“No matter what a person’s background, race, or economic standing, if the juror does not pay attention, the juror does not belong on any jury,” wrote Presiding Justice Arthur Gilbert of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six.
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‘Fire All the Bullets Now’: EEOC Enforcements Surge
Most of the cases focused on gender discrimination, but two of the suits alleged pregnancy discrimination and two others claimed mistreatment of transgender employees.
More Law Firms Are Moving to Hybrid Offices, but They Must Boost Appeal of Sharing
Law firms often don’t have a documented plan to address key details in their office return. That matters because firms need to boost the appeal of shared space to make it work in the long run.
Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace
In his Employment Law column, Nicholas Pappas discusses applicable agency guidance, along with federal and state laws that employers should consider when enacting a COVID-19 vaccination policy. He identifies several practical issues that employers should consider in determining whether and how to mandate that employees be vaccinated before returning to the workplace.
To Mask or Unmask in Offices? Some Law Firms Are Updating Their Mask Guidelines
Weil Gotshal and Husch Blackwell will not require vaccinated workers to wear masks in offices, depending on local rules. But several other law firms are sticking to mask policies in offices for now.
3rd Circ.: Employer Has Right to Fire Employee for Offensive Facebook Post
The employment at-will doctrine generally provides employers the leeway needed to cut ties with employees who act or say things that are off color or offensive, even when it is not related to the job itself. A recent case out of Pittsburgh put the limits of this leeway to the test.
Judge Finds ‘Conclusory and Vague Allegations’ in Black Lawyer’s Discrimination Suit
Civil rights attorney Josephine Smalls Miller—in the wake of a federal judge’s ruling against her discrimination claims—said she’ll continue to pursue the case and will go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit if necessary.
Tenth Circuit Explicates the ‘Inference of Discrimination’ and ‘Pretext’ Requirements in Title VII Claims Based on Favoritism
The circuit court provided roadmaps for both plaintiff’s counsel seeking to establish a jury question on so-called “favoritism” claims and defense counsel seeking summary judgment on such claims.
When Law Firm Offices Shut, Work-Life Boundaries Crumbled. Rebuilding Them Will Be Difficult.
Three firm leaders all said they are examining the challenges of work-from-home burnout, a hybrid office model and how to handle individual situations. It hasn’t been easy.
Repeal Title VII Damage Caps in Response to #MeToo
Of the various recommendations currently in play to initiate workplace and civil rights reform, to provide a meaningful path to justice, repealing the antiquated caps is both necessary and belated.
Law Firm Staffers Don’t Want to Return to Offices. Should They Get the Choice?
Law firm leaders are closely eyeing the savings on real estate when more employees are working remotely.
Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace: A Guide for NJ Employers
New Jersey employers considering mandating vaccines for their employees need to start planning now.
Getting Into the Weeds of Marijuana Legalization: A Guide for Employers
Employers should make sure their testing programs are compliant with existing laws, their supervisors are trained to observe intoxication, and their policies are strong—but also flexible.
Don’t Throw Caution to the Winds: Discrimination and Harassment in the Age of Teleworking
Employees working remotely may still experience incidents that give rise to claims of discrimination and/or harassment virtually, through video streaming platforms or chat apps as well as email and text messages.
How This Connecticut Statute Facilitates Workplace Anti-Bullying Lawsuits
A Bridgeport attorney has filed suit on behalf of a then-17-year-old girl, alleging the teenager was forced – after intense harassment – to post online about her experiences.