Vance v. Ball State University

Supervisors And Managers May Be Held To Higher Conduct Standards

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/30/2013

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has held that an employer can hold supervisors and managers to higher standards of conduct than rank-and-file employees....more

Dynamic Year Expected in Labor and Employment Law

by Philip Berkowitz, Huan Xiong | Littler on 1/24/2013

President Obama's re-election, a newly active NLRB, and important decisions pending before the Supreme Court promise to make 2013 an interesting year in labor and employment law – domestically and internationally. Here is a...more

Employment Law Update: US Supreme Court Set to Define "Supervisor" for Purposes of Title VII

by Cherie Blackburn, Molly Cherry, John Cole | Nexsen Pruet, PLLC on 1/23/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case that could have a significant impact on employer liability. Specifically, as the result of an appeal in Vance v. Ball State University, et al, 646 F.3d 461 (7th Cir....more

11th Circuit Rules Cat's Paw Theory Not Applicable In Age Discrimination Cases

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/23/2013

In Sims v. MVM, Inc., +2013 U.S. App. Lexis 1130 (11th Cir. 2013), the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the cat's paw theory of liability does not apply to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Thus,...more

Employment Law Newsletter - January 2013

by Arianna Gleckel | Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC on 1/17/2013

In This Issue: - The Definition of “Supervisor” Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Who Owns Your Twitter Account? - Excerpt from Who Owns Your Twitter Account? Do you have a Twitter...more

What To Watch At The Supreme Court In 2013

by David B. Weisenfeld | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/10/2013

With the Supreme Court's first oral arguments of 2013 underway this week, there are several employment-related cases of note still awaiting decisions....more

Reading the Tea Leaves for Employment Law in 2013 (Harry Potter Edition)

by Daniel A. Schwartz | Pullman & Comley, LLC on 1/10/2013

In this week’s Connecticut Law Tribune, I filed my annual “forecast” of employment law for 2013. As with the weather forecasts, it is subject to change on a moment’s notice. So drink your “tea” with a grain of...more

Are You My Supervisor?

by Paul Monsees | Foley & Lardner LLP on 1/3/2013

Late last month, the Supreme Court considered whether and when a co-worker can be deemed a supervisor for purposes of evaluating if the employer is strictly liable for that person’s harassment of another employee....more

Who Is Really A Supervisor? Employer Liability For Hostile Work Environment Claims

by Nefertari S. Rigsby | Akerman Senterfitt on 12/18/2012

The Supreme Court recently held oral arguments in the case Vance v. Ball State University, 646 F.3d 461 (7th Cir. 2011), which addresses the meaning of a "supervisor" in hostile work environment claims. If the Court applies...more

Who Is a “Supervisor” Under Title VII and Why You Should Care

by Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP on 12/18/2012

Oral Argument in Vance v. Ball State University Takes an Unexpected Turn - Late last month the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Vance v. Ball State University, No. 11-556. The issue that Vance is expected to...more

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