In the wake of the #MeToo movement, some have asked why women don't always stand up to those who commit sexual harassment or misconduct. Common answers include fear of not being believed, fear of retaliation, and settlements with nondisclosure clauses.Now, a new...
Imagine there are two applicants for a job. Both are similarly qualified, but one applicant has a disability and requires the use of a wheelchair. In that situation, federal anti-discrimination laws prohibit the employer from choosing the non-disabled applicant solely...
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division recently issued a field assistance bulletin (FAB) entitled "Determining Whether Nurse or Caregiver Registries Are Employers of the Caregiver." While the bulletin focuses on nurses and other caregivers, it provides...
Enforcing a judgment is largely a procedural endeavor. When a judgment is entered, the law bestows upon the creditor certain procedural powers that can be used not only against the debtor, but against people and entities associated with the debtor as well. One tool in...
