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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Demotions

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Don’t let a bad employee’s protected activity lead you into the twilight zone.

You are about to enter another dimension. A journey into the world of discrimination and retaliation. Consider, if you will, the case of an employee who suspects that he or she is about to be fired or demoted for misconduct...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Peeping Is Harassment, Even If “Peep-ee” Doesn't See It Going On, Court Says

Of course it is! Every time I think I’ve heard everything, I hear another thing. Melinda Abbt was a firefighter for the City of Houston. On her own personal computer, she had a video of herself dancing nude. She made the...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Employment Practices Newsletter - May 2016

Department of Labor's Persuader Rule Convinces No One - The Department of Labor's controversial Final Rule on Persuader Reporting became effective April 25, 2016. The Rule significantly strengthens a union's rights under...more

Franczek P.C.

Employee Tells a Co-Worker That He Plans to Misuse FMLA Leave. Court Says It's OK to Demote 'Em!

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Keith was a manager for Costco. By all accounts, he wasn’t a very good employee. The store disciplined Keith over customer complaints, dress code violations, and failing to perform his job duties. Consequently, he was...more

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