An employee who survived the recent mass shooting at a Virginia Walmart has filed a negligence lawsuit against the company. Donya Prioleau has been employed as a Walmart associate since May 2021. She worked the overnight shift and was responsible…
Employment Law
Requests for accommodation on religious grounds can come up in some unusual ways. Exhibit A: In a recent case, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Buddhist airline pilot who balked at his employer’s…
It’s been a nagging and frustrating question for employers for decades now: When it comes to providing reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities, exactly how far do I have to go? Savvy employers are well aware of the concept of…
Idaho’s highest court negated a lower court ruling that said a doctor’s noncompete agreement could not be enforced. The case was sent back to the lower court for further proceedings. Dr. Donald Blaskiewicz, who is a highly trained neurosurgeon, was…
A federal appeals court has revived claims of sex and age discrimination filed by a psychiatrist who lost her job because she could not pass a physical ability test. The plaintiff in the case is Jane DiCocco, who was 67…
As #MeToo turns five, it's clear that the movement has generated an increased awareness about sexual harassment and assault. And as countless numbers of people shared their stories, one thing became all-too-clear: a lot of that harassment happened at work.…
A Texas jury has returned a verdict of more than $366 million to a former FedEx employee who said the package delivery giant engaged in retaliation because she complained about alleged racial discrimination. The award, which may be negated or…
How closely are you watching your employees? If it’s too closely, the feds may be watching you – and may soon be taking more aggressive action to stop it. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just issued a memo announcing…
Manufactured conflict – a new form of workplace bullying – within organizations is on the rise, scorching your culture and best performers in its path. The Healthy Workplace Bill (HWB) proposed legislation could significantly increase the risk to your organization,…
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a new notice-of-rights labor law poster for employers to display at their worksites. Under Title VII and other federal laws, covered employers must conspicuously post notices for employees that inform them…
Another holiday season is right around the corner, which means this employer-friendly ruling from the Sixth Circuit provides timely guidance -- just in time for Christmas, Hanukkah and other religious celebrations. The court upheld the terminations of two employees who…
In what has to be a frustrating decision for all employers, Alaska’s highest court ruled that a carpenter who admitted to using both alcohol and cocaine before getting hurt on the job was nonetheless entitled to workers’ comp benefits. The…
Lowe’s, a nationwide hardware and home improvement company, has agreed to pay $700,000 to resolve a sexual harassment complaint brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of three female employees. According to the EEOC’s complaint, Lowe’s “allowed…
The grocery delivery company Instacart has agreed to pay $46.5 million to settle a lawsuit that accused it of wrongfully classifying employees as independent contractors. San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott sued Instacart in September of 2019, just three days…
A New York federal court granted a temporary injunction that ordered a company to stop using “oppressive child labor” and to comply with a Department of Labor (DOL) investigation. According to the DOL, a restaurant violated the child labor provisions…
A newly filed lawsuit accuses pharmaceutical behemoth Lilly USA, LLC, of violating federal law banning age bias by making a conscious effort to reduce the number of older people it employed as pharmaceutical sales representatives. The suit’s allegations raise important…
