In this installment of the blog’s 360, I am going to spin off the temporary employee discussion and address the joint employer relationship. Joint employment has certainly been a big Mcissue for McDonald’s these days and one that manufacturers should also keep on their radar.
The National Labor Relations Board recently issued a complaint against…
Each year, the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Journal releases its “Annual Blawg 100,” which is a listing of the best legal blogs in the country. In order to be selected, the ABA Journal asks that readers nominate blogs that they read regularly and that they believe other lawyers should know about. Pam, Nicole and I…
Manufacturers are increasingly using temporary employees (“temps”) to supplement the work force. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the temporary workforce has increased exponentially. Manufacturers previously used temps as a stopgap for labor, but are now routinely using temps to supplement the workforce. Our 360 post this week touches on the issues associated…
Some quick hits this week on the employment front for manufacturers:
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Severance Pay Is Taxable
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that employers must pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on severance packages given to workers who were laid off involuntarily. In a unanimous decision, the Court ruled 8-0 that…
In today’s competitive marketplace trade secrets are an organization’s most valuable asset. The only way to ensure protection of a trade secret is to keep the information confidential. Are you taking adequate measures to protect your company’s assets?
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The words “manufacturer” and “innovation” often go together like “peanut butter” and “jelly.” Many manufacturers spend years developing processes and products that they then must protect by using the legal system such as through obtaining patents, trademarks, etc.
Over the past several years, many manufacturers have learned that there are entities in the marketplace known…
On February 4th, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced revisions to certain labor representation rules that would significantly impact both nonunionized and unionized manufacturers. Although these rules are proposed and not considered final, manufacturing companies should pay close attention as the agency rulemaking process moves forward this year.
The revisions that the…
The unfortunate news of last week – the federal government shutdown – continues and the operating status of the government remains unpredictable. Contingency plans for all federal government agencies are available here . This post summarizes the current plans of some key labor and employment agencies, and the federal courts, during the government closure.
United …
Last month, I had lunch with a friend who is an in-house lawyer who oversees intellectual property (IP) litigation for a diversfied international manfucturer. During our lunch, we discussed the impact that 3-D printing will have on the marketplace over the next few decades. The business and legal implications are wide ranging as some believe…
The Manufacturing Law Blog provides timely commentary on issues of importance to manufacturers and distributors. Contributors from the law firm of Robinson & Cole LLP are corporate compliance and litigation attorney, Jeff White; environmental, health and safety attorney, Pam Elkow; and labor and employment attorney, Nicole Bernabo.
It’s summer, and it’s easy…
