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Wrongful Termination
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Consumer Finance Monitor
Federal Judge Rules NCUA board members were fired illegally, but Appeals Court puts FTC reinstatement on hold
By Alan S. Kaplinsky, John L. Culhane, Jr., Richard J. Andreano, Jr.
A Federal Judge has ruled that two NCUA board members were illegally fired by President Trump and has restored their positions on the board. Judge Amir H. Ali, of the…
On Brief: Iowa's Appellate Blog
Dismissal of former tennis coach’s claims of defamation and wrongful discharge in violation of public policy was proper, Iowa Supreme Court finds
In Villarini v. Iowa City Community School District, the Iowa Supreme Court examined the dismissal of claims of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy and defamation that were brought…
Geneva Illinois Law Blog
¿Qué hacer si su empleador no le devuelve su trabajo tras una lesión laboral?
Recuperarse de una lesión laboral es un proceso desafiante, y lo último que uno espera es enfrentar obstáculos al regresar al trabajo. Si su empleador en Illinois no está dispuesto…
McKinley, Conger, Jolley & Galarneau, LLP Blog
What Would You Do?
A Wake-Up Call for Employers – Lessons from Carranza v. City of Los Angeles (2025) One of your employees, a respected senior manager, learns while on vacation that a sexually…
Achkar Law Blog
What is the Difference Between Constructive Dismissal and Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario?
If you’ve lost your job or are facing difficult changes at work, you may be wondering whether your situation involves constructive dismissal or wrongful dismissal. In Ontario, these are two…
On Brief: Iowa's Appellate Blog
Unanimous Supreme Court stresses specificity in wrongful discharge in violation of public policy claims and proper pathways for whistleblower claims
In Brodie, et al. v. Foxhoven, et al., the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the Iowa District Court for Mills County’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of defendant Glenwood…
Pierson Ferdinand Blog
One CFO’s Complaint of Being Pregnant and Pushed Out: “We’ll See How You Feel After You Have The Baby”
“We’ll see how you feel after you have the baby, you might find that your priorities change.” “Don’t underestimate how hard this is going to be once you’ve had the…
Labor & Employment Law Blog
Court of Appeal Holds an Employee Cannot Recover Damages for Defamation Related to a Wrongful Termination Claim
By Ian Michalak
The California Court of Appeal issued an important decision clarifying that an employee cannot recover damages for a defamation claim that is derivative of a wrongful termination claim. Defamation causes…
Rudner Law Blog
Court of Appeal Agrees that Termination Clause is Unenforceable
By Alex Minkin
The recent Court of Appeal decision in De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited follows the current trend of courts frequently striking down termination clauses in employment contracts. In that decision,…
Achkar Law Blog
Determining Severance Pay: Legal Requirements and Risks for Employers
Severance pay is a critical issue for employers in Ontario when terminating an employee. Failing to comply with legal requirements can result in significant financial liability and reputational harm. Employers…