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Drug Testing at Work Isn't Always Legal
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Pre-employment drug testing is a common condition for a job offer. But once an employee is hired, when is it legal to ask for a drug test at work? State laws...
Mario Batali to Pay $5.25M in Tips Lawsuit
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Mario Batali has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by waiters, bussers, bartenders, runners and other employees working at a number of his New York restaurants....
When Should Workers be Paid for Commute Time?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Time is money. But with American workers spending more and more time commuting to and from work, when is an employer required to pay for an employee's commute...
How to Claim Small Biz Health Care Tax Credit
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Paying for employee health insurance can take a bite out of a small business' budget. That's where the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit can come into...
How Common Are Abusive Warehouse Conditions?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Apple Inc. has been under fire recently for working conditions in Chinese factories responsible for producing iPads and iPhones. But did you know that...
Does Your Email Marketing Violate Spam Laws?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Businesses these days need to use all types of tactics to get customers through the door. One popular -- and powerful -- marketing tool is the use of...