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NLRB May Have the Last Word on 'AT&T'
The board may be poised to find class claim waivers unenforceable, neutralizing the high court's recent decision in an employment context, explains Mark Ross of Fisher & Phillips.Judicial Rotation Isn't Discrimination
Job discrimination can take subtle forms, but being assigned to hear criminal cases isn't one of them, a New Jersey appellate court said last week in a ruling that prevents Judge Francine Schott from suing her superiors for gender bias. The court affirmed dismissal of Schott's claim that her 2001 transfer from civil to criminal cases in Essex County was an adverse job action under state law. The ruling forestalls public airing of a report on how judges feel about the assignment process.Be Vigilant Concerning Your Company's I-9 Compliance
With the federal government stepping up enforcement efforts against the hiring of illegal or undocumented workers, employers must be sure that they fully comply with requirements to complete Employment Eligibility Verification forms, or I-9s, for all employees. For those who don't, the penalties can be significant, ranging from hefty fines to actual jail time. Attorney Kathleen McLeod Caminiti writes self-audits are one extra step that prudent employers can take to ensure their I-9 compliance.Age Bias Suits on the Rise With Older Employees Working Longer
Baby boomers have triggered a new wave of age bias lawsuits, creating a host of legal challenges for employers that may not even be aware that discrimination is going on in the workplace. Employment attorneys say the surge in age bias lawsuits is mainly due to the fact that a large part of the work force is getting older, staying healthier and choosing to work longer. Recent court decisions have given plaintiffs more legal ammunition, and employers -- including some law firms -- are landing in court.Financial services hit by overtime suits
The financial services industry is facing an onslaught of overtime lawsuits, triggering hefty settlements from Wall Street powerhouses and raising litigation fears within the industry. Management-side attorneys note that the litigation trend, which started in the early 2000s, has accelerated in the past year, with at least one major company getting hit with an overtime lawsuit every month.Cases and Controversies of the 2004-2005 Term
A list of opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in their 2004-2005 terms. The list contains summaries of the cases and is organized by practice area.Trending Stories
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