IN THIS ISSUE:

*U.S. Supreme Court Determines That Civil Rights Act Covers Retaliation Claims

*Union Sponsors Wage and Hour Lawsuit As Means To Organize Workforce

*Mere "Temporal Proximity" Insufficient To Allow Discrimination and Retaliation Claims To Proceed

*NEWS BITES:

..California "Hands Free" Cellular Phone Law Is Here

..Premium Holiday Pay May Be "Credited" Against Overtime

..Reminder For Employers Who Hire Unpaid Interns Or Trainees

..New Federal Genetic Discrimination Law

..Abortion Discrimination Prohibited By Employment Discrimination Laws

..California "Kin Care" Law Applies To Non-Traditional Sick Leave Policies

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