George
(georgel314)
Lenard
Labor & employment attorney, blogging since 2003. Many trails will continue to grow, so revisit if you like them.
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Research trail for blog post on statistical analysis of gap between women's and men's pay, and legislative proposals.
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Yes, this most outrageous act of racism still happens in the American workplace!
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I did some research on the validity of the waivers often requested by sports teams and facilities.
As a lawyer and parent, I am extremely reluctant to sign a waiver that releases an organization from liability for its own negligence, as opposed to the ordinary risks of the activity.
I know creative legal and insurance minds could come up with a better solution. Participants should have recourse in the event of catastrophic injury (these forms even waive liability for paralysis and death!) But smaller injuries should be waived. Then the organization could buy insurance that covers only the worst stuff. This would be cheaper, like a higher-deductible auto or homeowners policy, yet would provide reasonable protection to the customers.
All-or-nothing thinking has put us as parents in an untenable position. One author wisely questions whether it is ethical for an organization to require such waivers. I consider it unethical and truly resent being asked to sign away ALL legal rights.
Change won't happen unless parents take action.
As a lawyer and parent, I am extremely reluctant to sign a waiver that releases an organization from liability for its own negligence, as opposed to the ordinary risks of the activity.
I know creative legal and insurance minds could come up with a better solution. Participants should have recourse in the event of catastrophic injury (these forms even waive liability for paralysis and death!) But smaller injuries should be waived. Then the organization could buy insurance that covers only the worst stuff. This would be cheaper, like a higher-deductible auto or homeowners policy, yet would provide reasonable protection to the customers.
All-or-nothing thinking has put us as parents in an untenable position. One author wisely questions whether it is ethical for an organization to require such waivers. I consider it unethical and truly resent being asked to sign away ALL legal rights.
Change won't happen unless parents take action.
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State employment law compliance can be very important -- and tricky. I'm developing this trail of Internet and print resources on state employment laws, starting with one that I got a promo email on.
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Useful federal govt. info. on veterans' employment rights.
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Law review article draft on certification issues, pointing out circuit split that could give Wal-Mart a shot at getting heard by Supreme Court
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Research trail on efforts by employers to cut health care costs by improving employee health.
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