The news media has been on fire with reports relating to Uber and the safety concerns associated with this “new” transportation service. Uber hires “independent contractors” to serve as drivers, while it’s software (in particular, it’s cell phone apps) serves as the dispatch center and handles payment. It is an innovative use of technology, and it […]
UBER: Is it Safe?
The Holiday Party Season—Celebration or Employer Nightmare?
As we move past Thanksgiving, many companies will hold parties to celebrate the holiday season. These parties are a great morale booster and provide a means to recognize outstanding employees, as well as celebrate and give thanks for your company’s many accomplishments over the past year. However, holiday parties can also present some practical and […]
Statutory Limitations on Claims for Negligent Hiring and Supervision
On June 13, 2013, Governor Rick Perry signed H.B. 1188, codified under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 142.001, et seq., that is designed to limit claims against employers for negligent hiring and supervision of employees. Pursuant to § 142.002 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, an employer may not be liable […]
The NLRB Invites Comments Before Reaching a Final Decision on Whether to Grant Northwestern University Football Players the Right to Unionize
On March 26, 2014, Peter Sung Ohr, the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) Regional Director in Chicago, ruled that football players at Northwestern University were properly classified as employees of the University and, therefore, had the right to unionize. This decision immediately received national attention, as colleges and universities scrambled to determine the potential effects […]