Robert C. Lockwood

I help employers work through their legal issues.

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

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@SCOTUSPlaces Nice explanation, but I was really hoping it was this.

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

@jonhyman @AirCanada If they wind up in Scottsboro, Alabama, I can help you out. https://t.co/5Le6fxURvW

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

Here's my latest blog post discussing the fascinating topics of #tolling, #jurisdiction and #statuteoflimitations in actions under the #FLSA.

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[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

If OSHA has a specific safety standard covering a workplace hazard, and an employer complies with that standard, OSHA cannot cite the employer for a "general duty" violation. #OSHA #generalduty #employmentlaw #safety
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[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

@cstegmaier Chris, my buddy @SeanGriffinEsq is very tuned-in and writing on AI issues.

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

@smmarotta @JudgeDillard : WordPerfect….a superior word processing system.

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

Sometimes, employers think employees "invent" religious beliefs to get out of work requirements. That position can get you sued. #titlevii #EEOC #religion

Fear the Beard: EEOC Sues Employer Who Wouldn’t Allow Facial Hair https://t.co/QbIkaU6emA

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

@jeffgblackwell Ron Smith is a great person and a great lawyer. He will be an asset to our bench.

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

A Florida employer appears to have reduced an employee's hourly rate of pay to reduce its overtime burden. The Eleventh Circuit just found that such a reduction can violate the Fair Labor Standards Act. Read more in my blog. #flsa #overtime #employmentlaw
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[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

@saraconfino Sandy/4th of July is not a good song.

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

The Eleventh Circuit issued a favorable decision for employers who fail to give employees notice of the FMLA rights. #FMLA #employmentlaw
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[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

If a judge accused you of making a material misrepresentation to the Court, how would you respond? Read my blog to find out how one lawyer in Alabama handled this situation.

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[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

Two lessons: (1) be careful what you post on social media; and, (2) you can be sued if you actively try to get somebody fired for what they posted on social media. https://t.co/D1CCgyhyQs

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

To quote Eugene Krabs: "I like money." Most people do. But, if you are paying bonuses to make your employees happy, you might be creating overtime issues under the FLSA. Click on the link to learn more. #FLSA #overtime #spongebob

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[Jeff Blackwell @jeffgblackwell]

Alabama jury awards woman $500,000 after former boss had her arrested on false charges https://t.co/uwUzY2e2ge

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

I hope to see you at DRI's Employment and Labor Law Seminar in New Orleans, May 3-5, 2023.

#DRI, #DRICommunity, #DRILawyer, #DRILaborLaw, #employmentlaw https://t.co/1t3WhpCloF

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

Join me for the DRI Employment and Labor Law Seminar. I'm moderating a panel with two federal judges!! Click here to register: https://t.co/gmXsBkdr9z #employmentlaw, #DRI, #DRICommunity, #DRILawyer, #DRILaborLaw

[Sean C. Griffin, CIPP/US, AIGP @SeanGriffinEsq]

Do you require your employees to change their passwords regularly? Yeah, stop doing that.

More password security measures you should drop are here:
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#cybersecurity #privacy

[Robert C. Lockwood @EmployingAla]

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