Employment Law Briefs
On guns in the workplace and workplace parking lots.
On the need for immigrants to replace boomers.
On the independent contractor vs. employee controversy.
On a new way to look at the immigration problem.
On job losses at Bear Stearns and AT&T and Citigroup and Merrill Lynch.
On continuing baseball steroids saga.
On paid parental leave for federal employees.
On working class bitterness, courtesy of Obama presidential campaign.
On Detroit mayor’s continuing, ridiculous struggle.
On playground restrictions (and wondering what our future employees will be).
On resignation of Smithsonian official over ethics controversy.
On corporate America’s most over-looked damage to the environment.
On a movement for more civility.
On bullies at work.
On proposed bill that would prohibit discrimination by employers and health insurers on the basis of genetic testing.
About Chris Parker
Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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About Jimmy Daniel
Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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About Larry Bridgesmith
While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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