Who would think a YouTube video entitled “Thanks Safeway” could lead to troubles? It sounds like a positive, grateful and potentially boring video. However in this case it may not be any of those things, since it led to the posters suspension. The Video According to an NBCChicago.com story, Steve Yamamoto, a former employee of… Read More
Archives for January 3, 2013
Here you can find the most recent employment law news and commentary on cases around the country. If you need assistance with employment law, don't hesitate to call us.
Temp Work May Be More Dangerous Than You Thought
The economy is slowly returning, but even though more jobs are being created and unemployment is dropping, there are still many seeking work that will allow them to support themselves and their families. A recent report on a Univision program looked at the situation, and often plight, of job seekers. The program looked at the… Read More
Railroad Back On Track To Offer Health Benefits To Same-Sex Employees
In early December, the country’s largest rail carriers announced they would begin providing health benefits to their employees and their same-sex spouses starting January 1. This announcement was released even though the lawsuit, which was filed just one day earlier in Seattle’s District Court, is still ongoing. In the lawsuit, two employees of BNSF Railway… Read More
Tipping on Twitter
From online shopping to reviews directing customers to or away from a business, the internet and social media are becoming more important to businesses every day. Argo Tea, an international tea and coffee seller whose online store sells directly through Amazon, decided to take social media to a new level to the benefit of its… Read More
Gender Gap Closing, But Is It Permanent?
Near the end of 2013 around the middle of December, a new study was released that showed positive signs for those worried about the gender gap in employment. KOMOnews.com reported on the study, its implications, and potential concerns. According to the study, gender equality efforts are making significant advances, but there is clearly a lot… Read More