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Business and Financial Services

Wages & Benefits Questions During the Coronavirus Business Downturn

April 1, 2020

Business and Financial Services

Can an Employee Who Quits Receive Unemployment Benefits

A common employment law question is whether an employee who quits can still qualify for unemployment benefits—and the answer is not a simple yes or no. In his analysis, Bean, Kinney & Korman attorney R. Douglas Taylor Jr. explains that eligibility typically depends on the reason for the separation, with a key distinction between voluntary resignation and leaving for legally recognized “good cause.” While unemployment benefits are generally intended for individuals who lose their jobs through…

September 10, 2019

Employment Law

Wage-Hour Mishap Creates Unsavory Stew for Prominent Restaurant Group

Wage-and-hour compliance issues can escalate quickly, particularly in industries where pay practices are more complex and heavily regulated. In his analysis, Bean, Kinney & Korman attorney R. Douglas Taylor Jr. highlights how a prominent restaurant group faced significant legal exposure after failing to properly follow wage and hour requirements. The situation underscores a common question employers face: what small payroll or classification mistakes can turn into major liability? Taylor’s…

September 3, 2019

Business and Financial Services

The Best Defense Against FLSA Lawsuits for Unpaid Overtime

Employers facing wage-and-hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have several legal defenses available to reduce or avoid liability, particularly in unpaid overtime cases. The article outlines common strategies, including challenging employee classification, disputing the number of hours worked, and relying on accurate payroll and timekeeping records. It also highlights the importance of the “good faith” defense, which can limit or eliminate liquidated (double) damages if an…

August 9, 2019

Business and Financial Services

Workplace Violence: 5 Key Practices Employers Should Consider

May 2, 2019

Business and Financial Services

Maureen E. Carr Joins Bean, Kinney & Korman as a Shareholder

Employment law and civil litigation attorney Maureen Carr joins as shareholder, bringing expertise in federal agency investigations, EEOC disputes, employment policy, and commercial litigation.

March 13, 2017