Discrimination, Termination, Harassment

US Regional Employment 2021: Alabama | Insights & Events

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 10/29/2021

Law and Practice Chambers - The 2020 Chambers US Regional Employment Guide features guidance on employment law across 14 states and includes a unique state comparison tool for readers. The guide provides expert legal...more

Discipline Based on Social Media Activity – An Update

Zelle LLP on 11/6/2015

Social media is no longer trendy. It’s commonplace, and so is discipline imposed because an employee posts something inappropriate. According to a Proskauer survey, 70 percent of employers report taking disciplinary action...more

Fired Employee Who Accused Coworkers of Sleeping with Boyfriend Lacks Triable Bias Claim

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 3/21/2014

A retail employer did not violate federal civil rights laws or the Massachusetts state anti-discrimination law when it fired an employee because she made harassing, disparaging, and inappropriate accusations against her...more

EEOC Sues Cordia Senior Living for Retaliation

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 9/13/2013

Federal Agency Says Westmont Senior Residence Fired Employee for Complaining About Sexual Hostile Work Environment - CHICAGO - A Westmont, Ill., senior living center violated federal law by retaliating against an...more

Supreme Court Makes Defending Title VII Cases Easier For Employers; Decides To Review Noel Canning, Will Rule On NLRB Recess...

Laner Muchin, Ltd. on 7/10/2013

On June 24, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued opinions in two cases which are clear victories for employers. First, in Vance v. Ball State University, the Supreme Court held that “an employer may be vicariously liable for...more

Employers Prevail In Two U.S. Supreme Court Decisions

Pierce Atwood LLP on 6/27/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two closely watched decisions Monday affecting Title VII cases....more

"But for" causation must be used in Title VII retaliation cases, U.S. Supreme Court says

Miller Canfield on 6/25/2013

Title VII retaliation claims must be proven according to traditional “but for” causation principles, and not the less strict “motivating factor” standard applicable to other claims under the Statute, the U.S. Supreme Court...more

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Two Key Title VII Rulings

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 6/25/2013

On June 24, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two highly-anticipated decisions. In Vance v. Ball State University, the justices considered whether the “supervisor” liability rule established by Supreme Court...more

Supreme Court Decides Two Significant Cases in Favor of Employers

Baker Donelson on 6/25/2013

On June 24, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two decisions that will provide useful tools to employers in defending employment litigation....more

East Coast Waffles Settles EEOC Lawsuit for Retaliation

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 3/29/2013

Federal Agency Charged Restaurant Fired Employee for Complaining About Customer Harassment - TAMPA, Fla. - East Coast Waffles, Inc., an Atlanta-based company which owns and operates more than 100 Waffle House...more

Store Manager’s Disability And Harassment Claims Were Properly Dismissed

Proskauer - California Employment Law on 3/27/2013

Cynthia Lawler alleged disability discrimination, harassment, retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”) associated with the termination of her employment. The district court granted summary...more

Why Employers Need To Keep Adequate Records

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP on 2/13/2013

Here is a pattern that tends to repeat itself often in employment litigation. A disgruntled employee sues an employer for discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination. A lawsuit is filed. And then, the attorney who...more

Kintetsu International Express to Pay $77,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Harassment, Retaliation Suit

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 2/4/2013

Supervisor Constantly Degraded Tour Coordinator with Arthritis, Then Forced Her and Co-Worker Out for Reporting Harassment, Federal Agency Charged - HONOLULU, Hawaii - Kintetsu International Express (USA), Inc. - a...more

Employment Law in Costa Rica: A Country Protective of its Employees and Natural Environment

Fisher Phillips on 1/18/2013

On January 9, 2013 it was reported in thecostaricanews.com that the Costa Rican government has announced a new aggressive policy to attract foreign investment. According to the article, the government of Costa Rican’s...more

No Disability Discrimination Where Employee Cannot Competently Perform Job, Ninth Circuit Holds

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP on 1/15/2013

In Lawler v. Montblac North American LLC, the plaintiff, Cynthia Lawler, a store manager at a boutique retail store, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Lawler initiated the action after Defendant employer terminated her...more

California Court Upholds Arbitration Agreement

Proskauer - California Employment Law on 1/14/2013

Maribel Baltazar sued her former employer, Forever 21, Inc., alleging she was constructively discharged and subjected to discrimination and harassment based on her race and sex....more

McCormick & Schmick’s to Pay $47,814 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 1/9/2013

Deaf Prep Cook at National Harbor Restaurant Demoted, Harassed, Retaliated Against and Fired, Federal Agency Charged - BALTIMORE - McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, Inc. will pay $47,814 and provide other...more

Doing Business in Canada: Employment & Labour

Bennett Jones LLP on 10/18/2012

The relationship between an employer and an employee in Canada is heavily regulated. All jurisdictions in Canada – both federal and provincial - have enacted legislation (statutes and regulations) governing various aspects of...more

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