Friday, September 28, 2007
Week In Review (September 28, 2007)
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Benefits Alert - Less Than 100 Days - That’s How Long Your Company Has to Comply with Section 409A in Operation.
With open enrollment only weeks away, your new online system is still being tested. It’s not going well. The latest merger, the largest yet, is closing at year-end, meaning thousands of new and wary employees must assimilate into your benefit programs. Your daughter wants to be who for Halloween? And isn’t it your turn to host your spouse’s family (all of them) for Thanksgiving?
Located On: Ogletree Deakins
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California Supreme Court Issues Two Big Decisions.
The California Supreme Court ended the summer with a bang by announcing two major decisions which could have far-reaching effects. Here is a brief overview of the implications of each case to California employers.
Located On: Fisher & Phillips, LLP
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Seven deadly workplace sins
CNN.com - September 21, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Week In Review (September 21, 2007)
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New EEO-1 Rules.
Employers with 100 or more employees (and covered government contractors/subcontractors with 50 or more employees) must annually file an EEO-1 Report with the EEOC. However, the EEO-1 form due by September 30, 2007, will differ from the old form in two respects: (1) the “Officials and Managers” category will be split into two separate categories; and (2) the existing five racial classifications have been expanded to seven.
Located On: Littler Mendelson, P.C.
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Court Rules for Employer in Emotional Distress Case (pdf).
Summary judgment standards for emotional distress claims clarified.
Located On: Nexsen Pruet
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7-Eleven sued for job reference disclosure
Pacific Business News - September 18, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Week In Review (September 14, 2007)
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Ten Steps to Avoid a Discrimination Lawsuit (pdf).
As a management side employment attorney, I am often called upon to provide advice to clients who wish to terminate an employee. Here is a sample of the typical conversation that often occurs late on a Friday afternoon.
Located On: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
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California Supreme Court Employment Law Decisions 2006-2007.
The California Supreme Court decided several significant employment law cases since our last summary in August 2006. The Court’s opinions address a number of topics, from employment at will to class actions. The Court also has accepted review of several decisions that could be blockbusters in the months to come. We summarize below the recently decided cases and those that remain pending.
Located On: Shaw Valenza LLP
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Gen Y shows why loyalty is waning
Kansas City Star - September 10, 2007
Friday, September 07, 2007
Week In Review (September 7, 2007)
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Coach Wins Stunning Verdict In Title IX Retaliation Case.
A former women’s volleyball coach at Fresno State University was awarded what is believed to be the largest ever jury award in a Title IX retaliation case, receiving over $5.8 million dollars—almost $2 million more than her lawyers had even asked for. This case is a startling reminder to all educational institutions of the importance of compliance with Title IX, and more importantly, highlights some pitfalls that can lead to such a large verdict. Vivas v. Fresno State University.
Located On: Fisher & Phillips, LLP
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California Alert - CA Supreme Court Issues Three Key Decisions.
California employers should be aware of three decisions in the last week that will impact the way they do business here.
Located On: Ogletree Deakins
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Harassment claims are serious business
North Jersey Media - September 04, 2007
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