In its most significant employment law ruling in decades, the U.S. Supreme Court held on May 21 that arbitration agreements in which employees also waive the right to pursue class or collective relief are enforceable (Epic Sys. Corp. v. Lewis).… More
Job descriptions—usually seen as just another task on the to-do list for HR professionals—are generally an underused resource. But you can rely on them for a variety of reasons, including recruiting, performance reviews, reasonable accommodations, and employee classification. The often… More
A tragic car wreck leaves your client with catastrophic injuries or, even worse, the loss of a loved one. They have a case worth millions of dollars. And the defendant has little or no insurance. Where do they turn? The… More
Arizona employers have been kept on their toes this year, with the increase in minimum wage, implementation of the paid sick time requirement, and revised I-9 Forms to name a few. Gallagher & Kennedy has kept abreast of these changes… More
Record-breaking temperatures—the likes of which we really haven’t seen since 1990—take a toll on everyone. This year’s summer heat has even grounded planes amid fears that tires could melt or gauges could be compromised. As the temperatures continue to soar,… More
Remember when you received an email from a hapless Nigerian Prince? In this classic scam the sender claimed to be a member of a royal family or a government official. In a personal encounter with one of these emails, I… More
Good Minutes are Like Free Throws – They Only Look Easy Meeting minutes are a critical component of good corporate record keeping, but preparing meeting minutes can be deceptively difficult. After all, how hard can it be to take notes… More
The recent uptick in collective action filings against Arizona restaurants compels a Human Resources focus on the requirements of tip pooling and an employer’s decision to take the tip credit. With minimum wage reaching $15.00 per hour in some cities… More
It has been estimated that medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States, right behind heart disease and cancer. Current estimates place annual deaths from medical mistakes in the neighborhood of between just over 200,000… More
As most employers know, federal and state law mandates that employers verify that new employees have the legal right to work in the United States, using the federal Form I-9. Employers must begin using a new version of the Form… More