by Amy Hodges | Mar 11, 2019 | Employment Law, Featured
Teachers, like any other employees eligible for FMLA leave, are typically entitled to up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave in a 12-month period. Employers can choose the method for counting the 12-month period within which the 12-weeks of leave may occur (e.g., fiscal year,...
by hirst | Dec 26, 2018 | Employment Law, Featured
Attorneys Kara Ellsbury and Erin Berry recently obtained dismissal of a discrimination suit filed against a Wyoming employer. A former employee filed a complaint alleging age discrimination against the employer. Hirst Applegate filed a motion to dismiss the...
by hirst | Jun 18, 2018 | Employment Law, Featured, Legal Updates
Last summer, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reinstated its practice of issuing opinion letters – official statements of DOL policy – to employers and employees regarding application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ...
by Amy Hodges | Jun 1, 2018 | Employment Law, Featured
Attorney Kara Ellsbury recently obtained the reversal of a decision rendered by the Unemployment Insurance Division denying Hirst Applegate, LLP’s client unemployment benefits. After Hirst Applegate provided additional information regarding its client’s separation of...
by hirst | Mar 29, 2018 | Employment Law, Featured, Legal Updates
As the days get longer and the summer season beckons, many employers are preparing their summer internship programs. An internship is a great opportunity for a college student or budding professional to gain hands-on experience, and at the same time provides an...
by hirst | Jan 9, 2018 | Employment Law, Featured, Legal Updates
For the past few months, allegations of sexual harassment seem to be levied almost daily against politicians, celebrities, corporate officers, and others in positions of power. While the news coverage focuses on the famous, the issue can rear its ugly head in any...
