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The Legal Intelligencer

Hostile Work Environment Case Against Susquehanna County Can Proceed

A former Susquehanna County government employee claiming she was constructively discharged from her administrative duties after complaining of sexual harassment can move forward with her hostile work environment claim.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Big Law Partner, Ex-Bay Area Police Commission Head Found Dead

L. Julius Turman, head of the San Francisco office at labor and employment firm Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, died over the weekend at 52.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

AT&T Is 'Punishing Women for Being Pregnant,' Plaintiffs Claim in Class Action

“We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including for an employee's gender or pregnancy,” AT&T said in a statement in response to the amended complaint in Indiana federal district court.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Hurry Up and Wait: Indian Foreign Nationals Facing Immigration Backlogs

Immigration paths for many foreign nationals are being methodically deterred by the current administration in Washington, but citizens from India seem to have a multitude of barriers to continue living and working in the United States after completing their college education.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Awkward Positions: Second Circuit Confronts Dueling Claims for Deference

Although this landmark ruling rightfully garnered national attention as a historic civil rights victory, its unique procedural posture also raised questions in a different legal context: administrative law.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Uber CLO Explains Decision to Scrap Mandatory Arbitration Clauses and NDAs Around Sexual Harassment, Assault

Tony West of Uber explained the rationale behind his company's announcement of new policies on how it deals with claims of sexual harassment and assault.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

More Women Accuse Ogletree of Gender Bias in $300M Suit

Ogletree Deakins faces allegations of gender bias from a growing number of women who served as shareholders at the labor and employment firm.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Employers Can Use Blockchain to Protect Against Frivolous Discrimination Claims

A plaintiff would face difficulty asserting his employer's discrimination was the reason underlying an adverse employment action if there were pre-programmed, universal metrics by which to flag a terminable offense triggered by an event.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Newington Man Secures $105,000 Workers' Comp Settlement Following Fall

Tajinder Sehmi was forced to leave his job as a deliveryman after he slipped and fell on wet stairs. This week his attorney secured a $105,000 workers' compensation settlement.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Ninth Circuit Revives US Chamber's Challenge to Seattle Ride-Hailing Union Law

“Digital platforms like Uber and Lyft have become 'highly interconnected with modern economic and social life,' and present novel challenges and contexts for regulation,” the Ninth Circuit panel said.
5 minute read

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