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Increased Diversity Leads to Growth in EEOC Cases, Fulton County Daily Report Supervisors may be held liable under some laws, National Law Journal, article by Rich Escoffery and Doug Miller, May 19, 2008.- June 23, 2008, written by Brent L. Wilson.

Philanthropic Good Works Can Raise Labor & Employment Concerns, FLAME, Magazine of the National Franchisee Association - 2008 - Issue 2, written by Alisa P. Cleek and Elliott M. Friedman.

Developing a Blog Policy for Your Workplace Employment Law 360 - March 28, 2008, written by Stanford G. Wilson and W. Brian Holladay.

Businesses Should Pay Attention to Blogging Atlanta Business Chronicle - March 10, 2008, quote by R. Read Gignilliat.

Litigation Woes Defy Reform, Nation's Restaurant News, January 28, 2008, quote by Alisa P. Cleek.

Current Labor and Employment Legal Issues That Impact Financial Strategic Planning, The Flame, January 2008.  Articles written by Alisa P. Cleek and Doug J. Miller.

Elarbee Attorney Responds to Question in Restaurants & Institutions Magazine Alisa P. Cleek answers a wage and hour question in the November 2008 issue of Restaurant & Institutions Magazine. Click here to see article.

High Court Set To Take Up Pair Of Age Bias Cases, Workforce Magazine,October 2007, quote by William D. Deveney.  

Mistakes that lead to trade secret leaks, Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 24-28, 2007, Rob Capobianco is the guest columnist.

Employers need to know reservists' rights, Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 7-13, 2007, Quote by William D. Deveney. 

Wrap-Up of Labor & Employment Issues, Employment Law360, July 11, 2007, Article written by William D. Deveney.

Democrats Seek to Overturn Labor Rulings, Workforce Management, June 25, 2007, Quote by William D. Deveney.

Discovery Evolves with Social Network Sites, Fulton County Daily Report, June 18, 2007, Article by Alisa Pittman Cleek.

Former Police Officer Sues City, Says Iraq Duty Got Him Fired, Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Thursday, June 7, 2007, Quote by Patrick L. Lail.

Handling of Unsubstantiated Harassment Charge Upheld, HR Magazine, June 2007, Article by W. Brian Holladay.

Shifting Of Chefs No Threat To The City's Best,  May 25-31, 2007, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Quote by Alisa Pittman Cleek.

Somebody's WATCHING: Be careful what you say or type; your employer's likely keeping tabs March 18, 2007, Atlanta Journal & Constitution, article by Laura Raines, quoting Alisa Pittman Cleek.

Lights, Camera…Interview, March 1, 2007, HR Magazine, quoting Lee Creasman.

Disabled More Than Capable of Getting Job Done (Leveling the Playing Field) February 23-March 1, 2007, Atlanta Business Chronicle, article by Karen Dean, interviewing tips provided by Lee Creasman.

Contingent or Temporary Workers: Do the Benefits Still Outweigh the Risks? January 2007, The Human Resource, by Sharon Morgan.

Elarbee Thompson Featured in Employment Law 360's Firm Profile, January 30, 2007,  Managing Partner Stan Wilson was interviewed by Employment Law 360, discussing the firm's labor and employment practice; article by Elaine Chow.

Document Problems So Evaluations Are Valid, January 19-25, 2007, Atlanta Business Chronicle, by Janet Jones Kendall, quoting Alisa Cleek.

Asserting and Overcoming Non-Compete Agreements Across the States and in Canada, Worklaw® Network-Sponsored ACC Info-Pak: General Counsel's Summary of Employment Law in the 50 States, Contributing Editor Richard Escoffery.

Moms vs. Non-Moms: Working Without Kids, December-January 2007, Pink Magazine, by Paige Parvin, quoting Alisa Cleek.

Waiver Warnings: EEOC Takes Companies to Court Over Severance Agreements that Violate Federal Laws, November 2006, Inside Counsel, by Mary Swanton quoting Read Gignilliat.

A Tale of Two Cases: Arbitration or Litigation, October 2006, Vol. 24, No. 9, ACC Docket, by Joseph M. Freeman and Stan Wilson.

Navigating the Maze of Employment-Based Immigration Options to Ensure Compliance with Regulations, Council on Education in Management's 2006 Immigration Law Update, Chapter by Sanford Posner. 

Sexual Predators: Are you Employing One? Fall 2006, The Blaze, The Magazine of the National Association of Buffalo Wings Franchisees, by Douglas Duerr and Preston Davis.

After the Raise - The Ripple Effect: Atlanta's Newest Associates May Find Those Loftier Salaries Come At A Price, October 2, 2006, Fulton County Daily Report, by Roni Robbins, quoting Managing Partner Stan Wilson.

Ask a Rising Star, October 2006, Atlanta Magazine, Amy Snell Auffant answers the question, "Can my employer use information I post on my blog as grounds for termination?"

The Food Police: A Startup's Guide to Menu Legislation, September 2006, Restaurant Startup & Growth, by Nathan Allen.

Employing Change: Tort Reform in Employment Law, August 2006, The Republican Lawyer, by Rob Capobianco.

Prevent Employee Lawsuits, May 2006, OTC Beauty Magazine (Multicultural Beauty News), by Bernie Schneider, quoting Richard Escoffery.

All Are Welcome Here: Preventing Customer Racial & Religious Discrimination Claims Against Your Startup, April 2006, Restaurant Startup & Growth, by Richard Escoffery.

The New Records Disposal Rule: What Public Employers Need to Know," January 2006, Georgia County Government Magazine, by Josh Viau.

Non-employees Can Create Title VII Liability, Winter 2006 Newsletter, Georgia Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration, by Patrick Lail.

Teenage Sexual Harassment: Three Steps to Limiting Potential Liability, 2005 Issue 4, The Flame, The Magazine of the National Franchisee Association, by Richard Escoffery.

Is Your Restaurant Accessible? A Guide to Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act for Startups in the Building or Remodeling Phase, January 2006, Restaurant Startup & Growth, by William Pinto, Jr.

By the Book: Employee Handbook Basics for Startup Restaurateurs, September 2005, Restaurant Startup & Growth, by Alisa Pittman.

Just a Fish Bowl or Shark-Infested Waters? How to Jump into the Tip Pool Safely, November 2005, Restaurant Startup & Growth, by Douglas Duerr.

Employee Health Benefits and Military Leave: It's About Planning, May/June 2005, Georgia County Government, by Jennifer Keaton and William Deveney.

Justice Served? February 15, 2005, Restaurants & Institutions Magazine, quoting Alisa Pittman.

Don't Flirt With a Lawsuit: How to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Your Startup, December 2004, Restaurant Startup & Growth, by Alisa Pittman.

Now is the Time for All Good Restaurateurs to Review Their Exempt Employees, December 2004, Restaurant Startup & Growth, by Barry K. Shuster, quoting Douglas Duerr.

New Overtime Regs Fuel Labor Dispute, October 1, 2004, Pizza Marketplace, by Steve Coombs, quoting Douglas Duerr.

And Now, for the Second Act: What Successful Entrepreneurs Have Done to Make Their Second Act an Outstanding Performance, September 2004, Atlanta Woman, by Mary Welch, quoting Alisa Pittman.

Regulatory Changes in Overtime Compensation Affecting Local Governments, July 2004, Georgia County Government, by Douglas Duerr.

The Teenage Worker, August 2004, The Flame, The Magazine of the National Franchisee Association, by Douglas Duerr.

Trade Secrets and Confidential Information: Develop a Plan to Protect Yourself Before It Is Too Late, July 2004, The Human Resource, by Brent Wilson and Rob Capobianco.

Mentoring Aids Employee Growth, Communication, Monday, July 19, 2004, Fulton County Daily Report, by Melanie A. Levs, quoting Lee Creasman.

Accessibility: Removing Barriers for ADA Compliance, 2004 Issue 1, The Flame, The Magazine of the National Franchisee Association, by Douglas Duerr.

Restaurant Employees' Union Announces Merger, July 2004, Restaurant Startup & Growth by William Pinto, Jr.

Regulatory Changes in Overtime Compensation, July 2004, Georgia County Magazine, by Douglas Duerr.

Hospitality Lawyers Caution Businesses to Address Staff Language Barriers, June 2004, Restaurant Startup & Growth, quoting Alisa Pittman.

Legal Eagles Offer Operators the Tools to Protect Against Costly Litigation, May 1, 2004, Restaurants & Institutions Magazine, by Allison Perlik, Senior Editor, quoting Vic Cavanaugh & Sanford Posner.

 "Standards For Evidence, EEOC Charges Left to Lower Courts" Workforce Management - March 17, 2008, quote by Will Deveney.