Friday, November 17, 2006
Week In Review (November 17, 2006)
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Employers Beware as Retaliation Claims Increase.
Companies faced with a Title VII lawsuit often think that if they can successfully defend against the underlying charge of discrimination or harassment, they are out of the woods. However, as the employer in Stone-Clark v. Blackhawk, Inc. (D.D.C., No. 04-0373, 11/1/06) recently learned, this is not always the case, especially when the lawsuit includes an allegation of retaliation.
Located On: Helms Mulliss & Wicker
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San Francisco Requires Employers to Offer Paid Sick Days.
San Francisco employers must provide paid sick leave to employees—including part-time employees, temporary workers and participants in Welfare-to-Work Programs—who are employed within the geographical limits of the City and County of San Francisco under an ordinance approved by the City’s voters on November 7, 2006.
Located On: Jackson Lewis LLP
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‘What’s your greatest weakness?’ 3 smart replies
CNN Money - November 14, 2006
Friday, November 10, 2006
Week In Review (November 10, 2006)
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Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation in the Workplace.
Sensitivity to religious issues in the workplace is growing. Consider the following scenarios.
Located On: Faegre & Benson
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Motherhood with Small Children Gender Discrimination Claim is Sanctioned by Massachusetts Court (pdf).
Gender discrimination, in theory, should be easy to spot. There are only two genders. Treating either gender differently from the other would seem to be the hallmark of any viable gender discrimination claim. However, courts cannot agree with that simple proposition.
Located On: Nixon Peabody LLP.
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What happened to courtesy in workplace?
Daily Record - November 06, 2006
Friday, November 03, 2006
Week In Review (November 3, 2006)
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The Changing Picture On Minimum Wage.
Employers consistently read advisories and bulletins alerting them to proposed legislation that would amend the federal or state minimum wage. Discussions and worries about increased payroll costs traditionally heat up during the summer months and then fizzle out as the legislation stalls in Congress and state legislatures.
Located On: Fisher & Phillips, LLP
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Must A Complaint Be “Official” To Count?
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled that restaurant servers who complained to management that a new tip policy violated state wage laws could pursue their claims for retaliatory discharge. Three waiters at a famous Boston restaurant were fired after complaining to management that a new tip policy violated state wage laws.
Located On: Fisher & Phillips, LLP
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Bully can’t be stopped apparently
Orlando Sentinel - November 01, 2006
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