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Ashley Alford's Verdict: $95M for Sex Harassment
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Ashley Alford sued Aaron's in a sexual harassment lawsuit. The jury awarded her a verdict against the company to the tune of $95 million. Aaron's Inc. is...
Fired for Marijuana: Employer Drug Policy Trumps
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Add employers in the state of Washington to those who may legally fire medical marijuana users. On Thursday, the Washington Supreme Court released a decision...
Alabama Immigration Law: E-Verify Now Required
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
If you run a business in Alabama, E-Verify is your new friend. As part of a tough new immigration reform bill signed into law on Thursday by Governor Robert...
Old Navy Lawsuit is On: Todd Oldham's $20M Firing
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Designer Todd Oldham's lawsuit against retail giant Old Navy has been reinstated by the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. Previously, the Old Navy lawsuit had been...
Will Calif. Internet Sales Tax Hurt Your Business?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Will California's internet sales tax become a reality? Like many online retailers, Amazon's tax policy has been a great for consumer's wallets, as California...
FMLA Medical Leave: Do You Have to Reinstate Workers?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
When one of your workers takes FMLA medical leave, you may be wondering what your rights are as an employer. Do you have to reinstate the employee? The short...