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Litigators at Work, published by Jackson Lewis P.C., focuses on employment law litigation and related workplace legal issues. The blog covers topics such as sexual harassment laws, whistleblower protections, discrimination claims including those based on gender identity, arbitration agreements enforcement, and compliance with evolving state and federal employment regulations. It also addresses practical employer concerns like workplace investigations, disability and leave management, wage and hour compliance, and employee rights under various statutes. The content is aimed at attorneys and HR professionals seeking updates and analysis on litigation trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in employment law.
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New York Employers: Gov. Hochul Signs New Sexual Harassment Laws into Effect
Seeking to address several open issues in New York’s sexual harassment laws, Governor Hochul has signed a package of legislation strengthening the state’s antiharassment initiative.
The legislation consists of three separate bills, two of which are relevant for private employers:…
Employee Whistleblower Protections Expanded Under New York Labor Law Section 740
By Jill Chow & Mary A. Smith
On October 28, 2021, Governor Hochul signed legislation which expanded the scope of whistleblower protection under New York Labor Law Section 740. The new amended law expands the scope of individuals protected, the definition of protected activity, and the types…
Transgender Discrimination Claims Continue to Evolve; Employers Should Take Note
On October 23, 2021, the Northern District of Illinois partially denied a motion to dismiss a transgender female police officer’s lawsuit, filed under federal civil rights law 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 740 ILCS 23/5(a) of the Illinois Civil Rights…
Ninth Circuit Rejects Ex-Tinder Employee’s Attempt to Avoid Arbitration
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that an ex-Tinder employee must arbitrate her claims against her former employer and cannot pursue her claims in court, even though her claims arose before she executed an arbitration agreement. In reaching…
Motion Dismissed: At-Will Employee, Laid-Off During COVID-19 Shutdown, Cannot Recover Commissions
Relying on the parties’ written employment agreement and compensation plans, a California federal district court held that an at-will employee who was laid off due to COVID-19 could not recover commissions that were not fully earned prior to his termination. …
Court Upholds Termination of Employee Who Used Prescription Medication That Was Prescribed 5 Years Earlier
A federal court in Indiana dismissed the disability discrimination and retaliation claims of a DOT-regulated driver who failed a random drug test due to prescription opioid use, holding that he did not sufficiently adhere to the employer’s policy or DOT…
Federal Arbitration Act Partial Bar on California’s Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Contracts, Court Holds
The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) only partially preempts California’s bar on mandatory arbitration agreements in employment, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has held, vacating the preliminary injunction that had been in place since early-2020 and enjoining enforcement…
In the Crosshairs: U.S. Congress Again Takes Aim at Arbitration Agreements in Employment Context
In the U.S. Congress’ latest proposal to strike against arbitration, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott introduced the Restoring Justice for Workers Act. The proposed legislation seeks to put an end to…
In Pennsylvania, Facial Expressions Matter.
A Pennsylvania court recently addressed whether a deponent could be compelled to remove a face mask during his deposition after the deponent refused, citing health concerns. After rescheduling the deposition once, plaintiff’s counsel asked the Court to order the deponent…