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Federal appeals court upholds termination based on FMLA misuse
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former Chicago Transit Authority employee, concluding that the employee was terminated for violating […]
EEOC sues FedEx over failure to accommodate blind employees
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirms DHS authority to terminate Temporary Protected Status, impacting employers with foreign workers on TPS-based work authorizations.
How the Supreme Court TPS ruling affects employers
The U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that the Department of Homeland Security had the authority to terminate Temporary Protected Status has immediate implications for employers, particularly those with foreign workers […]
EEOC warns pre-employment health questionnaires may violate GINA
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently reminded employers that pre-employment health questionnaires may violate the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) if they directly or indirectly request genetic information, including family […]
Federal court revives sexual orientation discrimination claim
The 9tn U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently revived a former employee’s sexual orientation discrimination claim, emphasizing that courts must carefully examine whether workplace conduct reflects actionable bias rather than […]
Best practices for supporting LGBTQ+ employees traveling abroad
For many employees, an international assignment or business trip is an exciting professional opportunity. But for LGBTQ+ employees, travel to certain countries may involve additional obstacles, including safety concerns, privacy […]
Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge
“Plush role inside a big company. Gourmet meals all day. The kind of position most people would give an arm and a leg for. The people were great, but the […]
Employer sued over termination tied to TikTok video
A former Alaska Airlines flight attendant has sued the airline, alleging race and sex discrimination after she was terminated over a TikTok video showing her dancing in uniform on a […]
EEOC secures court win in challenge over transgender bias enforcement shift
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent rollback of certain enforcement efforts involving transgender workplace discrimination claims, marking a procedural win for the […]
When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
A performance improvement plan — also referred to as a “PIP” — is a human resources tool commonly used by employers. As illustrated by a recent 1st U.S. Circuit Court […]
Justice Department challenges EEOC disparate-impact guidance
Federal agencies propose a rule requiring recipients of federal grants to use the E-Verify system, expanding immigration compliance for many employers.
Federal agencies propose mandatory E-Verify for grant recipients
Federal agencies propose a rule requiring recipients of federal grants to use the E-Verify system, expanding immigration compliance for many employers.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
- Premises Liability – Fall down stairs at resort results in injuries, death
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Workers’ Compensation- Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice- Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Struck in face by forklift, woman suffers brain injury
- Negligence and Tort – Group home resident falls, sustaining femur fracture
Opinion Digests
- Negligence – Neighbors ordered to pay $300,000 for boundary wall collapse
- Fraud – Court vacates fraud judgment against home sellers
- Employment – Former employee’s claims against ODU are narrowed
- Civil Rights – Civil rights suit was filed too late
- Criminal – Woman dodges disorderly conduct conviction
- Zoning – Disgruntled resident’s suit against County zoning officials is dismissed
- Criminal – Trial court lost jurisdiction to act on defendant’s motion
- Civil Procedure – Court seals briefs and exhibits
- Freedom of Information – UVA appropriately withheld documents under ‘working papers’ exemption
- Contract – Sprint sued for terminating contract in bad faith
- Bankruptcy – Purchaser of assets dodges bankrupt predecessor’s alleged liability
- Landlord and tenant – Commercial landlord’s suit against tenant is dismissed
