A managerial employee is someone who formulates, determines, and effectuates management policies by expressing and making operative decisions of its employer. Pursuant to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), persons who provide managerial...
employment
mass layoff
In general, a mass layoff refers to a situation where a significant number of employees are terminated or laid off by an employer within a defined timeframe. However, the legal definition of a mass layoff can vary depending on the...
master
A master is an antiquated term which referred to an employer and has since been supplanted by the latter term. A master is also a party in a relationship between a master and servant, which is now primarily referred to as the employment relationship...
master and servant
An antiquated term which describes the employment relationship within employment law and is sometimes used in agency law. This relationship can exist, for example, between an employer and employee or an employer and an independent contractor. With...
medical certification
The medical certification is a document that an employer may require for an employee to take an FMLA leave year. Commonly, the employee will have fifteen calendar days to deliver the medical certification. A health care provider must issue...
mental competence
Mental competency refers to a person’s ability to make rational decisions and express themselves. In the legal context, mental competency means a person’s capacity to understand the basic nature and purpose of court proceedings, his/her roles with...
mental health
Mental health and the law interact in numerous ways. The term "competence" signifies a legal conclusion that an individual is capable of entering into a binding contract, transferring assets, or participating in a legal proceeding. The...
Midwest Piping Doctrine
The Midwest Piping Doctrine is a policy followed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) marked by complete neutrality by employers in rival union situations. The doctrine arose out of the decision in Midwest Piping & Supply Co., 63...
minimum wage
Minimum wage laws establish a base level of pay that employers are required to pay certain covered employees. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. In addition to a federal minimum wage, some states also have their own minimum...
mixed-motive instruction
Mixed-motive instructions are used by courts in many discrimination and improper retaliation cases. These instructions usually take the following form: "If the plaintiff shows that the defendant did something that hurt them, and the action...