Chapar Firm Secures Summary Judgment in Copyright and Contract Case
The firm is proud to represent some very talented musicians and producers. The firm defended a claim against a producer by a former musician who worked on some tracks. Many songs were involved and the case proceeded for a lengthy period. Following the close of what is...
Spanish Version of FMLA Poster
Do you have a workforce that is comprised of a significant portion of workers who are not literate in English? If so, the Department of Labor requires you to post a Spanish version of the FLMA poster. The poster must be displayed in a prominent location...
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Are You Displaying All Required Posters?
The Department of Labor requires that organizations provide easy access to certain information to their employees by posting the information in locations typically viewed by employees. But, how does your organization determine which posters are right for it? The...
Terms of Use
TERMS OF USE FOR THE WEBSITE OF THE CHAPAR FIRM, LLC All use of this website (www.chaparlaw.com) is subject to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, please do not access or use this website. These terms may be changed...
Why Register Your Trademark?
Registration of a trademark in essence is insurance for the name of your company and/or your goods. However, when many companies are formed, the owners stop short of protecting the valuable name of their company or goods. The Chapar Firm believes that omission is a...
Updated FMLA Forms and Employer Posters
Beginning March 8, 2013, the Department of Labor issued new rules for employers which included updated FLMA notices and certification forms and a new FMLA poster. While employers are not required to use the DOL forms, employers' forms must adapt the DOL's version in...
EEOC Updates
We just wanted to remind you that the EEOC has released four revised publications on protection against disability discrimination in the workplace. The publications address applicants and employees with cancer, diabetes, epilepsy and intellectual disabilities....
Employers Beware of Deception Services for Employees
Right when we think that we have seen it all, we learn that there are "deception services" available to employees that will provide them with a fictitious reference, alibi or excuse. For a fee, the deception service will provide a just about any "white lie" or...
E-VERIFY IN GEORGIA EXPANDS
E-Verify is a federal program that mandates that certain types of employers, including those that do business with the federal government, use an electronic system to verify that new employees are eligible to lawfully work in the United States. ...