Top Ten Things to Do in 2010
As we embark upon a new year, Susan Lessack, a partner in the Berwyn and Philadelphia offices of Pepper Hamilton, shares a checklist of key “to dos” in order to minimize the risk of employment-related litigation.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Holiday Parties: Eat, drink and be wary!
It’s that time of year again. Even with many employers cutting back during these difficult economic times, most still want to find special ways to thank their employees and celebrate the hard work they have put in over the last year.
In this podcast, Amy McAndrew, of counsel in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice, discusses issues employers should be aware of during the holiday season, including holiday parties, employee gift giving and holiday bonuses.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Are You Sad Summer is Over?
As the winter months set in, some people may notice that they feel more tired, experience weight gain, or struggle to get out of bed in the morning. While the majority of people who experience these symptoms have nothing more than the “winter blues,” others suffer from a potentially debilitating condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or “SAD”.
In this podcast, Susan Lessack, a partner in the Berwyn and Philadelphia offices of Pepper Hamilton who concentrates her practice in employment counseling and employment litigation, describes the symptoms of SAD and what an employer should do if one of its employees is suffering from the disorder.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Employer Pandemic Preparedness for the Swine Flu -No Hogwash
The U.S. government, along with other world governments and health organizations, is closely monitoring H1N1 flu—also known as the swine flu—that was first identified this past spring. This summer, the World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert level to Phase 6, signaling that a global pandemic was under way and on October 24, 2009, President Obama declared a national emergency to deal with the “rapid increase in illness.”
In this podcast with Heather Hoyt, an attorney in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group, she discusses what businesses should be doing to prepare for a pandemic, including appointing a pandemic coordinator who would be responsible for the company’s planning process.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Reductions in Force: What About those Left Behind?
In this tough economy, many organizations have come to the conclusion that layoffs are necessary if the business is to remain afloat. Most companies try to come up with a plan for discharging those employees in a manner that maximizes their human dignity and minimizes disruption to your business operations.
In this podcast, Mike Canavan, an attorney in Pepper’s Princeton office concentrating his practice in labor and employment law, discusses how to get the most out of your remaining employees who are about to watch their friends and colleagues lose their jobs.
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Are You Prepared for the Employee Free Choice Act?
In this podcast, Amy McAndrew, an attorney in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice, gives an overview of the Employee Free Choice Act and explains why it is important for employers to be aware of the proposed legislation.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Preparing for an OSHA Inspection
Greg Narsh, Of Counsel in the Detroit and Harrisburg offices of Pepper Hamilton, has considerable experience with commercial and industrial safety and health issues, and he regularly counsels clients facing citations and penalties assessed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA.
In this podcast, Greg discusses steps listeners can take to minimize their discomfort over a pending OSHA inspection, and steps they can take to ensure that it goes smoothly.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Workplace Bullying
A recent survey found that 37 percent of American workers have been bullied at work. In this podcast with Susan Lessack, a partner in the Berwyn and Philadelphia offices of Pepper Hamilton, she discusses this concept and the potential consequences for employers.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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The Perils of the Employee Free Choice Act
As the 2008 election cycle intensifies, the organized labor movement is devoting substantial resources to support candidates who will advance its ambitious legislative agenda in 2009, including passage of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).
Jonathan Kane, a partner in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and chairman of the firm’s Labor and Employment Group, discusses what passage of the EFCA would mean to employers and what they can do now to ensure that union organizers do not target their employees.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Changes to the Family Medical Leave Act
Since the beginning of 2008, there have been some major changes to The Family and Medical Leave Act and President Bush has signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. In this podcast, Amy McAndrew, an attorney in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, discusses why these changes are significant and how they affect employees.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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