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During an investigation by the DFEH, the district told the DFEH that it relies on a test of physical capabilities to determine if a person is able to perform custodial duties.

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has struck down an $83 million punitive damages award in an age discrimination case, while maintaining a $20 million emotional distress award. The ruling raises critical questions about the standards for punitive damages in employment cases and the role of judicial oversight in checking excessive jury verdicts.

Donald Zarda was a skydiving instructor employed at Altitude Express.

In an important decision, a New Jersey federal district court has ruled that the statute of limitations for claims under the New Jersey Wage Payment Act is six years, not the two year period that specifically governs overtime and other wage claims specified in the New Jersey Wage-Hour Law.

In an important decision, a New Jersey federal district court has ruled that the statute of limitations for claims under the New Jersey Wage Payment Act is six years, not the two year period that specifically governs overtime and other wage claims specified in the New Jersey Wage-Hour Law.

The plaintiffs in the first lawsuit challenging the Final Persuader Rule have filed a motion for preliminary injunction, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks to file an amicus brief in support of that motion.

The Second Circuit recently upheld a district court order denying a bid for class certification by personal bankers claiming their managers refused to approve timesheets with overtime hours...

The Second Circuit recently upheld a district court order denying a bid for class certification by personal bankers claiming their managers refused to approve timesheets with overtime hours..

Despite the popular saying, possession is not 9/10ths of the law. Judging by my desk, if anything is 9/10ths of the law, it’s documentation.

Punitive damages are not covered by insurance in Massachusetts, but can be avoided or limited if you take proper measures to prevent, investigate and address allegations of sexual harassment early on.

For forty hours, five days a week, for three years, Jayquan Brown provided services to New York City Department of Education’s Banana Kelly High School.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, in Marisol Pagan v. Gonzalez, recently upheld a District Court’s decision dismissing a lesbian recreational specialist’s federal sexual harassment and gender discrimination claims.

Even in the summer months, the California legislature is busy changing the laws that affect the state's employers.

In Monday’s post, I referenced the pending sex harassment trial – Marchuk v. Faruqi & Faruqi LLP - to highlight the importance of managers setting a good example.

Lear had sued a former employee in state court for defamation and intentional interference with business relations.

On November 21, 2013, the Second Circuit affirmed a Southern District of New York decision granting summary judgment to Starbucks in a class action that alleged shift supervisors had inappropriately participated in tip-sharing with baristas.

After granting a temporary restraining order days before AB 51 was to go into effect, the Eastern District of California granted a motion for a preliminary injunction on January 31, 2020.

Set to take effect on January 1, 2020, AB 51 would make it unlawful for employers to impose arbitration agreements on employees as a condition of employment