Friday, October 12, 2007

Week In Review (October 12, 2007)

Most Popular Federal Law Article

Paid Holidays Count Toward Twelve-Week FMLA Entitlement.
In a case of first impression, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that work holidays falling on days when an employee is out on intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act leave of one week or more can count toward the employee’s statutory twelve-week FMLA leave entitlement. 
Located On: Jackson Lewis LLP

Most Popular State Law Article

Changes in New York Labor Law Impact Employers.
New York employers should be aware of recent amendments to New York’s Labor Law that may require them to revise their employment policies and procedures. One significant amendment, which takes effect October 16, 2007, requires employers to put in writing the terms of employment for commissioned salespeople or risk an adverse presumption in any wage action brought against the employer. See Section 191 of the New York Labor Law. This change in the state labor law is part of an effort to address difficulties the New York Department of Labor has experienced in investigating wage payment claims for commissions in the absence of a written agreement detailing the terms of employment.
Located On: Ford & Harrison LLP

Most Popular Headlines

Biz Coach: 10 HR tips to avoid EEOC headaches
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