Use Universities

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

State Health Law Thrown a Curve by Obamacare

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

discusses the conflicts between the Massachusetts state health care law and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

State: Gentler Approach Enforcing Health Reform.

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the recent changes to Massachusetts’ Fair Share Law and the impact these changes could have.

Consumer Driven Healthcare 2.0: Are Private Health Insurance Exchanges the New ‘Killer App’?

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

40th Annual Institute for Chief Academic Officers

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FSCJ’s Wallace Isn’t Only State College President with Lucrative Contract

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing questions raised over controversial benefits included in presidential contracts.

Mintz Levin Recognized as Top Tier Firm in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Annual Rankings

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at CIC 40th Annual Institute for Chief Academic Officers

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Protecting Home Field

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gain a Competitive Advantage on Health Care Reform

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gain a Competitive Advantage on Health Care Reform

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gain a Competitive Advantage on Health Care Reform

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

4th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Top Ten Ways To Avoid Employment Headaches and Stay Out of Court

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Section 409A Document Correction Relief: Take the Final Bite of the Apple before December 31st

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Advancing to the Presidency

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Staffing World 2012

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Staffing World 2012

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin’s Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at American Council on Education’s “Advancing to the Presidency” Workshop

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Obesity as a Covered Disability under the ADA

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Famous People Need Not Apply as Ivy League Hunts for Presidents

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the speculation that top Washington officials would be interested in the presidential vacancies at Princeton University, Dartmouth College and Yale University.

Can My Company’s Wellness Program Really Ask Me to Do That?

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Attorney Alden J. Bianchi to Present at Staffing World 2012

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Obesity Problem is Growing

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Twenty-Four Mintz Levin Attorneys Named 2012 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New York Wage Deduction Amendment Signed into Law

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Health Care Reform Fair Share Law Amended by Economic Development Bill

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Board of Regents Approves Incentive Plan Based on Graduation Rates

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the University of Texas System’s decision to approve an incentive plan which would give university presidents bonuses for meeting certain goals.

Wrongful Termination Claim Too Desperate for Ex-Desperate Housewives Star

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Agencies Issue Long Awaited Guidance under Affordable Care Act’s Employer Shared Responsibility Rules and 90-Day Waiting Period Limit

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Who’s in Charge of Sports? Maybe Not the President

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the role of the president in a university’s athletic program. Mr. Cotton suggests that trustees should revise presidential agreements to include specific language about athletics oversight.

NRLB Confidentiality Ruling May Hamper Complaint Investigations, Onus on Employers to Argue Business Case for Worker Silence

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NLRB Rules on Keeping Employees from Discussing HR Investigations

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board which stated that a blanket policy requiring employee confidentiality in the course of an HR investigation violates employees’ rights to engage in concerted activity.

Prepare for the New Payroll Deduction Law

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IRS Issues Q&As on the Additional Medicare Tax under the Affordable Care Act

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yale President Richard Levin to Step Down in 2013

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing Yale University President Richard Levin’s decision to retire. Mr. Cotton explains that an internal candidate will most likely fill the position as an understanding of Yale’s culture is very important to the university.

HHS Issues Updated Blueprint for Health Insurance Exchanges under the Affordable Care Act

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Complying with the Affordable Care Act: A Roadmap for Employers for 2013 and Beyond

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NLRB Ruling Takes Aim at Confidential Investigations

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the National Labor Relations Board ruling which held that a company committed an unfair labor practice by requiring employees to keep internal investigation interviews confidential.

UT-Pan American President Pledges to Give Bonuses Away

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the fact that higher-education governing boards have successfully imported some ideas from the business world but he says he does not believe an incentive plan is appropriate for colleges and universities.

HHS/CCIIO Revises Temporary Enforcement Safe Harbor on Contraceptive Coverage Offered by Religiously Affiliated Tax-Exempt Entities

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sixty Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2013 Edition

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U. of Texas System Adopts a Performance Pay System for Campus Presidents

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the University of Texas System’s Board of Trustees’ decision to adopt an incentive-pay system for the heads of the system’s nine universities and six health centers, as well as 11 system administrators.

UT System Plan for Incentive Pay Stirs Debate

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the University of Texas System’s proposal for a "pay-for performance" plan which would reward campus presidents and system executives for meeting certain goals.

Mintz Levin Attorney Alden J. Bianchi to Present West LegalEdcenter Webcast

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Wins Jury Trial in Employment Litigation on Behalf of Adecco

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Health Care Reform: Why Non-Bay State Companies Should Care

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

discuss the impact that the Massachusetts Fair Share Law has on all companies with a Bay State presence.

NLRB May Clear a Path for Union Activity on Employer Email

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Allegis Accuses Former Workers of Poaching Clients, Company Secrets

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted disputing Allegis Group’s claims on behalf of his clients. Mr. Schroeder said his clients, former employees of Aerotek, did not violate their non-compete agreements by starting an IT staffing company because Aerotek does not handle IT staffing.

New Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law Makes Important Changes to the “Fair Share Contribution” Rules Affecting Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Varied Facebook Password Laws Could Plague Employers

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GOP Declares War on Health Insurance Exchange Subsidies

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Big Ten Proposal Wouldn’t Pass Muster, Lawyer Says

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the Big Ten Conference’s proposal which would allow the commissioner to fire coaches whose behavior puts the conference’s reputation at risk.

Scrutiny of Gender Disparities in Compensation: At the Executive Level and Below

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Represents Lowell General Hospital in Merger with Saints Medical Center

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What To Do with MLR Rebates under Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Starting a Company? Going to Compete with Your Employer? Watch Your Step

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

discuss the difficulties of leaving an employer to start a competing company and offer advice on how to minimize the possibility of legal trouble.

Mintz Levin Attorney Donald W. Schroeder Featured in Chambers USA 2012 Guide

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ruling Brings Clarity, but Not All Are Pleased

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the majority of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Small Biz: Questions, Waiting after Health Ruling

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

explains that the health industry, insurance industry and business in general will have to evolve to comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Five Mintz Levin Members Named San Diego Super Lawyers

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Supreme Court Health Care Ruling: Preliminary Analysis & Implications Going Forward

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Latest NLRB Social Media Guidance Draws Criticism

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the National Labor Relations Board’s most recent guidance for companies on how to appropriately craft social media policies.

Treasury Department and IRS Issue Final Regulations Implementing Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U-Va. Dean Tapped for Interim President Suspends Preparations for New Job

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is mentioned as former University of Virginia president Teresa Sullivan’s attorney.

Mintz Levin Attorney Raymond D. Cotton Featured in Chambers USA 2012 Guide

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

National Women’s Leadership Forum

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Supreme Court: Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Are Exempt from Overtime Pay Requirements Per FLSA'S Outside Sales Exemption

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U-Va. President Teresa Sullivan Reportedly Asked to Stay on by Some Board Members

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is mentioned as former University of Virginia president Teresa Sullivan’s attorney.

U-Va. Faculty Senate to Meet in Emergency Session Sunday over Teresa Sullivan’s Ouster

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is mentioned as former University of Virginia president Teresa Sullivan’s attorney.

Protecting Your Business – When Company Employees Leave and Compete

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

discuss the steps companies can take to ensure that they are protected when an employee leaves to start a competing company.

Michael Gottfredson Sole Finalist for University of Oregon President

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the University of Oregon’s decision to have the State Board of Higher Education vote on just one candidate for president.

Treasury Department and IRS Issue Proposed Rule Implementing Comparative Effectiveness Research Fees for Insured and Self-insured Health Plans

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Forty-One Mintz Levin Attorneys Featured in Chambers USA 2012 Guide

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues Final Rule Re: Student Health Insurance Coverage under the Affordable Care Act

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IRS Issues FAQs on Tax Treatment of MLR Rebates

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Presidential Pay Is Still a Potent Political Target

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing California State University’s new policy that freezes all salaries for incoming university presidents at current levels, unless a campus foundation can independently finance and increase of up to 10 percent.

Mintz Levin Attorney Tyrone P. Thomas to Present at American Council on Education’s National Leadership Forum for Women Administrators

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hidden Problems within Sabbaticals and Other Professional Development Leave Programs

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UI Has Spent Millions on Search Firms

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the University of Illinois' decision to enlist the services of search firms to help indentify candidates for vacant positions

IRS Asks for Comments on Employer Reporting of Health Insurance Coverage Under Affordable Care Act

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin’s Alden Bianchi offers expert analysis in Bloomberg BNA online health care reform publication

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Five Mintz Levin Members Named Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Calif. Advances Bill Guarding Workers’ Social Media Logins

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pay for the Chief: The Shareholders Speak Out

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NLRB’s Plan: Expand Labor’s Influence

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Employment-Related CORI Changes Go into Effect on May 4, 2012

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chamber Wants Review of EEOC Background Check Guidance

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

To Email or Not to Email?

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

explores the legal issues that can arise when employees check their work email outside of normal operating hours. Ms. DiMarco provides suggestions to employers on how to decrease potential liability related to allegations of unpaid overtime.

HHS, DOL, and Treasury Issue FAQs Under the Affordable Care Act’s “Summary of Benefits and Coverage” Requirement

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hogan’s Rocky Tenure at Connecticut Hinted at Potential Problems at Illinois

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

suggests that most colleges and universities look to hire a president who has experience in the same role at another institution.

Turmoil Costs U of Illinois on Some Fronts

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the negative impact the resignation of former president Michael Hogan will have on the University of Illinois.

Small Businesses Confused by Costs of Waver on Health Coverage

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the new law that would require companies with 50 or more employees to provide health insurance or pay a penalty.

University of Illinois President Hogan Resigns

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the resignation of Michael Hogan, former president of the University of Illinois.

Facebook Wants Employers Out of Workers’ Profiles

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Target to Temporarily Close Store in Union Fight

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing Target’s decision to close a Long Island store for renovations during a union drive.

Mintz Levin’s Raymond D. Cotton to Present at American Council on Education’s 94th Annual Meeting

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bruininks Steered $355,000 in U Funds to His New U Post

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the controversy surrounding former University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks who reportedly used his presidential power to steer money to a small leadership center where he will spend the next phase of his career.

Trustees Meet with University of Illinois President, Direct Him to Rebuild Trust with Faculty

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the emerging conflict between Michael Hogan, president of the University of Illinois, and the University's Board of Trustees.

Summary of Benefits and Coverage: Final Rules Issued, Requirement Effective Beginning September 23, 2012

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Spends Big on Administrator Bonuses, Then Announces Austerity Measures

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing Howard University’s controversial decision to award "stay bonuses" to top administrative officials while cutting academic programs and increasing tuition costs.

With Presidential Hire, U. of Vermont Tests New Spouse Policy and Aims to Avert Repeat of Controversy

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the University of Vermont’s decision to implement a president partner policy that restricts the role of the president’s spouse in light of a recent issue.

HHS, DOL, and IRS Issue FAQs Addressing Automatic Enrollment, Employer Shared Responsibility, and Waiting Periods under the Affordable Care Act

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Unpaid Intern: The Unpaid Employee?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IRS Issues Additional Guidance under the Affordable Care Act on Informational Reporting to Employees of the Cost of Group Health Insurance Coverage

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ML Strategies’ Jeremy Rabinovitz and Alexander Hecht to Receive Champion of Small Business Innovation Award

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

District Court Decision Rejects Associational Discrimination Claims under Chapter 151B

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin’s Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at NAICU Annual Meeting

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts State Senate Recommends Passage of Bill Providing Leave to Victims of Domestic Violence

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

California's New Forced Labor Disclosure Law: Empowering Consumers While Burdening Supply Chain

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

analyze California's new disclosure requirements for retailers and manufacturers.

1st Circ. Mulls Big Dig Realtor's Retaliation Suit

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Whistleblower in 'Big Dig' False Claims Act Case Claims Firing Was Retaliatory

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing oral arguments in Harrington v. Aggregate Industries-Northeast Region Inc. Mr. Schroeder explains that his client, Aggregate Industries, fired Mr. Harrington because he refused to submit to a mandatory drug test, not because he was a former whistleblower.

Mintz Levin’s Raymond D. Cotton to Present at Council of Independent Colleges 2012 Presidents Institute

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Face It: Parting is Such Tweet Sorrow

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Outgoing UMDNJ President to Continue Earning $380K Salary as a Consultant, Records Reveal

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the questions regarding the outgoing UMDNJ president's departure.

Department of Health and Human Services Issues Bulletin Outlining Essential Health Benefits, Granting Significant Flexibility to the States

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New York Appellate Court Defines Summary Judgment Standard for New York City Human Rights Law Claims

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Job Law: Case by Case, a Look at Decisions and Their Impact

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing a selection of the major employment law court decisions from 2011, and the takeaway for the industry.

Noncompete Litigation Picks Up as the Economy Improves

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the various reasons for an uptick in litigation in the current climate.

California’s New Wage Theft Protection Act: Happy New Year to California Employers

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The New York Wage Theft Prevention Act’s Annual Pay Notice Deadline Is Just Around the Corner

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Sexual Harassment Remains Major Workplace Problem

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the ongoing presence of sexual harassment in the workplace, given greater informality and the widespread use of social media.

Massachusetts Wage Act Protects Out-of-State Employees

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Personnel Records Law poses Continuing Challenges

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the ongoing issues with the state personnel records statute a year after it was revised to include a requirement that employers notify employees about negative information added to their files.

New Jersey Employment Law Alert: Employers Must Immediately Post and Distribute Record-keeping Notice

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Report: Zynga Redistributing Stock Ahead of IPO

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing Zynga’s decision to ask some employees to renegotiate the terms of their stock holdings based on performance in advance of its initial public offering.

Mintz Levin’s Raymond D. Cotton to Present at Annual Meeting of Public University Leadership

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin's Tyrone P. Thomas to Present at American Council on Education Annual Leadership Forum for Women Administrators

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Increases National and Regional Presence in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Annual Rankings

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fifty-Two Mintz Levin Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Treasury/IRS Propose Safe Harbor under Affordable Care Act’s Employer Responsibility Rule for Determining “Household Income”

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Social Network Warning – Employers Should Use Caution in Disciplining Employees for On-line Statements

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Twenty Mintz Levin Attorneys Named 2011 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Congress Goes Too Far With Bill to Curb NLRB, Attnys Say

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Affirms Lower Court Ruling in Favor of Employees Misclassified as Franchisees/Independent Contractors

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

State of New York Forms Task Force Targeting Excessive Compensation at Nonprofits

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NLRB Requires Non-Union Employers to Post Unionization Rights Notices

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Forty-Three Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2012 Edition

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury Departments Issue Proposed Regulations Implementing the “Summary of Benefits and Coverage” Requirement under the Affordable Care Act

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The HR-Legal Partnership

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

discusses eight important steps Human Resource leaders should take to develop beneficial relationships with their outside legal counsel.

5 Reasons Employers Should Keep Domestic Partner Benefits

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Treasury Department Proposes Rule Implementing Premium Tax Credits Under the Affordable Care Act

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Center for Health Law & Policy Hosts Panel Discussion on Health Insurance Exchanges

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Marital Difficulties

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the responsibility of the university’s board of directors to define role of the president’s wife.

Beware of Broad Confidentiality Clauses in Employment Contracts—And the Expanding Application of the National Labor Relations Act

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An Employee Benefits View of Same-Sex Marriage in NY

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Attnys See Lessons in NLRB Social Media Stats

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Computer Scrubbing and Data Theft: It's Dirty Business if Employers Are Not Prepared

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

outline the serious risk of data theft that employers face, and the necessary prevention measures all companies should take.

Two Mintz Levin Members Named to San Diego Daily Transcript's 2011 "Top Attorneys" List

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DOL, HHS and IRS Issue Amendments to Rules Relating to Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Processes under the Affordable Care Act

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Target's Honeymoon Could Be Over

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing Target’s brewing national labor issues.

Warning: ERISA “Plan Assets” May Be Involved

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Two Recent Massachusetts Cases Support an Employer’s Ability to Enforce Noncompete Agreements

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EEOC ADAAA Regulations Significantly Expand ADA Coverage, Impacting All Employers

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Deal Points: The Management Team

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Deal Points: The Management Team

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Paid Sick Leave Act Poses Some Challenges

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

outlines the essential elements of the sick leave act for employers. Ms. Rubin also describes the penalties that employers could face if they fail to undertake a comprehensive review of their policies and ensure compliance.

Target Faces Much-Watched Union Vote in New York

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

commented on previous union election petitions with respect to Target, and the impact that a victory could have on the future of the company.

Non-Profit Organizations and Government Entities Prepare for New Regulations for "Golden Handcuff" Plans Under Section 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Six Mintz Levin Members Named San Diego Super Lawyers

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Connecticut to Require Many Employers to Offer Paid Sick Leave

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Teen Workers: Labor or Liability?

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

advises that companies hiring teen workers should provide sexual harassment training and urges employers to check all state regulations.

Social Media: HR Friend or Foe?

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EEOC ADAAA Regulations Significantly Expand ADA Coverage, Impacting all Employers

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ex-College Chiefs Stay Paid

Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Comments Requested on PPACA Employer Mandate

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GPs Navigate the Complex Waters of Equity Compensation

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

is quoted discussing the rapid evolution of compensation structures for portfolio company executives based on the increased sophistication of management teams and changes in tax laws.

Mintz Levin Elevates Six Attorneys to Members of the Firm

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The New York State Department of Labor Releases New York Wage Theft Prevention Act Pay Notice Templates and Other Guidance

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Thorny Problem of BlackBerrys

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

First Circuit Case Provides Useful Guidance for Employers to Fashion Appropriate Discipline for Title VII Coworker Harassment

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Sixth Set of Frequently Asked Questions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IRS Issues Guidance on W-2 Reporting of Health Care Costs

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Statute of Limitations Extended for Recordkeeping Violations

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Enforcement Dates Extended for PPACA Internal Appeals Procedures

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Supreme Court Expands Antiretaliation Protection

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Thirty Four Mintz Levin Attorneys Featured in Chambers USA 2011 Guide

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin’s Ray Cotton Speaks at Annual Meeting of American Council on Education

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

4 Compensation Mistakes Made By Startups

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mills Among Lowest-Paid NESCAC Presidents

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

was quoted discussing Bowdoin President Barry Mills’ salary.

Two Recent Cases Expand the Scope of Potential Discrimination/Retaliation Claims Based on an Employee’s Relationship with Others

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Attorney Raymond D. Cotton to Speak at the National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities Annual Legislative Conference

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Privacy Implications of Employment Background Checks: U.S. Supreme Court Rules for Employers

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Favorable Ruling for California Employers

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Stockton College President Saatkamp Requests Early Payout of $176,000 in Bonus Money

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

was quoted discussing Stockton College President, Herman Saatkamp’s decision to request an early payout of $176,000 in bonus money.

Webinar: Practical Tips and Strategies for Public Companies Navigating the New “Say on Pay” Regime — Are You Ready?

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IRS Delays Enforcement of the Insured Group Health Plan Nondiscrimination under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services Issue Joint Guidance under the Affordable Care Act and MHPAEA

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Recent Amendments to the New York Labor Law Enhance Employer Wage Notice Requirements and Impose Steeper Penalties for Failure to Pay Wages

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

EEOC Issues Final GINA Title II Regulations

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Another Court Cautions against Retaliating against Employees Who Report Data Security Concerns

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Facebook Status Update: Protected Activity

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Health Plan Notices Required Under Health Care Reform

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Section 409A Compliance: A Second Bite at the Apple Ends December 31st

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Surviving an Audit of Your Massachusetts Fair Share Contribution Practices

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Department of Labor Issues Proposed Rule Broadening Types of Investment Advice Giving Rise to Fiduciary Status

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Forty-Nine Mintz Levin Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Health Care Reform - Fair Share Contribution Audit Survival Guide

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Eighteen Mintz Levin Attorneys Named 2010 New York Super Lawyers

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Law “Bans the Box,” Requiring Many Employers to Change Their Employment Applications by November 4, 2010

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Amendment to Massachusetts Personnel Records Law Imposes Significant New Burdens on Employers

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thirty-Nine Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2011 Edition

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mitch Danzig of Mintz Levin Named One of the Top 60 Labor and Employment Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Employment Defense: California Lawyers Companies Turn to First

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DOL to Issue New Proposed FMLA Regulations by November

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Finally! HHS Issues Proposed Rule Implementing Changes to the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enforcement Rules under HITECH

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Second Circuit’s Novartis Ruling is a Wake-Up Call for Pharma Companies and Others Requiring Overtime Pay for Sales Reps under the FLSA

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New York Task Force Continues Aggressive Enforcement Against Employers Who Misclassify Their Workers

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Supreme Court Rules that Private Text Messages Are not Always Private

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hospitals and Medical Service Providers Take Note: You May be Subject to OFCCP Jurisdiction and Not Even Know It

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Inches towards Statutory Limitations on Noncompetition Agreements

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DOL Signals Intent to Increase Oversight of Unpaid Interns

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Federal Court Holds Franchisees To Be “Employees” of Franchisor

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Represents Alphatec Holdings, Inc. in $92 Million Public Offering

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

D.C. Circuit Upholds OSHA's Authority to Impose Separate Penalties for Each Employee Affected by Violations of Personal Protective Equipment Standards

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Health Care Industry Becomes a Target for Strict FLSA Compliance

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

COBRA Subsidy Extended to May 31, 2010

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Health Care Reform Amendments to FLSA Require Break Time and Private Place for Nursing Mothers to Express Milk

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Jersey Supreme Court Finds Privacy Rights in Employee E-Mails

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

401(k) Plan Investments – New Proposed Regulations Relax Restrictions on Investment Advice to Participants

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HHS Announces Delay in Enforcement of HITECH Rules as Applied to Business Associates

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Adds Six Attorneys to Chambers USA 2010 Guide

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Rules Expand Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Requirements

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

COBRA Subsidy Now Available through March 31, 2010

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Department of Labor Issues Model CHIP Notice

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Employers Must Be Able to Monitor Electronic Devices They Pay For

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

discusses the potential impact of the U.S. Supreme Court reversing a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Quon v. Arch Wireless.

Workplace Privacy and Attorney-Client Privilege in a World of Electronic Communication

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Complying with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Mandates under the HITECH Act: A Field Guide for Benefits Brokers and Consultants and other Business Associates

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

COBRA Subsidy Extended

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ignorance Is Not Bliss: Supervisors May Not Bury Their Heads in the Sand To Avoid Sexual Harassment Liability

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New York DOL Reverses Course: Employers No Longer Required To Use Its Official Form for New Hires

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Recent Law Expands FMLA Coverage Relating to Military Caregiver Leave and Qualifying Exigencies

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Allows High-Level Executive To Compete with Former Employer

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Genetic Anti-Discrimination Law Becomes Effective on November 21, 2009 and EEOC Issues New EEO Poster

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

HHS Issues Interim Final Rule Implementing Civil Penalty Provisions of HITECH Act

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New York DOL Says that All Employers Must Use Its Official Form for New Hires, Despite Absence of Grant of Such Authority

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Forty-Eight Mintz Levin Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Department of Health and Human Services Issues Proposed Regulation Updating the HIPAA Privacy Rule for Changes under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

DOL, Treasury and HHS Issue Joint Interim Final Rule under Title I of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (Relating to Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers)

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy Issues Final Rule Clarifying Application of the Fair Share Contribution Requirement under the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ends versus Means: Courts Vary in Their Interpretation of Employee Liability under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New York's "Faithless Servant" Doctrine Allows Employer To Recoup $7 Million for CEO's Salary and Bonus

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thirteen Mintz Levin Attorneys Named New York Super Lawyers

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Increased Use of Social Networking Websites and the Importance of a Social Networking Policy for Your Workforce

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Updated Employers' Guide to the 2006 Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

HHS Issues Rules Relating to Breach Notification and Related Items under the HITECH Act

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy Issues Guidance Clarifying Application of the Fair Share Contribution Requirement under the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New York Employers Should Begin Issuing Offer Letters to All New Hires To Comply with Amended Provisions of the New York Labor Law

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Conducting Workplace Surveillance - California Supreme Court Identifies Guidelines for Employers

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thirty-One Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2010 Edition

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Supreme Court Scores One for Employers in “Mixed-Motives” Age Discrimination Cases

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Supreme Court Rules for White Firefighters in Title VII Disparate Treatment Suit

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Employers Must Provide Paid Leave to New Jersey Employees Effective July 1, 2009

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Chambers USA Names 22 Mintz Levin Attorneys Leaders in Their Fields for 2009

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New York Employers Now Have an Alternative to Layoffs during Temporary Declines in Business

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Elevates Four Attorneys to Members of the Firm

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

H1N1 Flu Readiness: A Summary of Employment-Related Concerns

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Salary Deferral Arrangements May Be Void under Massachusetts Wage Act, Even for Top Executives

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IRS Issues New Guidance on COBRA Subsidy

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Employers May Benefit from Supreme Court Decision Upholding Arbitration Requirements

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Court of Appeals Ruling Potentially Streamlines Trade Secret Litigation

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First Circuit Case Provides Cautionary Tale Regarding Potential Libel Claims

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

COBRA Subsidy Update: Model Notices Available

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Broad Interpretations of Human Rights Law May Increase Discrimination Exposure for New York City Employers

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Stimulus Bill Expands HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules to Business Associates

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Executive Compensation Significantly Restricted by Economic Stimulus Package

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Economic Stimulus Law Expands and Subsidizes COBRA

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Employee Free Choice Act and the RESPECT Act: How Should Employers Respond?

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First Circuit Revisits Faragher-Ellerth Defense and Holds Employer Liable for Harassment, Underscoring Importance of Comprehensive Complaint Procedure and Training Programs

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Treasury Issues Guidelines Concerning Executive Compensation for Recipients of Federal Assistance

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Creates New Whistleblower Rights Affecting Manufacturers‚ Distributors‚ Private Labelers‚ and Retailers

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New York Enacts New Laws Regarding Background Checks and Hiring

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Supreme Court Rules on ERISA Plan Beneficiary Designations

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Obama Signs Ledbetter Act; Congress Continues to Debate Paycheck Fairness Ac

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Layoffs and Lawsuits

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

speaks on In-House Legal, a podcast hosted by Paul D. Boynton Esq., where he provided insight on layoffs and lawsuits - how in-house lawyers can effectively advise their companies on this pressing issue.

Twenty-Nine Mintz Levin Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2009 Edition

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Department of Labor FMLA Regulations Effective Today

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts "Fair Share Contribution" Filing Requirements Modified--Again

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mintz Levin Expands Employment, Labor and Benefits Section in its New York Office

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Offshore Hedge Funds (Among Others) in the Cross-Hairs

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts SJC Holds Employer Liable for Contractual Obligations Created by Policies in an Employee Handbook

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Updated Employers' Guide to the 2006 Mass. Health Care Reform Act

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Health Connector Issues Administrative Bulletin Detailing Actuarial Equivalence for Minimum Creditable Coverage Purposes

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Benefit Available to Bicycle Commuters in 2009

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Law Requires Continued Medical Coverage for Students on a Medical Leave of Absence

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Department of Labor Publishes New Rules on FMLA Leave

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New York State Adopts a More Stringent WARN Act

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Are Employees Entitled to Time Off from Work to Vote?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Forty-Six Mintz Levin Attorneys Recognized as Massachusetts Super Lawyers

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Connector Issues Final Regulation Establishing "Minimum Creditable Coverage" under the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

November 15, 2008 “Fair Share Contribution” Filing Deadline Approaches

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ninth Circuit Upholds San Francisco Health Care Ordinance

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Division of Health Care Finance and Policy Issues New Regulation Implementing Fair Share Contribution Requirement

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

First Circuit Reinforces Faragher-Ellerth Defense by Refusing to Hold Employer Liable for Unreported Harassment

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

President Bush Signs ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Financial Markets Impact ERISA Retirement Plans and Plan Fiduciaries

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Congress Passes ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and EEOC Issues New ADA Guidance

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Employers Are Required to Compensate Employees for Non-Working Hours and Travel Expenses for Medical Treatment Sought under OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Recent Developments under the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act Affecting Employers

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

EEOC Issues New Compliance Guidance on Religious Discrimination in the Workplace in Response to a Dramatic Increase in Charge

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

DOL Issues Proposed Rules to Update Regulations Issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Unveils New Initiatives for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New York Legislation Targets Identity Theft

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Key Issues in Physician Employment Contracts

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chambers USA Names 20 Mintz Levin Attorneys Leaders in their Fields for 2008

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MCAD Commissioner Announces That Male Employees Are Covered by the Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Five Mintz Levin Members Named San Diego Super Lawyers

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Jersey Passes Paid Family Leave Law

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Updated Employer's Guide to the 2006 Mass. Health Care Reform Act

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Congress Approves Genetic Anti-Discrimination Legislation

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Section 162(m)

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Department of Defense Issues Proposed Regulation Implementing the TRICARE Secondary Payer Rule

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bill Mandating Treble Damages in Wage and Hour Disputes Becomes Law

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Department of Labor Proposes Safe Harbor for Employee Contributions to Small Plans

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Department of Labor Amends FMLA and Releases Proposed New FMLA Regulations

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Jersey Enacts Mini-WARN Act

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Department of Labor Issues Guidance on 401(k) Plan Fees

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Employer's Guide to the 2006 Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

DOR Issues Guidance Regarding Dependent Group Health Insurance Coverage

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IRS/Treasury Announce Voluntary Correction Program for Operational Code § 409A Violations

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT