2009 Published Articles
“Congress Considers ‘Patriot Corporations of America Act’ “
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal December 7 – 20, 2009
Workplace: Union organizers expected benefit. Read Article»>
“Use of Contractors Carries Hidden Risk for Businesses”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal November 9 – 22, 2009
Labor: Firms can be held liable for labor law violations. Read Article»>
“Recession Relief: Employers Allowed Salary Flexibility”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal October 12 – 25, 2009
Workplace: California labor commissioner approves temporary pay reduction for exempt workers. Read Article»>
“Employers Face More Scrutiny on Worker Compliance”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal August 31 – September 13, 2009
Prosecution of Immigration Crime Rises in 2009. Read Article»>
“Court Limits Employer Options For Avoiding Bias Claims”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal August 3 – 16, 2009
Companies Need to Be Watchful in Promotion Standards. Read Article»>
“EEOC Issues Best Practices Guidance For Employers”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal July 20 – August 2, 2009
Employees today are often beset with multiple caregiving responsibilities for children and aging parents. Read Article»>
“Everyone Into The Pool: Court Expands Who Gets Tips”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal June 22 – July 2, 2009
Supreme Court Review Expected for Appellate Ruling. Read Article»>
“Taking Stimulus Money Requires Following Rules”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal May 11 – 24, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is infusing billions of dollars into the private sector. Read Article»>
“Is There a Union in Your Future? Labor Law Reform II”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal March 30 – April 12, 2009
Though the ink is hardly dry on the economic stimulus plan, Congressional Democrats have turn their attention to their next big fight… Read Article»>
“New COBRA Subsidy is Effective Immediately”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal March 16 – 29, 2009
The economic stimulus package signed by President Obama on Feb. 17 (the official title is “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”) creates a new, temporary employer-paid COBRA subsidy. Read Article»>
“President Obama Launches Labor Law Reform (Part I)”
By: Richard Rosenberg From: San Fernando Valley Business Journal March 2 – 15, 2009
Labor law reform was a central promise of candidate Obama’s platform and President Obama made good on it just nine days into office. Read Article»>
“Starbucks Glad Marijuana Claim Went Up In Smoke”
By: Richard Rosenberg From San Fernando Valley Business Journal January 19 – February 1, 2009
Almost every employer uses some from of written job application. However many employers are unaware of legal requirements governing what types of questions a job seeker may be asked. Read Article»>