Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Rights, Administrative Law

Fenwick Employment Brief - December 2012

by Sheeva J. Ghassemi-Vanni, Daniel J. McCoy | Fenwick & West LLP on 12/19/2012

In This Issue: - FEATURE ARTICLES Supreme Court Emphasizes Supremacy Of Federal Arbitration Act and Honest Belief Inadequate Defense In CFRA Interference Claim. - NEWS BITES Class Action...more

Navigating the Two-Way Street of Workplace Accommodation

by Field Law on 11/8/2012

The phrase “accommodation is a two-way street” appears often in arbitration and human rights decisions that discuss an employer’s duty to accommodate its employees. That accommodation has been characterized this way means...more

Fenwick Employment Brief - August 2012

by Fenwick & West LLP on 8/17/2012

In This Issue: Time To Tidy Up Your Arbitration Clause; California Court Provides Insight Into Application And Scope Of Administrative Exemption; NEWS BITES: Employers Can Recover Against Advances On Commissions;...more

Fenwick Employment Brief - May 2012

by Fenwick & West LLP on 5/14/2012

In This Issue: - Attorney Fees Not Recoverable For Prevailing Party In Meal And Rest Period Cases - EEOC Provides Guidance Regarding Use Of Criminal History In Employment Decisions - News Bites ..Court...more

Employment Law Issues in the Workplace: EEOC Developments

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 5/4/2012

Over the past few years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has shifted its focus towards systemic lawsuits. It has also been able to obtain larger settlements than in the past. This article provides an...more

"Employment Flash" - March 2012

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/22/2012

The March 2012 edition covers important new developments in labor and employment law, including the following: - Expanded Protections for Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblowers; - NLRB Limits Use of Class Action...more

Labor Letter - March 2012

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 3/2/2012

In This Issue: “If They Hate You, They Must Hate Me Too” By Greg Ballew (Kansas City) On February 9, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit addressed the issue of whether alleged...more

2012 Employment Law Update : New Developments in Employment Law 2012

by Hopkins & Carley on 2/9/2012

Each year, Hopkins & Carley provides its clients and friends with a summary of the new laws and legal developments from the past year that we believe will have the greatest impact on employers. This week, we are happy...more

Legal Alert: Mandatory Mediation in Minnesota

by FordHarrison on 12/29/2011

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) announced last month that it is requiring mediation for every charge of discrimination filed with the Department. Previously, the MDHR only offered mediation for early...more

CHRO Attorney Agrees Emphasis at Agency “Has Shifted From MAR to Mediation”

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 12/23/2011

Earlier this week, I wrote about the perception among some that the CHRO has been retaining more cases for investigation by letting more cases through the Merit Assessment Review. These cases that used to be dismissed —...more

Are Any Cases Getting Thrown Out as “Frivolous” at the CHRO Anymore?

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 12/22/2011

State Law Changes To CHRO As I’ve noted before, the CHRO procedures were changed effective October 1, 2011. One question that we had at the time was whether the CHRO would be retaining more discrimination claims by...more

Employers Should Update Their Discrimination Policies in Light of the EEOC's Increased Awards for Discrimination Victims in 2011

by Cole Schotz on 12/16/2011

Overall, 2011 was a record breaking year for the EEOC. During the 2011 fiscal year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) won a record-breaking $365 million for discrimination victims. In addition, the EEOC’s...more