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By Avalon Zoppo | December 27, 2024
Starbucks targeted the board’s 2022 decision in Thryv v. NLRB, which permitted monetary remedies beyond backpay. In Thryv, the board said it can order "make-whole relief” beyond backpay, including compensation for credit-card fees, mortgage charges, child care bills and medical expenses.
By ALM Staff | December 23, 2024
This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
By Craig R. Tractenberg | December 23, 2024
On Nov. 15, 2024, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation issued a stop order against Anchored Tiny Homes Franchising LLC from offering franchisees. The franchisor stopped operation just months after selling close to 100 franchises during the first two quarters of 2024. This follows the FTC injunction and damage award in January 2024 against the founder of BurgerIM for $48 million for defrauding hundreds of franchisees who never were able to open a franchise. How does this happen and how can we avoid losses in the future?
By Michelle Morgante | December 20, 2024
A lawsuit filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court alleges Google selected Paula Byrne for layoff because she was on maternity leave despite giving her exemplary reviews during her 15 years with the company.
By Abigail Adcox | December 20, 2024
Michael Lotito founded the firm’s government relations and public policy arm Workplace Policy Institute.
By Erika Page and Tracy LaLonde | December 20, 2024
Federal employment litigation is on the rise. A key factor driving this increase may be the growing lack of employee engagement, as workers feel more disconnected and dissatisfied with their employers. This disengagement led employees to be more proactive in gathering concrete evidence for discrimination and retaliation claims. Employers must prioritize fostering engagement to reduce the risk of costly litigation and protect their bottom line by decreasing turnover, increasing productivity and loyalty, etc.
By Adolfo Pesquera | December 18, 2024
In a split decision, the First Court of Appeals rejected a discrimination claim from a doctor of Indian descent, finding Harris County had cause to fire him for theft.
By Theanna Bezney and Ryan Glasgow and Ryan Glasgow and Theanna Bezney | December 16, 2024
Unless and until the Fifth Circuit overturns the vacatur, the 2024 Rule is not in effect, and the minimum salary levels under the EAP and HCE exemptions have reverted to their prior levels.
By Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood | December 16, 2024
The authors write "Enacted in 2022, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the “EFAA”), amended the Federal Arbitration Act (the “FAA”) so that in cases 'alleging conduct constituting a sexual harassment dispute or sexual assault dispute,' a claimant is not bound by an otherwise valid arbitration agreement. 9 U.S.C. §402(a). The EFAA is expansive in scope; it captures virtually every such case that could be filed in a court in the United States."
By Cedra Mayfield | December 16, 2024
Attorneys on either side of a pandemic-related workplace accommodation dispute have reached a $795,000 resolution between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and a former employee.
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