The Australian Standard Business Sponsorship

Posted by Sally Webster on July 11, 2011 under Immigration Law | Be the First to Comment

With its booming population and burgeoning economy, Australia often faces the problem of a lack of skilled workers, particularly in industry and trade. Foreign employees are hand-picked from across the globe to fill these shortages. This emerging and diverse sector of the Australian workforce is comprised of highly qualified individuals, employed for their experience and knowledge of their area of employment.

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW AND LITIGATION BASICS: HOW DO I DRAFT A LITIGATION HOLD POLICY AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY?

Posted by Rob on October 22, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW AND LITIGATION BASICS: HOW DO I DRAFT A LITIGATION HOLD POLICY AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY?   Electronic evidence is quickly evolving into one of the most difficult areas of litigation to navigate.  Hawaii businesses, especially human resource managers in employment disputes, must understand that it is extremely important to [...]

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO INCREASE AUDITS

Posted by Rob on September 2, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT:  DOL TO INCREASE AUDITS On March 24, 2009, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a statement making clear that employers, including Hawaii employers, can expect an increase in DOL audits.  The statement, issued through Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, can be found at the DOL’s website, http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/esa/esa20090324.htm. Among other things, Ms. [...]

California Labor Law Challenges, and Solutions

Posted by Rob on July 9, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

Being an employer is a daunting task. Hundreds of employment regulations, insurance guidelines, Senate bills and Federal Acts (such as FMLA, FLSA, HIPAA, TEFRA and FEHA, to name a few) distract business owners from focusing on their core operations and profitability. In particular, California employers need to be aware that California Labor Law differs from [...]

Do You Really Need New Labor Law Posters?

Posted by Rob on July 4, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

by Janet Attard If you run a business and have employees, there are a slew of federal and state labor law notices you’re required to post where employees can see them each day. These are often called labor law posters, or compliance posters. They include things like minimum wage laws, the federal USERRA, non-discrimination notices, [...]