JURIST

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In addition, 6,307 unlawfully discharged workers were offered employment reinstatement. General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo observed that during the pandemic, workers have experienced uncertainty and collaborated on improving employment conditions. ” Currently, NLRB reports show over 11,000 pending charges and petition filings.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

MAY 6, 2022

Wrongful termination occurs when your employer fires you without a justifiable reason. Breach of contract or covenant If your contract lists specific actions that could lead to termination, but your employer’s reason does not apply to any listed in your contract, you may have a case for wrongful termination for breach of contract.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

JANUARY 31, 2024

It is the public policy of California to protect employees from being retaliated against by their employers for disclosing information that the employee has reason to believe involves a violation of a state or federal statute or law or for refusing to participate in an activity that would violate a state, federal, or local rule or regulation.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit Friday ruled that employees who work for US-based companies overseas are not protected by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act , which protects employees of publicly traded companies who report illegal activity by their employers.

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Law 360

JULY 21, 2023

Counsel for oilfield services giant Schlumberger pressed an ex-engineer Friday about what basis she had to feel like she was retaliated against for making two formal discrimination complaints, indicating that a transfer to Alaska that the company offered her would have built her skill set and helped her remain employed during an industry downturn.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

JULY 21, 2023

Employers do not take firing employees lightly as it can impact their team’s morality. This is when an employer terminates you for an invalid reason. If you believe your employer terminated you for the wrong reason, go through this checklist to see if you are right. Plus, they do not want to risk violating any labor laws.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As we approach the new year, it is time to look at some of the new California employment laws that will go into effect in 2024. Expansion of Sick Leave Requirements Effective January 1, 2024, California employers will need to increase their employee paid sick leave amounts. Rothman & Associates.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Harassment and retaliation. One of the most startling study findings is that more than 7 in 10 people (72 percent) who report workplace sexual harassment later face some form of retaliation. Common forms of retaliation. In addition to those mentioned, other forms of retaliation include: Denied pay raises. Demotions.

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Law 360

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A former marketing executive at electric truck maker Rivian hit her former employer with gender discrimination and retaliation claims Thursday, alleging in a complaint filed in California state court that she was abruptly fired after flagging "toxic bro culture" at the company.

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Law 360

JANUARY 17, 2023

A former Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas employee sued the nonprofit in Texas federal court Tuesday for allegedly discriminating against her and instituting unlawful employment practices when its president retaliated against her for not fully participating in the "cult-like" Christian religious atmosphere she created and for "living in sin." (..)

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

police officers have filed a lawsuit against the District, alleging its police department has engaged in “repeated, coordinated and relentless retaliation” against Black female officers who have complained about discrimination or other police misconduct, reports the Washington Post. Ten current and former Black female D.C.

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SCOTUSBlog

MAY 1, 2023

UBS Securities , the second case granted on Monday’s order list , the justices will consider the interpretation of the whistleblower protection provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which bars publicly traded companies from discriminating against employees who report wrongdoing. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit reversed.

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Mondaq

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Radio personality Melissa McGurren has sued her former employer, Hubbard Radio, for gender discrimination and retaliation and for defaming her by portraying her as a liar to protect her former co-host,

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Harassment and retaliation Researchers analyzed data from more than 3,300 requests submitted between Jan. One of the most startling study findings is that more than 7 in 10 people (72 percent) who report workplace sexual harassment later face some form of retaliation.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

MARCH 24, 2023

At the beginning of each new year, the California State Legislative Branch enact a number of new laws, rules and regulations that affect most every employer and employee in our state. per hour for all employers, regardless of size. per hour for all employers, regardless of size. AB 1041 amended Section 12945.2

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 1, 2022

Boule considers whether to “extend” the Bivens cause of action to First Amendment retaliation claims and Fourth Amendment claims arising from immigration enforcement near the U.S. Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the continued vitality and expansion of lawsuits for damages against federal officers under Bivens v. Background.

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Chugh LLP

DECEMBER 1, 2021

However, these pages contain important information that could mean the difference between winning and losing an employment lawsuit. It is essential that employers work with their attorneys to develop employee handbooks that protect against lawsuits before they occur. Equal Employment and Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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Chugh LLP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is an insurance policy available to business owners and companies that protects them against lawsuits from potential, current, and past employees alleging that their legal rights have been violated. By: Minh Luong and Ashna Gorajia. Although it is not mandatory, it is usually highly recommended.

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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The controversy involves a morass of litigation arising out of the employment of Denise Badgerow by a Louisiana financial advising firm formerly operated by respondent Greg Walters and two other individuals. Specifically, the case asks when, if ever, do federal courts have jurisdiction over efforts to confirm (or vacate) an arbitration award.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

APRIL 22, 2022

The truth is that disabled employees have rights and are protected from retaliation for exercising those rights. The truth is that disabled employees have rights and are protected from retaliation for exercising those rights. It is a timely and good faith exchange of information between the employer and the employee.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 16, 2021

Not everyone is having the same experience. There are some very scary stories out there, lots of successes, too many halls of shame and finally, acceptance. Here is Ted Wells, litigation attorney in Los Angeles. Communication with Colleagues and Support Staff. But what I’ve lost in that sort of thing I’ve gained in group chats and Zoom happy hours.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 16, 2021

Not everyone is having the same experience. There are some very scary stories out there, lots of successes, too many halls of shame and finally, acceptance. Here is Ted Wells, litigation attorney in Los Angeles. Communication with Colleagues and Support Staff. But what I’ve lost in that sort of thing I’ve gained in group chats and Zoom happy hours.

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The Fashion Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That is what counsel for Resurrect By Night (“RBN”) asserts in an entry of default filed last week, asking a New York federal court to enter a default judgment in its favor – and award it any further relief that the court “deems just and proper” – on the basis that Plein’s corporate entities PP Retail USA, LLC, Philipp Plein Americas, Inc.,

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Share This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether federal prosecutors or defendants have the burden of proving their status as a Native American or not for purposes of criminal jurisdiction, and three conditional cross-petitions over Texas’ abortion ban. Jackson and United States v.

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Patently O

MAY 4, 2021

Editor’s Note: Avery Welker is a 1L at Mizzou and likely a future patent attorney. He is starting a new series linking law school canonical cases with intellectual property counterparts. You can email ideas for future posts to avery@patentlyo.com. – Dennis Crouch. By Avery Welker. Skyline Steel, LLC v. PilePro, LLC, 101 F.Supp 3d 394, 397 (S.D.N.Y.

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JURIST

AUGUST 2, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Monday announced it settled an employment discrimination case against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), a regional public transportation authority based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The settlement is not yet finalized, as the court has not yet approved of the terms.

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JURIST

APRIL 10, 2023

In her decision, Rovner emphasized that a religious employee’s practice cannot always be accommodated, particularly where that accommodation would impose undue hardship on the conduct of the employer’s business.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

MARCH 20, 2023

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the primary law that provides employees with protection from discrimination, retaliation and harassment in employment.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 24, 2021

Managing people is tough, and employment issues are among the thorniest that law firm managers must face. Here are a few observations and tips from an employment lawyer who also manages a law firm. As an employer, you have probably reflected on the fact that millennials (ages 24-39) are now the largest single segment of the U.S.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The US Supreme Court denied a petition to hear an appeal Tuesday concerning the exclusion of potential jurors based on the jurors’ religious beliefs in a Missouri sex discrimination case. In 2021 the jury found in her favor regarding the claims for sexual discrimination and a hostile work environment and awarded her $275,000 in damages.

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SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 26, 2023

Trevor Murray claims that UBS Securities, LLC, and UBS AG fired him in retaliation for reporting alleged fraud on shareholders. The federal district court in Manhattan, however, did not instruct the jury that a Sarbanes-Oxley antiretaliation claim requires a plaintiff to show that the employer intended to retaliate.

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The Crime Report

APRIL 6, 2022

The National Football League (NFL) has been put on warning that it faces legal action in six states unless it addresses allegations of workplace harassment of women and minorities, reports The New York Times.

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SCOTUSBlog

AUGUST 13, 2021

As a prerequisite to employment, the mission requires regular church attendance, a pastor’s recommendation, and an explanation of the applicant’s relationship with Jesus. Woods applied anyway, despite also not satisfying any of the mission’s other prerequisites for employment.

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LegalReader

JUNE 24, 2022

Discrimination can occur before you even become an “official” employee.

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JURIST

AUGUST 4, 2021

The announcement comes at the end of a five-month investigation led by former federal prosecutor Joon Kim and employment attorney Anne Clark. ” The allegations range from repeated counts of inappropriate groping and touching to the existence of a culture of harassment and exploitation to retaliation. .'”

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At the Lectern

JANUARY 27, 2022

’ ” Under the McDonnell Douglas test, the employee has the burden of demonstrating that an employer’s proffered legitimate reason is a pretext for discrimination or retaliation. Supreme Court’s decision in McDonnell Douglas (1973) 411 U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in McDonnell Douglas (1973) 411 U.S.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

APRIL 18, 2022

In 2019, California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1001 was enacted to prohibit any settlement or separation agreement from preventing the disclosure of factual information related to any civil claim involving an act of sexual assault, sexual or other sex-based workplace harassment or discrimination, or retaliation for reporting the same.

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