When it comes to managing employees, every decision matters—especially terminations. The story of Jesus “Jesse” Fonseca, a Walmart truck driver awarded $34.7 million in a…
Senate Bill 497 (SB 497) heralds a significant shift in California's employment law landscape, particularly concerning retaliation against employees for engaging in protected activities. This…
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) joined the several other divisions of the Department of Labor in publishing regulations that prohibit or severely restrict…
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the more difficult laws for employer compliance. The regulations are long and convoluted and filled…
If you have any exposure to the daily news or, in some places, just look out your window, you can find more than ample proof…
An alcoholic employee disclosed his dependency issues to his employer. After completing treatment, the employee was terminated. Add suspected associational discrimination to the mix, and…
While this is a Tennessee case, it is highly advisable to check your local state requirements as they likely are very similar. Under Tennessee law, a…
A recent case decided by the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals provides helpful guidance for addressing "regarded as" disabled claims brought under the Americans…
Tomas Alarcon, 59, alleged that Professional Plastics Inc., fired him because of his age and tried to cover it up by claiming that the basis…
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