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SHRM Newsletter- EEOC Million Dollar Verdict Reduced Due to Statutory Caps
Posted on May. 16, 2013

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2013-9 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

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EEOC Wins Millions in Employment Cases
Posted on May. 8, 2013

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2013-8 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

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Utah SHRM Newsletter: EEOC Update, New I-9 Forms and Fair Labor Standards Act
Posted on Apr. 23, 2013

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2013-6 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

CONTENTS:

  • PARTIAL DEAFNESS RULED NOT TO BE ADA DISABILITY
  • EEOC HOLDS HEARINGS ON QUALITY OF INVESTIGATIONS
  • EEOC LAWYER WARNS OF MORE PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION CASES
  • TIPS FOR USING NEW I-9 FORMS
  • WHAT FLSA IS NOT ABOUT
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Utah SHRM Newsletter: Legislative Update, Affordable Care Act and More
Posted on Mar. 26, 2013

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2013-6 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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Utah SHRM Newsletter - Legislative Update
Posted on Mar. 13, 2013

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2013-5 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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Utah SHRM Newsletter - Legislative Alert - Part II
Posted on Feb. 13, 2013

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2013-4 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

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Utah SHRM Newsletter - Legislative Alert - Part I
Posted on Feb. 8, 2013

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2013-3 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

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Utah SHRM Newsletter - The NLRB and Employee Handbooks - An Update
Posted on Feb. 4, 2013

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2013-2 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

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SHRM Newsletter- Interesting Things About Employment Law in 2013
Posted on Jan. 15, 2013

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2013-1 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

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Utah SHRM Newsletter - A Midnight Clear
Posted on Dec. 19, 2012

This is Utah SHRM Legal-mail no. 2012-24 prepared for Salt Lake SHRM, the Human Resources Association of Central Utah (HRACU), the Northern Utah Human Resources Association (NUHRA), the Color Country Human Resources Association (CCHRA), the Bridgerland Society for Human Resource Management and Utah at-large members of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

Hopefully at this time of the year, you will forgive me if I veer away from the usual employment law content and take a moment to reflect on something just a bit more profound...A MIDNIGHT CLEAR.

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mikeAttorney Michael
Patrick O'Brien

Mike O’Brien is an experienced and accomplished employment attorney, media lawyer and courtroom litigator.  He is active in SHRM and has received the highest possible reviews from rating services like Martindale - Hubbell (AV rating), Chambers USA, Utah Business Legal Elite, Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who Legal USA, and SuperLawyers.  HR Executive Online has named him as one of America’s most powerful 100 employment lawyers, but keep in mind, this does not mean he is good at moving heavy furniture.

Awards and Recognition

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Chambers 2011 Attorney

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Michael Patrick O'Brien
 

Best Lawyers In America, “Salt Lake City Best Lawyers Employment Law Lawyer Of The Year,” 2011-2012

Best Lawyers In America, First Amendment Law, Labor And Employment Law, 2005-2012

Chambers USA, Labor & Employment, 2003-2011

Employment Lawyer Of The Year, Utah State Bar, 2001

Human Resources Executive, Nation’s Most Powerful Employment Lawyers In America, 2010

Mountain States Super Lawyers, 2007-2012

Utah Business Magazine, Legal Elite, Labor And Employment, 2006-2012