Author Archives: Site Administrator
Lilly Ledbetter Equal Pay Act – Where Are We Now?
Five years ago, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, making it the first bill the new president signed. The Act was written to address the unequal salaries given to women and men for equal work. “It restored worker protections against pay discrimination, [and allowed] individuals who face pay discrimination… Read More »
Fast Food Workers Strike
Over the past year or so, more and more fast food workers are striking. What are they hoping for with their actions? The short answer is that they want the chance to take care of their families in a positive way and they want a higher wage to do it. Consider a little history…. Read More »
Eleventh Circuit January Update
Melech v. Life Ins. Co. of North America, et al. involved an employee’s welfare benefit plan provided by her employer, Hertz. Ms. Melech’s plan was administered by Life Insurance Company of North America (“LINA”), and governed by ERISA. Her employment with Hertz ended in May 2007, when she was taken off work by her… Read More »