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Wrongful Termination
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San Antonio Employment Law Blog
Coach Leach Keeps up the Pressure
Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach is still after the pay he believes he was owed. I wrote about his lawsuit against Texas Tech here and here. He seeks $2.4…
Hiring To Firing Law Blog
Is an ‘Honest Belief’ of FMLA Misuse Enough for Termination?
Q. Can I discharge an employee if I believe that he or she is misusing FMLA? A. According to a recent Third Circuit opinion, an employer's honest belief that its…
The Right Coast
Woman fired for eating co-worker’s chocolate bar wins back job – The Local
"We do not want to hurt the woman," said employer spokesman for SRH-Gruppe Nils Birschmann.via www.thelocal.deMore good news from Deutschland.
The Right Coast
Woman fired for eating co-worker’s chocolate bar wins back job – The Local
"We do not want to hurt the woman," said employer spokesman for SRH-Gruppe Nils Birschmann.via www.thelocal.deMore good news from Deutschland.
Blaneys Appeals
ONTARIO COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (SEPTEMBER 4-SEPTEMBER 8)
Good afternoon, Following are the summaries for this week’s civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario. In Daniel v Miller, Canfield, a partner of a law firm sued…
Labor Law Prof Blog
New Labor Code for France?
The French government just announced a proposed set of changes to its Labor Code. The proposal touches on several areas, such as:Allows small employers to bargain directly with employees;Creates bigger…
Legal Profession Blog
Yoga Instructor Fired For Being “Too Cute” May Sue
Jealousy leading to termination is actionable under circumstances identified by the New York Appellate Division for the First Judicial Department.Defendant Charles V. Nicolai is married to defendant Stephanie Adams. Nicolai…
Canada in Focus
No summary judgment for reasonable notice determinations
By Malinda Yuen
In Coffey v. Nine Energy Inc., 2017 ABQB 417, the plaintiff Nathan Coffey sought summary judgment in a wrongful dismissal action. The defendant employer conceded that there was no cause…
Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Blog
Former Big League Pitcher Awarded More than $1.5 Million for Wrongful Termination
By Martin W. Aron, Abraham N. Saiger
A New Jersey jury in the Superior Court of New Jersey for Camden County has awarded former Major League Baseball pitcher Mitchell Williams $1,565,333 in a wrongful termination action he…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
What Happens When You Get Fired While On Work Comp?
By Mike Helfand
First point, it's illegal to fire someone for pursuing a workers' compensation claim in Illinois. We've seen cases where that's happened and the fired worker has sued and won millions. …