[jwplayer file=”005_first_thurs.m4a?Expires=1565215431&Signature=SkUTf2-DtEkN2j354KytMUhj6md9Gs77eT~oJx1m53JBzgY~oaQkcQxdyoqk4KLKBfCHM2KvAT-w7EbikBwlEWuzlhjDqlzU04~0NneCDoJ7tgaYSdJQiQ4oHRith4FbOKFf4vs8-qzqyZkk59WmVyxKVtoOplfde9hFqVa7yEc_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJIHMHD36AUGYELAQ” streamer=”rtmp://s237mamheirpem.cloudfront.net/cfx/st/” provider=”rtmp” image=”http://www.lris.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/first_thursday.jpg”] Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: EEOC GINA (Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act) decision EEOC press release on the U.S. Supreme Court denying United Airlines petition What’s behind the rise in FLSA lawsuits? […]

Featured in this month’s podcast: New DOL guidelines for the FMLA Scott v. Williams lawsuit out of Florida Drastic pension benefit cuts for one California city Last chance agreement violates law unless union is a party Chicago PD Blackberry case picks up steam Arbitrator’s sick leave decision violates FMLA, is overturned Decisions on what topics […]

[jwplayer file=”002_first_thurs.m4a?Expires=1583606890&Signature=RFtnAMHQKhK4SdPy~jdqtCqP2wxhWHvokryK8L7FG~kOkWeGFkKGe7Vf7YdnaarvW-B2we~3YWA9RI~Jup8VWjvWogTmm~gyJBgDMNn5-mM-XyJdKsSFKkSWK9LorfnmHGt1LWBNF1rRQOu0xw62I8efc5bYprIpyoirXttUgC4_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJIHMHD36AUGYELAQ” streamer=”rtmp://s237mamheirpem.cloudfront.net/cfx/st/” provider=”rtmp”] Download the podcast Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad Featured in this month’s podcast: Contract issues in Chicago and Washington, DC New developments in the FMLA The ‘Work Now, Grieve Late’ rule Judge’s ruling on retirement cuts in San Diego Why employers should be concerned with the duty […]

[jwplayer file=”003_first_thurs.m4a?Expires=1555001090&Signature=VoQQnPLSEvO1jmjL8SzXblRmu-vCaY1NHyEhArEQjebxko4w1aGaSeFvmHIHbj31NCOtypqCcBjMolRC8Sa0YkKYEYgnrxZ6M6we3NlGYtEWFjbZ40yzOphW~83qvYYreGszYHqQ9LsJIg9KteGhsZ2nmynZccjFXbR~kcGQ7KY_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJIHMHD36AUGYELAQ” streamer=”rtmp://s237mamheirpem.cloudfront.net/cfx/st/” provider=”rtmp”] Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: A discussion of stories in the news The Financial Crisis In Detroit Chicago Police Negotiations Ratchet Up Even One More Notch Another Michigan City Considering Hybrid police […]

[jwplayer file=”004_first_thurs.m4a?Expires=1557414659&Signature=fj4Ps6HJsdV8UtyVrKt4W8x5QjYGBM26QvOVn8Ez~3sgBOO~MbxeT-ZKh0aYGVSg-BImSLhnCX0hYjum2aj5V-U3bTzDTn1pTwpH5KbohaOv7t4FiM3fCA3iWUIBqBD0xhxBFH8MMw-SIJTUtdLhPfySLBMzJ753b6csSwO8x8s_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJIHMHD36AUGYELAQ” streamer=”rtmp://s237mamheirpem.cloudfront.net/cfx/st/” provider=”rtmp”] Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: Significant changes in CalPERS actuarial policies and their implications for collective bargaining Important new free speech cases Are no confidence votes Constitutionally protected? Bombshell Weingarten decision out […]

[jwplayer file=”004_first_thurs.m4a?Expires=1557414659&Signature=fj4Ps6HJsdV8UtyVrKt4W8x5QjYGBM26QvOVn8Ez~3sgBOO~MbxeT-ZKh0aYGVSg-BImSLhnCX0hYjum2aj5V-U3bTzDTn1pTwpH5KbohaOv7t4FiM3fCA3iWUIBqBD0xhxBFH8MMw-SIJTUtdLhPfySLBMzJ753b6csSwO8x8s_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJIHMHD36AUGYELAQ” streamer=”rtmp://s237mamheirpem.cloudfront.net/cfx/st/” provider=”rtmp”] Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: Significant changes in CalPERS actuarial policies and their implications for collective bargaining Important new free speech cases Are no confidence votes Constitutionally protected? Bombshell Weingarten decision out […]

[jwplayer file=”003_first_thurs.m4a?Expires=1555001090&Signature=VoQQnPLSEvO1jmjL8SzXblRmu-vCaY1NHyEhArEQjebxko4w1aGaSeFvmHIHbj31NCOtypqCcBjMolRC8Sa0YkKYEYgnrxZ6M6we3NlGYtEWFjbZ40yzOphW~83qvYYreGszYHqQ9LsJIg9KteGhsZ2nmynZccjFXbR~kcGQ7KY_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJIHMHD36AUGYELAQ” streamer=”rtmp://s237mamheirpem.cloudfront.net/cfx/st/” provider=”rtmp”] Download the podcast Right click and select “Save link as” (Use this link to listen on iPhone or iPad) Featured in this month’s podcast: A discussion of stories in the news The Financial Crisis In Detroit Chicago Police Negotiations Ratchet Up Even One More Notch Another Michigan City Considering Hybrid police […]

Can an employer require a union to provide its witnesses for interviews prior to an arbitration hearing? Can a law enforcement employer restrict the free speech rights of an 18-year-old child of an officer? [jwplayer file=”qa_ep00007.m4a?Expires=1578772106&Signature=aQNcLYz9ECK~gmptq0iq1G19S62aqKrAvW9peIxuYawwfii3JQis1XCLoFoumjLsFBaJ1KI4J1LFd1gYxwl0fNYMCoVVzY9ofM30bWpMcibILAXM5CN8bakATknG7t5ctP5ejQGbrCkxgDQP83GwOZdPqUGfiNIEpCQ-OksmeQU_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJIHMHD36AUGYELAQ” streamer=”rtmp://s237mamheirpem.cloudfront.net/cfx/st/” provider=”rtmp”] Download audio file (Right click, select “Save As”) Use this link to play on iPhones and iPads […]

Does the employee or the employer bear the burden of filling a shift if a comp time request requires overtime hire back? [jwplayer file=”qa_ep00006.m4a?Expires=1577897102&Signature=W7GDBvQ1UVOl5ap8ZvjEN8p-zaqUoa5pknI2n9L3P94WVam~YlL2YvjxynAVNmN9oz-cqrod3O~rCW9eN14rKixvNmlna-Mqs5Kk2kLqQ4VexpoAlpjYB4GbXRlhjSwhJjEjwcTDSjRXJc65vKzTK2ndLSu90Yv7vN3k2TEOZ9A_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJIHMHD36AUGYELAQ” streamer=”rtmp://s237mamheirpem.cloudfront.net/cfx/st/” provider=”rtmp”] Download audio file (Right click, select “Save As”) Use this link to play on iPhones and iPads Subscribe to LRIS Q&A by email Subscribe on iTunes

Injuries while commuting and workers’ compensation Zipper clauses in collective bargaining agreements [jwplayer file=”qa_ep00005.m4a?Expires=1583955287&Signature=hbmrsX-kD22wBk7LJJnWTiWXAFC8udIr0OnGVlajv-muJtONSNO2IsSTYY6iLhTGBHQ5gUVS5l55zdvlE~imPaBubBNVpRFxCfaji16ViVI-2nnW6ltrCTNSzux97t9dahkx6nn5ioHImAe6WLcf5Le-hqJaIZiv68m55t4q7Es_&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJIHMHD36AUGYELAQ” streamer=”rtmp://s237mamheirpem.cloudfront.net/cfx/st/” provider=”rtmp”] Download audio file (Right click, select “Save As”) Use this link to play on iPhones and iPads Subscribe to LRIS Q&A by email Subscribe on iTunes