Should I reduce my labor force to get through these tough economic times? Rose Law Group Partner and Litigation Department Director David McDowell advises against ‘hasty decisions.’

By David McDowell, Partner at Rose Law Group Many employers faced with a significant slow-down of their business are asking whether they should reduce their workforce to weather the tough economic times. But hasty decisions motivated by cash flow issues can have serious consequences. If you intend to apply for a loan under the new stimulus package reduction of your labor force …

Does your employment policy address text messaging, emails and voicemails?

By David McDowell, Rose Law Group A recent spate of lawsuits under state and federal wage and hour laws raise issues about pay for non-exempt employees who answer text messages, emails, or voicemails after hours. Suits against T-Mobile, the City of Chicago, and CB Richard Ellis contend that non-exempt employees were required to respond to electronic communications after hours and …