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Peeps Factory Workers Strike to Save Pensions
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Last week, news broke out of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, that factory workers at the Just Born candy company's Peeps factory have gone on strike. The men and...
Is It Legal to Recruit Your Competition's Best Employees?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
There are a couple reasons you want to hire the best possible employees. First, you want the best ideas and the best production. Second, if they're working for...
Apple and Google Help Microsoft Fight the Government
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
The American people have the right to be free from unreasonable searches. It's a constitutional right that stems from the Fourth Amendment that is meant to...
California's Fair Pay Act Will Soon Cover Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Starting January 1, 2017, employers in California will now face liability under the Fair Pay Act if they are found to have discriminated in setting wages based...
Safeway Loses Disability Lawsuit, Rehires Clerk and Pays $27K
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a settlement with Safeway, Inc. that will require the nation-wide grocery chain to rehire a...
Holiday Pay and Bonuses: What's Legally Required for Small Businesses
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
It's that time of year when the world falls in love ... with spending money and shopping! While you may be relying on this time of year to make your business...