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Erin Mulvaney

Erin Mulvaney

September 11, 2018 | The Recorder

Does 'Googleyness' Disfavor Older Workers? Google Says No

Google is fighting an age-bias case that provides a peek into the hiring practices of the company, where candidates are evaluated on, among other things, their "Googleyness."

By Erin Mulvaney

4 minute read

September 11, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Older Workers Say 'Googleyness' Is Biased Against Them

Google is fighting an age-bias case that provides a peek into the hiring practices of the company, where candidates are evaluated on, among other things, their "Googleyness."

By Erin Mulvaney

4 minute read

September 10, 2018 | National Law Journal

How Lawyers Would Advise the Anonymous NYT Op-Ed Writer (and the White House)

The Trump administration's hunt for the identity of the anonymous NYT op-ed writer raises a host of workplace issues. Should the person lie if he or she is confronted? Are there whistleblower protections?

By Erin Mulvaney

7 minute read

September 06, 2018 | National Law Journal

Age-Discrimination Ruling Could Spark 'Extensive' Litigation, Appeals Court Is Warned

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, sitting en banc, is weighing the scope of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Courts are divided over whether protections reach beyond employees to job applicants.

By Erin Mulvaney

4 minute read

September 06, 2018 | National Law Journal

US Justice Department Opens New Front Against EEOC

The U.S. Justice Department told the Fifth Circuit that the department disagrees with a part of the guidance from the EEOC that confronts employer consideration of the criminal histories of job applicants. The clash is the latest between the agencies.

By Erin Mulvaney

5 minute read

September 06, 2018 | Law.com

Labor of Law: Age-Discrimination: 4 Cases to Watch | Microsoft's Move on Paid Leave | Who Got the Work & More

Age-discrimination cases are getting new looks in the federal appeals courts and US Supreme Court. The AARP spotlights what they're watching. Plus: Microsoft makes waves in its new paid-leave policy, and scroll down for who got the work. Thanks for reading Labor of Law.

By Erin Mulvaney

8 minute read

September 04, 2018 | The Recorder

Supreme Court Should Take This Gender-Pay Case, Jones Day Team Argues

Jones Day, representing Fresno's school superintendent, wants the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Ninth Circuit ruling that said employers are forbidden from using pay history to justify paying men and women differently for comparable posts.

By Erin Mulvaney

5 minute read

August 31, 2018 | The Recorder

Appeals Court Revives Minimum-Wage Fight in Clash Between State, Federal Law

Marriott's lawyers at Seyfarth Shaw had removed the case to California federal district court, arguing the claims were pre-empted by federal laws that govern collective bargaining. The appeals court revived the suit, and ordered the case to return to state court.

By Erin Mulvaney

4 minute read

August 30, 2018 | Law.com

Labor of Law: Revving Up 'Epic Systems' | Press Releases & #MeToo Under Microscope | Plus: Who Got the Work & Notable Moves

This week, we're looking at some recent rulings that pick up—and extend—the Supreme Court's Epic Systems ruling this term. Plus: How the ex-Barnes & Noble CEO's wrongful termination suit raises bigger questions in the #MeToo era. And scroll down for all the big new cases and notable moves. This is Labor of Law.

By Erin Mulvaney

7 minute read

August 29, 2018 | The Recorder

Wells Fargo Lawfully Fired Employees Over Background Checks, Appeals Court Says

Federal appeals court says the bank's employment practices didn't discriminate against African-American and Latino former workers and would-be new hires.

By Erin Mulvaney

4 minute read