by e-LawLines | May 5, 2017 | Employment Law
Today, May 5, 2017, the minimum wage in the City of St. Louis will increase to $10 per hour. City of St. Louis Ordinance No. 70078 was adopted in 2015 but was enjoined because of a lawsuit challenging the validity of the Ordinance; this injunction was lifted...
by e-LawLines | Mar 17, 2017 | Employment Law
There has been a significant uptick in employment of physicians by large physician groups, hospitals, and health care systems since the changes in health care reform that occurred during the Obama Administration. As a result, more and more physicians are entering...
by e-LawLines | Mar 1, 2017 | Employment Law
The width of the Mississippi River is 1,880 feet as it glides past The Gateway Arch, forming a watery boundary between Missouri and Illinois. These states are also separated in their approach for the legal requirements of a non-compete agreement between an employer...
by e-LawLines | Feb 23, 2017 | Employment Law
Rewards, Risks and Legalities of a Telecommuting Workforce In today’s electronically connected workforce, telecommuting, or working from home, is easier than ever. Some research indicates that higher productivity can be achieved when employees work from home. At...
by e-LawLines | Feb 8, 2017 | Employment Law
The complex issue of dealing with an employee’s medical condition under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ended up recently before a federal court judge who ruled that the plaintiff’s complaint had stated a claim for relief. The plaintiff alleged that her...
by e-LawLines | Jan 4, 2017 | Corporate Law, Employment Law, Small Business Law
*** We originally published this article in February 2013. Almost a year later, the Midwest is in the middle of another major winter storm, with more snow likely to come before spring arrives. Accordingly, this is a perfect opportunity to republish this time-sensitive...