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 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.    ...

It's summer, and our employer clients often are asked whether they would bring on interns. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires generally that employees receive a minimum wage, and in many cases overtime pay.   The EEOC has established guidelines for nonpaid...

DON'T MESS WITH GINA! The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) went into effect in 2009, and some individuals have sued companies under it. “Employers need to be aware that GINA prohibits requesting family medical history," said David Lopez, general...

We review legal developments relevant to our clients, which include both employers and employees for whom the following information is important: WASHINGTON --The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued four revised documents on protection...