고용 •노동 법률 관련 서비스, 이제 전 세계 어느 곳에서도 가능해졌습니다.”

ELA(The Employment Law Alliance)는 다주관할권(multi-state)기업 및 다국적 기업을 포함한 모든 기업이 세계 어느 지역에서나 고용•노동 법률을 준수할 수 있도록 가장 포괄적이면서도 비용효과적인 법률 자문을 제공하는 고용•노동법률 전문 변호사들로 이루어진 조직입니다 .

ELA는 75개가 넘는 국가 및 미국 50개 주 전역에서 고용•노동법률에 관한 전문지식을 제공하는 변호사들의 연합체로서, 회원 수만도 3,000명 이상에 달하는 대규모 네트워크 조직입니다. 저희는 고객들이 전 세계 어느 곳에서든 기업을 운영하면서 발생하는 모든 법적 문제를 원활하게 해결할 수 있도록 탄탄한 글로벌 팀웍을 통해 법률서비스를 제공합니다. 일반적인 다국적 개별 법률회사와는 차원이 다른, 보다 실용적이면서도 효과적인 솔루션을 제공합니다.

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Recent Employment Law News

Thailand: Increases in Employers' Contributions for Employee Medical Expenses

Summary

As part of the Thai government's effort to keep up with the rising costs of medical care of employees, on 1 April 2008 the Cabinet approved a draft Ministerial Regulation prescribing the New Rates for Medical Expenses to be paid by employers. The Ministerial Regulation was published with immediate effect in the Royal Gazette on 13 May 2008. It increases the rates of the benefits... [ more ]
Posted by: Mayer Brown JSM, Fri, 2008-06-13 08:22

New Jersey “Baby WARN” Act Threatens Adult-sized Penalties

On December 20, 2007, Governor Corzine signed into law the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act (“Millville Dallas Act”) (named after a large facility that closed in 2004 leaving hundreds without jobs). This is New Jersey’s version of the federal WARN Act, and resembles federal law in many respects. Like the federal WARN Act, the Millville Dalla... [ more ]

Posted by: Vedder Price P.C., Mon, 2008-06-09 10:32

DOL Proposes a 7-day Safe Harbor for Employee Contributions to Benefit Plans

ERISA rules generally require employers to deposit employee contributions to retirement and welfare benefit plans on the earliest date on which the contributions can reasonably be segregated from the employer’s general assets (i.e., as soon as reasonably possible after a payroll date).  For retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, deposit must be made not later than the 15... [ more ]

Posted by: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Fri, 2008-03-07 06:41

Proposed FMLA Rules Contain Important Technical Revisions

Last month, the Department of Labor finally released proposed changes to its Family and Medical Leave Act regulations.  The rules had not been changed since their release in 1993, and have become an increasing source of complaints from employers.  The original FMLA rules did not address continuing problems employers face with making key determinations under the law, and a ... [ more ]

Posted by: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Fri, 2008-03-07 06:40

Supreme Court Recognizes Liberal Standard for EEOC Charge Filing under ADEA

In recent years, a number of federal courts have been asked to determine what constitutes a legal Charge of Discrimination before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  This question is of great importance in cases where the Charging Party waits until near the end of the period of limitations for filing a Charge.  Employers often contend that letters to the EEOC, in... [ more ]

Posted by: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Fri, 2008-03-07 06:39
Recent America at Work Poll
ELA periodically conducts polls to learn what is on the typical American worker’s mind and to get a better sense of his or her employment-related concerns, interests, and priorities. Click on the link below to read our latest poll results.

Americans Want Next President To Focus More On Saving U.S. Jobs And Healthcare; Less On Immigration Reform

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 by the non-partisan... [ more ]

Posted by: Curiale Dellaverson Hirschfeld & Kraemer, LLP, Tue, 2008-04-15 23:42

Nearly 45% Of U.S. Workers Say They’ve Worked For An Abusive Boss

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 ]

Posted by: Curiale Dellaverson Hirschfeld & Kraemer, LLP, Wed, 2007-03-21 10:58
Employment Law Alliance Members in the News
Read about ELA members in the news, and the recognition that their law firms have garnered from all corners of the world.

ELA CEO Stephen J. Hirschfeld Receives NACUA Distinguished Service Award

ELA CEO Stephen J. Hirschfeld is a recipient of the National Association of College and University Attorneys' (NACUA) Distinguished Service Award, the Association's highest award. He was recognized on Sunday, June 23, 2008 in New York City as part of NACUA's Honor and Awards ceremony. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have given extraordinary service both to NACUA and to... [ more ]
Posted by: Curiale Dellaverson Hirschfeld & Kraemer, LLP, Thu, 2008-06-26 09:57

Corrs Australian Law Firm of the Year

Corrs was awarded Best Australian Law Firm 2008 at the prestigious International Legal Alliance Awards on Wednesday, June 25 in Paris, receiving the Golden Law Award for Australia. The Award recognises the firm’s excellent performance in delivering complex corporate deals and the success of "Corrs 2010" in driving the firm's transformation into one of Australia’s powerhouse law firms. A numb... [ more ]
Posted by: Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Thu, 2008-06-26 08:09