Workplace Discrimination Blog
Verdicts and settlements in workplace discrimination cases and Employment Law Group news.
Author: The Employment Law Group is located in Washington, D.C. It also authors Whistleblower Law Blog, Unpaid Overtime Blog, USERRA Rights Blog and Executive Counsel Blog.
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Recent Posts from Workplace Discrimination Blog
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Bill Introduced to Provide Sick-Leave for H1N1 Flu
On November 3, 2009, a bill entitled the Emergency Influenza Containment Act (H.R. 3991) was introduced by U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) and referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. The bill provides…
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President Signs Bill Expanding FMLA Coverage for Military
On October 28, 2009 President Obama approved legislation expanding the Family Medical Leave Act (FLMA). The amendment to the FLMA extends the availability of exigency leave to the family of regular armed forces in addition…
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TELG Client Wins Important Decision in 4th Circuit ADEA Claim
On October 22, 2009, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court ruling granting summary judgment against TELG client Dean Inman. Mr. Inman was the former Vice President of Technology at Klockner Pentaplast…
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CA Court of Appeal Harshly Criticizes Defense’s Abusive Motion for Summary Judgment in Employment Case
On October 9, 2009, the California Court of Appeals issued a decision in Nazir v. United Airlines, Inc. In a case which cautions defendants against over-burdening a plaintiff in the employment context, the Court reviewed…
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Federal Magistrate Judge Compels Former Employers to Produce Records of Accused
On October 16, 2009, a magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Virginia denied a protective order filed by the defense. The defendant in this case, Joseph Zengerle, was seeking to protect former employment records…
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Court Rules That Employers Can be Liable for an Independent Contractor’s Decision to Discriminate Against Job Applicants
The Second Circuit has clarified that an employer can be liable under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) for an independent contractor’s decision to discriminate against a job applicant because of his or her…
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Third Circuit Allows Male Employee to Proceed with Title VII Claim for Gender Stereotyping
On August 28, 2009, the Third Circuit issued a ruling in Prowel v. Wise Business Forms, Inc., which clearly states that an employee can bring a claim of gender stereotyping sex discrimination under Title VII. …
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Fair Employment and Housing Commission Updates Comparison Chart on FMLA and CFRA (California Family Rights Act) Regulations
In November 2008, the Department of Labor issued revised regulations for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which became effective on January 16, 2009. These new regulations however, differ from comparable regulations that California’s Fair…
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Fourth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment for Employer in Title VII Case
The Fourth Circuit has reversed summary judgment in a case brought by the EEOC, thereby allowing an African-American female to pursue her Title VII hostile work environment claim against her former employer, Central Wholesaler’s Inc. …
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EEOC Issues Guidance for Employees on Waivers in Severance Agreement
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a document titled, “Understanding Waivers of Discrimination Claims in Employee Severance Agreements” to provide guidance for employees on waivers executed as part of their severance agreements. The…