In Thompson v. Real Estate Mortgage Network, the Third Circuit addressed a variety of ways in which a plaintiff could pursue claims against entities that claimed they were not her employer.
The plaintiff was hired as a mortgage underwriter by defendant Security Atlantic Mortgage Company (“SAMC”). Allegedly in response to an investigation being conducted into SAMC 's mortgage practices, the plaintiff and others were directed to complete job applications for Real Estate Mortgage Network ("REMN"), a “sister company” of SAMC. The plaintiff completed ...
By Michael Kun
At virtually every point in time, we have thought of ourselves as being technologically advanced.
Older readers of this blog will recall the first time they ever saw a calculator. It was the size of a paperback novel, it cost more than $100, and it was spectacular. It was unfathomable that anyone would ever design anything more advanced. Now, you can get a calculator at the checkout stand of your local supermarket for about $2. And you will probably raise a few eyebrows if you buy one, if only because most people have no need for calculators. They are built right into most laptop ...
By Michael Kun
You run a supermarket. You contract with a janitorial company to come in every night to clean the aisles after you close.
You run an ad agency. You retain a contractor to handle your mailroom.
You run a law firm. You bring in a company to update the books in your law library.
You run a hotel. You contract with a van service to shuttle your guests to and from the airport.
Whatever business you are in, you are bound to enter into contracts with vendors to provide a variety of services.
And, except where they subcontract that work out, each of those vendors uses its employees to fulfill ...
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