By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. July 23, 2014
July 26 marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law passed in 1990 that for first time in our history created nationwide standards for combating discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, tele-communications relay services and government activities. The Act has …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. July 10, 2014
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a landmark decision in the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Inc. case last week, asserting that certain employers with religious objections can deny paying for contraception under the Affordable Care Act. Michael Landen, a partner at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. February 24, 2014
Last week, Kluger Kaplan Partner and labor and employment expert, Michael Landen, spoke to the Associated Press about the possible legal options pro-football player has in his case against the Dolphins. Check out what he said here… MIAMI (AP) — The legal options for offensive lineman Jonathan Martin may be …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. September 11, 2013
By: Michael Landen The recent case of Michael Scantland v. Jeffry Knight, Inc. should serve as a cautionary tale to employers that rely on independent contractors. The case, which was filed in the Middle District of Florida, is a class action suit brought by cable technicians who claim they were …
