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Retaliation
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Labor & Employment Law Perspectives
What’s Next for Labor and Employment Laws in California?
By Sara Alexis Levine Abarbanel
The 2023 California Legislative session, which ended on September 14, 2023, saw a flurry of activity on labor and employment-related laws. Governor Newsom has until October 14, 2023, to sign,…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
The two main reasons why employers shouldn’t retaliate
Social media giant TikTok is in some legal hot water for its alleged mistreatment of its employees. According to NPR, two Black employees allege that TikTok fired them after they…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
WIRTW #688: the “(not) Progressives” edition
Misgendering a transgender employee + forcing him to out himself to his coworkers + passing him over for a promotion + subjecting him to an unwanted office transfer + scrutinizing…
Angela Reddock-Wright Blog
On-the-Job Retaliation & Violation Complaints Rising in California: Is Mediation the Answer?
On-the-job retaliation and violation complaints from workers are on the rise in California, starting with safety complaints from a McDonald’s in Los Angeles – and for those workers who feel…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
First Circuit Issues Opinion Clarifying FLSA’s Administrative Exemption
By By: Patrick M. Curran Jr., Melanie C. Cormier
On August 14, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a decision—Marcus v. American Contract Bridge League—clarifying and applying the standards for determining whether an employee…
New York City Law Blog
Unmasking Retaliation: Is it Justified Action or Unfair Punishment?
By Matthew.singewald@thomsonreuters.com
Being punished at work can be frustrating, upsetting, and even embarrassing. In some cases, it could also be illegal if your employer’s actions are actually unlawful retaliation.. Understanding Workplace Retaliation…
All Things HR
The 6th Circuit Clarifies Retaliation Under the FMLA
On January 25, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that an employee’s notice of need for leave, regardless of whether the employee was ultimately…
World of Employment
$1.65 Million “Advisory” Jury Award in Idaho Employment Case
An advisory jury’s substantial front pay award to a plaintiff in a retaliation case was drastically reduced by the judge. Last fall, a jury sat for a five-day trial in…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
Managing an overly sensitive employee
Floyd Sesson, a Black UPS parts mechanic, saw race discrimination in every turn within his workplace.When UPS changed its policy to prohibit overtime for all parts mechanics, Sesson claimed that…
Municipal Minute
Court Finds Criticism of Police Chief by Former Officer Not Actionable Under First Amendment
A former police officer brought a lawsuit against the Police Chief alleging that his First Amendment rights were violated. The officer had raised concerns about the Chief's actions at a…