Family Friendly Policies: Is Europe Ahead Of The US?

Family friendly policies — is it true that they are rare in the US, but common in Europe?

Two more readers have different opinions:  one attorney touts the childcare services of one US company very highly, while a diversity specialist in the UK is less than enthusiastic about family friendly practices in Europe.

Curtiss Jameson, an attorney in the NYC area:

“I cannot comment directly on women not returning to employment after having a child, but I […]

By | December 29th, 2014 ||

United States: NLRB Issues Complaints Against McDonald’s as a Joint Employer, Threatening the Future of Operating Under a Franchise System

On December 19, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Office of the General Counsel issued 13 complaints that involve 78 charges against McDonald’s and several of its franchise operators, alleging that they violated the rights of individuals working at various McDonald’s restaurants around the country. Specifically, the complaints allege that McDonald’s and the franchisees took action against individuals for engaging in activities meant to improve their wages and working conditions over the past […]

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United States: New York Times Discusses The Growth Of Whistleblower Programs

As federal agencies dole out record-breaking awards to tipsters (such as the SEC’s recent $30 million award), whistleblower programs remain a topic of public interest.  Earlier this month, The New York Times published an articleabout the growth of the whistleblower programs operated by the S.E.C., Justice Department, and I.R.S, which financially incentivize the reporting of misconduct.

The Times article notes that the Justice Department reported a record-high recovery in civil fraud cases under the False Claims Act in […]

By | December 29th, 2014 ||