Eksperci z zakresu prawa pracy – gdziekolwiek prowadzisz firmę
Aby zapewnić zgodność z przepisami prawa na całym świecie, The Employment Law Alliance oferuje najbardziej kompleksową i korzystną finansowo obsługę prawną na rzecz krajowych i międzynarodowych firm. ELA jest siecią złożoną z ponad 3000 prawników pracujących w ponad 100 państwach i w całych Stanach Zjednoczonych. Ściśle ze sobą współpracujemy, aby zapewnić klientom najlepszą obsługę, wszędzie tam, gdzie prowadzą swoje firmy. Wykorzystując doświadczenia indywidualnych kancelarii, wprowadzamy lepsze i skuteczniejsze rozwiązania.
Last week the Department of Labor ("DOL") released interim final regulations ("Interim Rule") that require specific disclosures from certain service providers of retirement plans to plan fiduciaries. Such disclosures should assist plan fiduciaries in assessing the reasonableness of contracts or arrangements, including the reasonableness of the service pro... [ more ]
Following a significant increase in funding and staffing this year, the Department of Labor is preparing for an initiative that will target hotels, motels and resorts in the United States. DOL has concluded that the hospitality industry is a "high-risk industry" for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and certain immigration laws. Accordingly, on October 1, 201... [ more ]
Legislation reportedly under consideration in Guangdong province would give employees the right to conduct a work stoppage if their employer refuses to engage in collective wage bargaining.
This new right is contained in proposed amendments to the Regulations of Guangdong Province on Democratic Management of Enterprises. The Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provi... [ more ]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced last week that a non-unionized employer will pay $900,000 in back pay to two fired employees for violations of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The announced settlement is a stark reminder for both non-union and union employers about the importance of compliance with the federal labor law—even though that law is o... [ more ]
Employees suffering from serious health conditions may be entitled to intermittent Family and Medical Leave. What happens when the medical certification used to justify the intermittent FMLA leave request raises questions about the employee's ability to perform the job in any capacity? The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recently concluded that termination was justified based u... [ more ]
When considering the acquisition of a company based in a foreign jurisdiction, one of the key challenges facing the acquirer is to fully understand the local employment and labour laws and how they may affect the business to be acquired. Every country in the world has its own unique labour and employment laws and without good legal advice from the outset, an acquirer risks f... [ more ]
The Lexington, KY law firm of Sturgill Turner Barker & Moloney, the Kentucky member of the Employment Law Alliance, was just selected as the number one Best Place to Work among Kentucky medium sized companies in the 2007 competition jointly sponsored by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Man... [ more ]
PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 16, 2008) - Americans overwhelmingly want their next President to focus more on improving their standard of living, providing universal healthcare, and stemming the outsourcing of jobs overseas than making it easier for immigrants to live and work in the U.S., according to the latest "America At Work" national opinion survey... [ more ]
64% say bullied workers should be able to fight back in court
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 21, 2007) - The grade school bully may have grown up to become the office oppressor, according to a new nationwide poll by the Employment Law Alliance released today, which found that nearly 45% of American workers say they have experienced workplace abuse.
Stephen J. Hirschfeld, ELA'S CEO and an employment lawyer with the California-ba... [ more ]
Our company, Konami Gaming, Inc., is growing rapidly in a very diverse and highly regulated industry. We are aggressively entering new markets outside the domestic U.S., including Canada and South America. I have had the recent opportunity to utilize the services provided by the ELA. The legal advice was both responsive and professional. Most of all, the entire process was seamless since our Nevada attorney coordinated the services and legal advice requested. I look forward to working with the ELA in the future, as it serves as a great resource to the legal community.
Jennifer Martinez Senior Director, Human Resources Konami Gaming, Inc. Las Vegas, NV
We have direct sales and service offices all over the U.S., but have not necessarily had the need in the past for assistance with legal work in every state where we have a business presence. From time to time, we suddenly find ourselves facing a legal issue in a state where we have no outside counsel relationship. It has been a real benefit to know that the ELA has assembled such an impressive team of experts throughout the U.S. and overseas.
A few years ago, we faced a very tough discrimination lawsuit in Mississippi. We had never had to retain a lawyer there before. I was absolutely delighted with the Mississippi ELA firm. We received an excellent result. They will no doubt handle all of our employment law matters in Mississippi in the future. I have also obtained the assistance of several other ELA firms around the U.S. and have received the same outstanding service. The ELA is a tremendous resource for our company.
Paul Nix Vice President & Deputy General Counsel Ricoh Americas Corporation Atlanta, GA
We own, manage, and franchise hotels throughout the U.S. and in more than 90 countries. With more than 145,000 employees worldwide, ensuring that we comply with the complex web of local labor and employment laws in every one of these jurisdictions is a daunting task. The Employment Law Alliance has served as an important resource for us and we have benefited greatly from its expertise and long reach. When a legal dispute or issue has arisen in some far-flung place, Employment Law Alliance lawyers have always provided responsive, practical, and cost-effective assistance.
Keith Grossman Senior Vice-President, Deputy General Counsel Starwood Hotels And Resorts Worldwide Inc. White Plains, NY
As the Vice President for Litigation & Associate General Counsel for my company, I need to ensure that we have a team of top-notch employment lawyers in place in every jurisdiction where we do business. And I want to be confident that those lawyers know our business so they don't have to reinvent the wheel when a new legal matter arises. With more than 3400 stores and 35,000 employees operating in all 50 U.S. states and across Canada, we rely on the ELA to partner with us to help accomplish our objectives. I have been delighted with the consistent high quality of the work performed by ELA lawyers. I encourage other in-house counsel to use their services, as well.
E. Barry Parker Vice President – Litigation & Assistant General Counsel Movie Gallery US, LLC Movie Gallery Canada, Inc. Hollywood Entertainment Corporation Dothan, AL
As an international operating outsourcing and consulting supplier Capgemini has used firms of the Employment Law Alliance in Central Europe. We were always highly satisfied with the quality of employment law advice and the responsiveness. I can really recommend the ELA lawyers.
Stefan Hardt HR Director Capgemini Outsourcing Services GmbH Germany
In my career I have been a practicing attorney, counsel to the Governor of Maine, and CEO of a major public utility. I have worked with many lawyers in many settings. When the American University in Bulgaria needed help with employment litigation in federal court in Syracuse, New York, we turned to Pierce Atwood, the ELA member we knew and trusted in Maine, for a referral. We were extremely pleased with the responsiveness and high quality of service we received from Bond Schoeneck & King, the ELA's firm in upstate New York. I would not hesitate to recommend the ELA to any employer.
David Flanagan Chair of the Board of Trustees American University in Bulgaria Manchester, ME
As an employment lawyer based in San Francisco, I work closely with high tech clients with operations around the globe. Last year, one of my clients needed to implement a workforce reduction in a dozen countries simultaneously. And they gave me 48 hours to accomplish this. I don't know how I could have pulled this off without the resources of the ELA. I don't know of any single law firm that could have made this happen. My client received all of the help they needed in a timely fashion and on a cost effective basis.
Stephen J. Hirschfeld Partner Curiale Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP San Francisco, California
Altra Industrial Motion Inc. has multiple locations in the U.S., as well as Central America, Europe, and Asia. The Employment Law Alliance has proved to be a great asset in assisting us in dealing with employment issues and matters in such diverse venues as Mexico, Australia, and Spain. We have obtained excellent results using the ELA network for matters ranging from a multi-state review of employment policies to assisting with individual employment issues in a variety of foreign jurisdictions.
In one instance, we were faced with an employment dispute with a former associate in Mexico that had the potential for substantial economic exposure. The matter had been pending for over a year, and we were not confident in the employment advice we had been receiving. I obtained a referral to the ELA counsel in Mexico, who was able to obtain a favorable resolution of the dispute in only a few days. Based on our experiences with the ELA, we would not hesitate to use its many resources for future employment law needs.
Tim McGowan Vice President of Human Resources Altra Industrial Motion, Inc. Quincy, MA
As the General Counsel for a company with 6,500 employees operating across the U.S. and in eight countries, it is critical that I have top quality lawyers on the ground where we do business. The ELA is an indispensable resource. It has taken the guesswork out of finding the best employment counsel wherever we have a problem.
Jill Bond Vice President & General Counsel Rich Products Buffalo, NY
The ELA network has been immensely important to our company in helping us address an array of human resources challenges around the world. I strongly encourage H.R. executives who have employees located in many different jurisdictions to utilize the ELA's unparalleled expertise and geographic coverage.
Stacy Murphy Director of Human Resources Palm, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA
