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McDonald’s Lawsuit Could Redefine the Franchise Model
July 22, 2016 Ali Law Group PC Fair Labor Standards ActA district judge in California has granted federal class-action status to a lawsuit accusing a McDonald’s franchisee of unfair pay...Continue Reading →
Court Bans the Use of Forced Arbitration Clauses in Employment Contracts
July 12, 2016 Ali Law Group PC Restrictive Covenants and Employment AgreementsThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Lewis v. Epic Systems Corporation turns up the...Continue Reading →
States Seek Restrictions for Noncompete Agreements
July 5, 2016 Ali Law Group PC Restrictive Covenants and Employment AgreementsNearly one fifth of the nation’s work force are subject to mobility-restricting noncompete agreements, however, several states are now looking...Continue Reading →
DOL Issues Updated Sex Discrimination Rules for Federal Contractors
June 28, 2016 Ali Law Group PC GenderOn June 14, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) adopted a final rule updating sex discrimination regulations for federal...Continue Reading →
Employees Who Refused To Cooperate in Criminal Investigation Were Fired for ‘Cause’ and Not Entitled To Benefits
June 21, 2016 Ali Law Group PC ERISAOn June 16, 2016, the Second Circuit ruled that Employees who refused to answer questions after they were named in...Continue Reading →
How To Comply with New Notice Requirements of DTSA
June 14, 2016 Ali Law Group PC FederalEnacted on May 11, 2016, the new Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) contains immunity and anti-retaliation provisions intended to protect...Continue Reading →
SCOTUS Decides When Clock Starts for Constructive Discharge Claims
June 7, 2016 Ali Law Group PC OtherThe Supreme Court’s ruling in a May 23rd decision clarifies how long employees have to bring a constructive discharge claim...Continue Reading →
New York Attorney General Charges Domino’s with Wage Theft
May 30, 2016 Ali Law Group PC Fair Labor Standards ActA lawsuit has been filed against Domino's Pizza by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman alleging the company underpaid workers...Continue Reading →
US DOL Publishes Final Rule Updating Overtime Regulations
May 24, 2016 Ali Law Group PC FederalThe Final Rule regarding the amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) White Collar Exemption Regulations was published by...Continue Reading →
Upcoming Changes To FLSA Overtime Rules
May 17, 2016 Ali Law Group PC FederalThe final rules regarding the amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) White Collar Exemption Regulations will be published...Continue Reading →
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