Attorneys’ Fees
Have you ever received a lawsuit that contained such baseless employment law claims that you wanted to lash out? Many employers have, but most employers do not file counterclaims, and here is why: the Plaintiff was awarded almost $250,000.
Minimum Wage Changes in 2012
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is not currently scheduled to increase in 2012. Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee are not scheduled to enact changes. In fact, Alabama, South Carolinaand Tennessee do not have indi
USERRA Rights Expanded for National Guard and TRICARE and Affirmative Action Plans
The President is expected to sign a Conference Report approved by both the House and Senate to the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2012. The Conference Report addresses two issues important to employers. I. EXPANDED USERRA
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT TASKS – LIMITS TO THE COURSE AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT
In Georgia, it is well established that an employee is generally not acting in the course of his employment when traveling to and from work. However, one of the exceptions to this rule is the “special task” rule. This exception allows for an
EQUITABLE RULING ALLOWS EMPLOYER TO RETAIN EQUITY IN HOME
In the event of a catastrophic injury, the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act requires an employer/insurer to provide the injured employee with reasonable and necessary rehabilitation services. This often requires the employer/insurer to make s
INVESTIGATING PSYCHIC INJURIES IN GEORGIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS: IT CAN BE DONE!
Most workers’ compensation claims begin and end with the handling of a claimant’s physical injury. However, many also deal with the handling of a claimant’s psychic injury. The Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act recognizes psychic injur
Using Facebook to Obtain Information During Discovery
“Digging up dirt” on a former employee who filed suit against your company can often provide useful ammunition to challenge their credibility. Social networking sites can be a fertile garden for your digging, but how do you get ac
Protect Your Business By Protecting Your Computers
A case out of New York highlights the importance of employers protecting their computers and electronically stored data from disgruntled and departing employees. In MidAmerica Productions v. Derke, 2010 NY Misc. LEXIS 6676, employees who l