News & Analysis as of

Enforcement Actions Employer Responsibilities Appeals

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Fourth Circuit’s Steadfast ruling clarifies independent contractor status

The majority of a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has upheld a finding that a medical staffing agency misclassified approximately 1,100 nurses as independent contractors and owed them...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

The NLRB Stalemate: What’s Next for the NLRB and Wilcox?

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC on

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been in a stalemate, as it requires a three-person quorum to issue decisions but currently has only two board members. The situation remains in flux due to President Donald...more

Cozen O'Connor

7th Circuit Upholds Criminal Convictions Under OSHA

Cozen O'Connor on

A recent case in the 7th Circuit, upholding the criminal convictions of two supervisors based on their falsification of health and safety records, serves as an important reminder that although uncommon, the Occupational...more

McAfee & Taft

No such thing as a free lunch (break): Don’t let unclear policies cost you

McAfee & Taft on

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against a healthcare management company for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The lawsuit claimed that the company improperly deducted 30...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Key OSHRC Rulings Explained: Secretary of Labor v. Trinity Solar LLC

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on

Welcome to “Key OSHRC Rulings Explained,” a new series in Conn Maciel Carey LLP’s OSHA Defense Report blog, designed to explore significant case summaries of Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) decisions....more

5 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide