Generally, if an employee is required to change into work clothing as part of that employee’s job, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires an employer to pay the employee for the time it takes to do so. Section 203(o) of the FLSA, however, contains an exception to this general rule. The exception provides that […]
The Employment Law Practice Group at O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. recently published an employment law blog in an effort to provide employers with the latest developments and meaningful insight into the ever-changing employment law landscape. Employment law is one of the most rapidly changing and developing areas of the law, which can […]
Recently, the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the imposition of a $173,250.00 fine against a small drywall installation company for failure to maintain complete and accurate Employment Eligibility Verification Forms (“I-9 Form”). You can find the court’s decision at the following link: Ketchikan Drywall Services, Inc. v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The […]
Attorney Carl Holborn gave a presentation on “The Importance of Health Care Powers of Attorney” at a seminar organized by Hospice Alliance. The presentation involved case studies on legal controversies in the Karen Ann Quinlan, Natalie Cruzan, and Terri Schaivo cases. The presentation stressed the importance of having a Health Care Power of Attorney and […]
The U.S. Department of Labor has extended minimum wage and overtime coverage for certain domestic service employees who provide home health care services for the elderly, infirmed, and disabled. The Labor Department’s new rule will go in effect on January 1, 2015. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covers individuals employed in domestic services in […]
In addition to practicing real estate, banking and transactional law for more than 27 years with O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing, Claude Krawczyk has also volunteered hundreds of hours each year to various community organizations and efforts. Over the past several years, Claude has led two successful community projects, the restoration of the Kosciuszko […]
Twelve attorneys from the law firm of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. were selected for inclusion in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Nearly 1/3 of the firm’s attorneys were listed in 16 distinct practice areas to include: James G. DeJong – Corporate Law; Mergers & Acquisitions Law; Securities/Capital Markets […]
Attorney Carl Holborn gave a presentation on Estate Planning and Other Legal Issues to third year medical residents at the Medical College of Wisconsin as part of the resident’s curriculum in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Carl assists individuals, executives, professionals, and business owners with estate and business planning, as well as trust […]
A recent Employment LawScene™ article discussed the EEOC’s recent heightened efforts to crack down on employers’ use of criminal background checks in making hiring decisions. As part of its efforts, the EEOC issued guidance to employers in April 2012, in which the EEOC endorsed the policy of removing questions regarding criminal conviction history from job […]
Grant Killoran, Chair of O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing’s Litigation Practice Group, recently was named a Fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation. The Fellows organization was created in 1999 to honor members of the State Bar of Wisconsin who have achieved significant accomplishments in their careers and contributed leadership and service to their communities. […]
