Labor Law Talk

Ex-Detroit mayoral aide Beatty pleads guilty

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:30:06 +0000

A text-messaging sex scandal that gripped the city for nearly a year ended today when the last main figure, ex-mayoral aide Christine Beatty, pleaded guilty to two felonies and agreed to a 120-day jail …

What Percentage of Prevailing Wage Should Be Contributed to Health & Welfare Benefits?

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:30:04 +0000

The question: Generally what percentage of prevailing wage monies should be put towards health and welfare benefits? This is a tough question as this varies by contractor, field, and even region of the country.

Good News For Some On Unemployment

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:20:06 +0000

The Department of Industrial Relations announced a new federal law extended unemployment benefits for up to seven weeks.

What Percentage of Prevailing Wage Should Be Contributed to Health & Welfare Benefits?

admin — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:20:04 +0000

Rell: Unemployment Fund Running Out

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:10:06 +0000

Gov. M. Jodi Rell said if Connecticut’s unemployment numbers continue to rise, the state’s unemployment compensation fund may fall short of cash.

What Percentage of Prevailing Wage Should Be Contributed to Health & Welfare Benefits?

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:10:04 +0000

Staff agencies busy with high unemployment

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:00:06 +0000

As unemployment levels climb higher, local staffing agencies have been inundated with people looking for work, but placement has grown harder.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:00:05 +0000

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires large employers to permit employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave if they become seriously ill, have complications due to pregnancy, become a parent, or need to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Not all employees are entitled to this leave. Your state might have a law that covers more employers or gives greater rights than the federal FMLA.

North Carolina’s injury, illness rate drops to all-time low

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:00:05 +0000

North Carolina’s private industry workers have never been safer according to the annual nonfatal injury and illness figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the N.C. Department of Labor.

What Percentage of Prevailing Wage Should Be Contributed to Health & Welfare Benefits?

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:00:04 +0000