“LPNs held to be Supervisors in Union Campaign”
On October 2, 2012, the Eleventh Circuit held that licensed practical nurses (LPNs) employed at a long-term health care facility were not supervisors under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This rejection of the National Labor Relations
“Time Off to Vote: Georgia”
Employers are required to give employees up to two hours unpaid time off to vote in Georgia. The employee must be registered and qualified to vote. The employer can insist that the time off be taken before or after regular work hours if the poll
“EEOC FOCUSES ON PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION”
The EEOC announced on September 4, 2012, a draft StrategicEnforcement Plan targeting enforcement of pregnancy anti-discrimination laws. Charges of Discrimination raising pregnancy discrimination would receive increased investigatory attenti
“WHEN PATIENTS APPLY FOR JOBS AND VIOLATING THE ADA”
Many health care and dental organizations actually treat their employees. Often former patients also apply for work. The EEOC recently filed a lawsuit against Aurora Health Care, Inc. accusing the hospital system of rescinding two job offers b
William S. Mann Joins HBS Brunswick Office
William S. Mann joins HBS as an associate in the Brunswick office. He received his law degree from Mercer University at the Walter F. George School of Law in May 2012. William received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University o