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Discrimination
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Media Law Prof Blog
Former CNN Reporter Loses Discrimination Lawsuit
Former CNN anchor Marina Kolbe has lost her wrongful termination suit against the network. Ms. Kolbe lost her position in 2003 at the age of 42. The jury found that…
Labor Law Prof Blog
And I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time . . .
We're coming a little late to this story, but then again the plaintiff had to wait thirteen years for justice (via Boston.com):Five Boston health workers will finally receive monetary awardsstemming…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Consistently Applied Policies and Discipline Are Cruicial to Avoiding Discrimination Claims
Disciplining employees for violations of company policy is, as a general rule, a good thing for an employer to follow. However, when a company disciplines employees differently for the same…
Labor Law Prof Blog
Harsh Words for the EEOC at the Supreme Court
Here is the transcript in the oral argument on Federal Express v. Holowecki (06-1322), which was argued yesterday before the U.S. Supreme Court.It appears from the transcript that the Court…
Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Kansas Court Rules that AT&T Does Not Have to Provide Contraceptive Coverage
Via the Kansas City Star: A long-running Kansas City case alleging that AT&T Corp. violated federal law by failing to provide contraceptive coverage for women has ended in favor of…
California Employment Law Update
Bank VP’s Discrimination Claims Were Not Preempted By Federal Law
By Tony Oncidi
Ramanathan v. Bank of America, 155 Cal. App. 4th 1017 (2007) Padmanabhan Ramanathan alleged he was discriminated against and harassed as a result of his religion (Hindu), race (Asian) and…
California Employment Law Update
Rejected Applicant’s ADA And Title VII Claims Were Properly Dismissed
By Tony Oncidi
Nilsson v. City of Mesa, 503 F.3d 947 (9th Cir. 2007) Christine Nilsson applied for a position as a police officer with the City of Mesa, Arizona. In conjunction with her…
California Employment Law Update
Wrongful Termination And Retaliation Claims Can Proceed Against Screen Actors Guild
By Tony Oncidi
Metoyer v. Screen Actors Guild, 504 F.3d 919 (9th Cir. 2007) SAG terminated the employment of Dr. Patricia Heisser Metoyer (SAG’s national executive director of affirmative action) after PricewaterhouseCoopers concluded she…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Avoiding Retaliation Claims – How Much Time to Wait After a Claim is Filed to Take Action
Do you like tricks or treats? Depending on your perspective, you'll either find something to like or dislike about a decision just issued by the District Court of Connecticut. Judge…
Labor Law Prof Blog
Reservists Are Like Pregnant Women
Brian Kanner, a student at Emory Law, has just posted on SSRN his article Reservists Are Like Pregnant Women: A Fertile Battleground for a Reinterpretation of USERRA. Here's an excerpt…