Monthly Archives: May 2017
Judge Finds That One of Largest Agricultural Employers Violated Labor Law in Bargaining Dispute
In April, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board’s administrative law judge ruled that Gerawan—one of the largest fruit tree growers in the United States—violated labor laws by excluding workers from a collective bargaining agreement and refusing to bargain in good faith. Specifically, the company was found to have engaged in collective bargaining with the United… Read More »
Ensuring Protected Coverage under the Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was designed to allow employees access to protected leave—not just for the purpose of expanding your family—but also, for example, to take extended, continued leave for medical reasons or to take care of a family member. However, the law comes with requirements, and it is important to ensure… Read More »
Are Employees Struggling With Alcoholism Protected In The Workplace?
News coverage of the former Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan being fired for alcoholism has been rampant over the last month or so, calling into question whether employers can legally fire employees for conditions that can (arguably) be considered disabilities under some circumstances. McCloughan now must decide whether he wants to resort to arbitration… Read More »
New Study Highlights Deleterious Effects of Workplace Discrimination
A new study has released shocking details regarding how pervasive discrimination in the workplace is and the negative effects it has on the overall mental state of employees. Specifically, the study found that almost half of respondents indicated that discrimination occurs in their jobs regularly, and most indicated that it has long-term effects on… Read More »
Robert S. Norell, Esq. became a member of the Florida Bar in 1994 and has represented hundreds of clients in all types of employment law cases for the past 20+ years.