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.
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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.
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
The News and Article Library serves as a depository and clearinghouse for legal information produced by ELA members and their firms. It is where you can go to find articles, commentary, and client newsletters that delineate and analyze the latest developments in labor and employment law, including recent court decisions, the impact of new laws and regulations, and updates on labor trends and employment practices.
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
Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. Our customers expect that we will provide them with the highest quality and most sophisticated services in the marketplace. We have that same expectation for the lawyers with whom we do business. With operations in 17 countries, we need to be certain that we have a team of lawyers working together to address our employment law needs worldwide. The ELA has delivered exactly what it promised-- seamless and consistent high quality services delivered in each locale around the globe. It has quickly become a key asset for our human resources department.
Phil Alarid
Vice President, Human Resources
Sanmina-SCI
San Jose, California
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 Dellaverson Hirschfeld & Kraemer, LLP San Francisco, California
Our affiliated companies have used the Employment Law Alliance in connection with numerous acquisitions, and have always been extremely pleased with our ability to obtain the highest quality legal advice on due diligence issues from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. We have found the Employment Law Alliance firms to be not only first rate with respect to their legal advice but also responsive and timely in assisting us with federal and state law issues critical to our due diligence efforts. We consider the Employment Law Alliance to be an important part of our team.
Paul Dines Chairman Roberts-Gordon LLC Buffalo, NY and London, UK
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
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
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
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
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
Until recently, I was unaware of the ELA's existence. We have subsidiaries and affiliates throughout the United States, as well as in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. When a recent legal issue arose in Texas, our long-time Nevada counsel, who is a member of the ELA, suggested that this matter be handled by his ELA colleague in Dallas. We are very pleased with the quality and timeliness of services provided by that firm, and we are excited to now have the ELA as an important asset to help us address employment law issues worldwide.
Charles Molina President Nikkiso Cryo, Inc. Las Vegas, NV