US Sixth Circuit of Appeals Upholds Ruling That Kentucky Employee Was Not Wrongfully Fired for Having a Weapon on Company Grounds Bruce Holly, an employee of the United Parcel Service in Kentucky, sued his employer for firing him after he concealed a weapon in another employee’s car. In the language of the case summary of the US Sixth Circuit of … [Read more...]
Congress Introduces a Bill That Will Make It Easier for Employers to Access Workers’ Medical Information
A bill, known as the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, has been introduced to Congress that would make it more difficult for employees to prevent employers from accessing their private medical information, including genetic data. Additionally, the bill would increase penalties for people who wish to opt out of workplace wellness programs, … [Read more...]
Republicans Vote to Exploit Workers, Roll Back Obama-Regulation
On Monday March 6th, the Senate passed yet another “resolution of disapproval,” effectively rescinding an Obama regulation meant to track companies’ violations of labor laws – including minimum wage, overtime, and health and safety statutes – to prevent the federal government from contracting such corporations. This regulation, known as the Fair … [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin Age Discrimination Lawsuit Awards $51.5 Million
Last week, an eight-member jury awarded plaintiff Robert Braden $51.5 million dollars in damages against aircraft manufacturer and and defense contractor Lockheed Martin. Robert Braden started working for Lockheed Martin in 1984 (known then as Radio Corp. of America). 29 years later Braden was let go in a round of layoffs in July, 2012, despite … [Read more...]
Facebook’s Impact on Employment
Anything you post on social media can virtually be viewed by anyone, and employers are no exception. In fact, heated group discussions on Facebook have even lead to several people being fired. However, only in certain cases will these discussions be protected by the National Labor Relations Act, meaning that it would be unlawful for an employer to … [Read more...]
Oregon Teacher Sues School District for Pregnancy Discrimination
Last month, elementary school teacher, Jenalee Piercey, filed a lawsuit against Redmond School District in Eugene, Oregon. The lawsuit claims discrimination, retaliation, leave interference, and other charges against the district. Case Details Jenalee Piercey was hired by the Redmond School District in 2012 as a kindergarten teacher at Sage … [Read more...]
Walmart to Settle Lawsuit Regarding Same-Sex Spousal Health Benefits
On Friday, Wal-Mart announced settlement of a lawsuit regarding its health benefits policy for employees in same-sex marriages. The settlement will compensate employees in same-sex marriages who were denied health insurance due to their sexual orientation and had to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses for their spouses. Case Background Lead … [Read more...]
Transgender Woman Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Bojangles’ Restaurant
The Charlotte Observer reports that Jonathan Wolfe, a transgender woman, was subjected repeatedly to discrimination and sexual harassment while working for a Bojangles’ restaurant in Fayetteville, North Carolina. According to the lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a series of confrontations ensued between … [Read more...]
Group of 55 Business Associations and 21 States Challenge Overtime Rule
On Tuesday, state officials from 21 states and 55 business associations challenged the overtime rule announced by the Obama Administration. The lawsuit was filed against the US Department of Labor in the US District Court of Eastern Texas. The complaint filed by the 55 business associations claims that the proposed overtime rule violates the … [Read more...]
Former Hospital Employee is Suing After Being Fired While Trying to Prevent Spread of Infection
Shannon Walden, a former infection control coordinator at Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton Montana, is filing a lawsuit claiming that she was fired for reporting to state officials the lack of action and negligence in the center which allowed a contagious infection to spread. Walden is seeking nearly $60,000 in damages, according to … [Read more...]
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