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Retaliation
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California Employment Law Update
Employer Not Liable For Co-Worker’s Harassing Off-Duty, Off-Premises Conduct But Should Have Better Protected Employee
By Tony Oncidi, Jennifer McDermott
In Kruitbosch v. Bakersfield Recovery Services, Inc., the California Court of Appeal—for the first time—addressed the issue of employer liability for harassment by a non-supervisory co-worker during non-working hours and…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Court: Retaliation Claims Need More Than Speculation and Three-Year Gaps
A new case officially released today by the Connecticut Appellate Court Begley v. State, won't revolutionize employment law, but it's a useful reminder of how retaliation claims can fall apart…
Employment Law Blog
No Relief, No Fees: California Court of Appeal Clarifies Whistleblower Retaliation Remedies in Lampkin
By Tressler LLP
California courts have long wrestled with what happens when a whistleblower proves retaliation was a factor in an adverse employment decision, but the employer also proves it would have made…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
No Return, No Case: Michigan Federal Court Rejects ADA and Retaliation Claims After Extended Leave
Quick Hits On August 19, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan held that an employee on medical leave was not protected under the ADA since…
Women's Rights NY
Employment Retaliation Lawyer Answers: What Does Retaliation Look Like at Work – and Can I Sue?
Retaliation in the workplace is one of the most common and damaging violations of employee rights. It occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in…
D'Orazio Peterson Blog
Fired After Medical Leave or Complaining About Discrimination? Know Your Rights in New York
Have you recently returned from medical leave, only to be hit with write-ups for minor issues? Or maybe you spoke up about being treated unfairly at work—due to your race,…
Religion Clause
8th Circuit: Jury Should Decide If Anti-Abortion Facebook Posting Impacted Delivery of Public Services
In Melton v. City of Forrest City, Arkansas, (8th Cir., Aug. 13, 2025), the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals held that a district court should have sent factual questions…
California Employment Law Blog
California Whistleblower Protection: Your Rights When Reporting Workplace Violations
If you’ve reported illegal activity at your workplace or to the authorities and faced retaliation from your employer, you may be entitled to significant compensation, possibly including reinstatement, lost wages,…
Working: Now and Then
The Price of Speaking Out
By Ana Jacques The Law Students on Workers’ Rights series publishes essays from current and incoming students from top law schools across the country. These essays, submitted for the Charles…
On Brief: Iowa's Appellate Blog
Court finds for Corteva on claims of discrimination and retaliation by former employee
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed the Iowa Court of Appeals’ decision in part in McClure v. E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., a case regarding a former Corteva…