The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to resolve a split between the Seventh and Eighth Circuits related to a federal program that is a well-kept secret. Nothing as intriguing as Russian spies or hacked emails… but, I think, interesting nonetheless. Of course, you have heard about the Social Security system. And you probably know … Continue Reading
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in United States v. Quality Stores, Inc., No. 12-1408.,188 L. Ed. 2d 413, has broader implications for employers than its legal holding. On its face, the holding is that supplemental unemployment compensation benefits paid to terminated employees after a reduction in force or closing of an operation are subject … Continue Reading