


PUBLICATIONS - 2008 NEWSLETTERS:
Our 2008 monthly newsletters are listed on this page. This information is published to keep our clients apprised of changes in the law. In addition, they will explain the changes and how they affect your business or organization.
SPECIAL UPDATE: Florida’s “Take Your Gun to Work” Law
August 2008
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: January 2008
COORDINATION OF RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS WIT MEDICARE
CASE LAW UPDATE:
INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS/PROTECTED ACTIVITY (TITLE VII RETALIATION)
CASE LAW UPDATE:
REASONABLE FACTORS OTHER THAN AGE DEFENSE (ADEA DISPARATE IMPACT)
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: February 2008
EMPLOYERS MAY NEED TO UPDATE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS IN LIGHT OF IMPENDING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE FMLA
OTHER PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE FMLA
CASE LAW UPDATE: RECOVERY UNDER ERISA FOR FIDICUIARY BREACH
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: March 2008
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD'S PROOSED REVISION TO ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS INCLUDES NEW FORM OF CONSENT ELECTION FEATURING A JOINT LABOR ORGANIZATION - EMPLOYER PETITION
FLORIDA LEGISLATION UPDATE: GUNS IN EMPLOYEE VEHICLES
CASE LAW UPDATE:
UNION SERVICE FEES/NONMEMBER PAYMENTS
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: APRIL 2008
“TAKE YOUR GUN TO WORK” LAW
SNIFFEN LAW FIRM TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN U.S. SUPREME COURT
SUPREME COURT DECISION: Hall Street Associates LLC v. Mattel
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: May 2008
GENETIC BIAS BILL SIGNED INTO LAW
ELEVENTH CIRCUIT HOLDS SEXUALLY HARRASSING CONDUCT NEED NOT BE TARGETED TOWARD EMPLOYEE TO BE ACTIONABLE
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: June 2008
FLORIDA U.S. DISTRICT COURT HOLDS THE FLORIDA CIVIL RIGHTS ACT DOES NOT PROVIDE A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION
NO SOLICITATION POLICIES: A MUST FOR ALL EMPLOYERS
E-VERIFY DESIGNATED AS THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBIITY VERIFICATION SYSTEM FOR FEDERALCONTRACTORS
GRACE NOLAN JOINS SNIFFEN LAW FIRM
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: July 2008
ADA RESTORATION ACT LOOMS ON THE HORIZON
SNIFFEN NAMED TO LEGAL ELITE, TOP 100 AND REGISTRY OF PREEMINENT LAWYERS
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: August 2008
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFER E-VERIFY FREE TO EMPLOYERS
FLORIDA'S FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS FINDS 25% LIMITATION ON ATTORNEY'S FEES DOES NOT APPLY TO FCRA CLAIMS BROUGHT AGAINST PUBLIC EMPLOYERS
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: September 2008
AMENDMENTS TO ADA PASS SENATE
FLSA COLLECTIVE ACTIONS FUEL INCREASE IN CLASS ACTION LITIGATION
FLORIDA FOURTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL HOLDS FCRA COVERS PREGNANCY
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: October 2008
EMPLOYERS IMPACTED BY THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN MURRAY v. MARINER HEALTH/ACE USA
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: November 2008
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PUBLISHES FINAL REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING FMLA
SLF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALERT: December 2008
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 TAKE EFFECT
NEW FMLA REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 16, 2009
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