Employment/Labor (U.S.) group
Welcome to the U.S. Employment & Labor community group. This group addresses all GRC issues that arise for companies that must address employment and labor requirements and risks in the United States. In addition, there are several community groups that address specific aspects of employment as they arise both in the U.S. and globally.
This group addresses compliance and risk issues related to all aspects of U. S. employment and labor law.
U.S. Employment/Labor: Employment Torts Domain Supplement resource Standards and Guidelines
This Supplement addresses the risks and compliance issues that arises from employment tort actions.
Employment Torts (2006) resource Articles Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
During recent years, there has been an increase in claims brought against employers arising under the general category of employment torts. These tort theories are widely used, sometimes in an attempt to overcome statutory caps, or to provide additional bases for employer liability.
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Employer Liability for an Employee's Bad Acts (2010) resource Articles Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Job-Related Accidents or Misconduct - Under a legal doctrine sometimes referred to by the fancy title "respondeat superior," an employer is legally responsible for the actions of its employees. However, this rule only applies if the employee is acting within the course and scope of employment.
Employment Litigation Gets Personal for Company Managers (2007) resource Articles Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
An increasing number of executives, managers and other company leaders are being sued personally for their work-related decisions.
Labor and employment attorneys note that the increase in personal lawsuits has put upper management on edge, many fearing that every time they make a decision involving salary, leaves of absence or benefit issues, they could be sued.
The National Law Journal (August 16, 2007)
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U.S. Courts - Federal Rulemaking resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Welcome to the federal judiciary's web site on the federal rules of practice, procedure, and evidence. This site provides access to the national and local rules currently in effect in the federal courts, as well as background information on the federal rules and the rulemaking process. All proposed amendments to the rules are posted for your review and comment.
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Supreme Court of the United States Official Site resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The United States Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices. At its discretion, and within certain guidelines established by Congress, the Supreme Court each year hears a limited number of the cases it is asked to decide. Those cases may begin in the federal or state courts, and they usually involve important questions about the Constitution or federal law.
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Federal Rules of Procedure, from the House of Representatives resource National Laws Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Texts of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence.
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CCH Work Week Newsletter resource Books / Publications Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
CCH WorkWeek provides corporate counsel and law firm practitioners with need-to-know employment and labor law information in a timely, yet manageable manner. Benefit from news and information in a broader context, with deeper analysis of recent developments and corresponding trends. Summaries will include links to related full text documents, including court decisions and government reports.
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United States Federal Courts (US Courts.gov) resource Agency Web Sites Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Official U.S. Courts page, with access to all U.S. Courts of Appeals, District and Bankruptcy Courts.
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