How times have changed. Not so long ago, courts and litigants were unreceptive to alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Now parties make much more use of these alternatives to litigation. Steven Adler, Chair of the Employment Law Department of Cole Schotz recently had an article on the subject published in the MArch 28, 2011 issue of
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The ICE Fines Cometh
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Posted in Employment Policies and Practices
I-9 compliance is extremely important these days and can cost your company greatly if you fail to comply with these basic recordkeeping requirements. Read this article written by the Chair of the Employment Law Department of Cole Schotz, which recently appeared in the January 5, 2011 issue of Employment Law 360.
Mediating Employment Law Claims
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While growing in popularity, mediation still remains underutilized in employment disputes. Steven Adler, Chair of the Employment Law Department of Cole Schotz, recently had an article on the subject published in the August 25, 2010 issue of Law360. Click here to read the article.
Can My Company Offer Unpaid Summer Internships? Yes, but be careful you don’t violate the wage and hour laws.
By Steven I. Adler on
High school and college students often are willing to work for little or no pay during the summer months to bolster their resumes. Businesses see this as a good opportunity to get some extra help around the office. However, private sector, "for-profit" employers need to be aware that they are required to pay at least…
Now That Summer Has Arrived, Many New Jersey Employers Are Asking: What Are My Company’s Obligations With Regard to Employing Child Labor?
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The United States Department of Labor has just announced that it is raising fines for employers that illegally employ child workers. Under its new, tougher penalty structure, employers who illegally employ minors will face penalties of up to $11,000 per worker for each violation. When children work, the work must be age appropriate, safe and…