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Court of Appeals Reinstates NFL ‘Deflategate’ Suspension

A blog post about the infamous deflategate appeals and Goodell's victory.

What If You Get Addicted to Opioids Following an Injury at Work?

There's no doubt that these medications work well for taking away pain, but they also come with some risks.

Philadelphia Adopts Paid Sick Leave For Some Employees

The Philadelphia City Council enacted an ordinance to provide paid sick leave for some Philadelphia employees. The new law is designed to provide relief to the estimated 35-40% of Philadelphia workers who currently have no paid sick time.

Willful Misconduct and Unemployment Compensation

Willful Misconduct and Unemployment Compensation

Connecticut Court Upholds $100K Emotional Distress Award for Fired Therapist

A blog post about a case in which a therapist recovered for negligent infliction of emotional distress after being terminated by the nursing home she worked at.

Regulations for Employing Youthful Employees in the Amusement Park and Recreational Establishment Arena

A blog post about the regulations employers must keep in mind when they employ teens for their amusement park and recreational business.

Paying Less than Minimum Wage for Employees with Disabilities under the FLSA

A blog post about minimum wage exemptions for disabled employees as provided by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Minimum Wage Exemptions for Nurses and the Learned Professional Exemption

A blog post about the minimum wage and overtime exemptions for nurses provided by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Commission Employee Exemption from Overtime under the FLSA

A blog post about the minimum wage and overtime exemptions for retail workers provided by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Youthful Employee Driving Requirements

A blog post about when an employer can and cannot require a teen employee to drive as part of their employment duties.

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