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ARTICLE · 09 MAY 2005

Labor Law Newsletter - May 2005

Vedder, Price P.C.
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As part of his reelection campaign, President George W. Bush promised significant class action reform. The Class Action Fairness Act, which he signed into law on February 18, 2005, is a step in that direction.

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Bruce Alper
Bruce Alper
Michael Cleveland
Michael Cleveland
Aaron Gelb
Aaron Gelb
Thomas Hancuch
Thomas Hancuch
Alison Maki
Alison Maki
Joseph Mulherin
Joseph Mulherin
Angela Pavlatos
Angela Pavlatos
Richard Schnadig
Richard Schnadig

Contents

  • Class Action Update: New Class Action Fairness Act
  • Possible "Joint Employer" Status Allows FMLA Claim To Advance
  • Think "Big Picture" When Addressing Workplace Harassment
  • Seventh Circuit Scolds Lower Court For Excusing Obvious Racial Harassment
  • Can Looking Good Be A Non-Discriminatory Job Requirement?
  • Employers At Risk For Telephone Monitoring Without Notice

Class Action Update

: New Class Action Fairness Act

As part of his reelection campaign, President George W. Bush promised significant class action reform. The Class Action Fairness Act, which he signed into law on February 18, 2005, is a step in that direction. The Act aims to reduce frivolous lawsuits against businesses by allowing the removal of large class claims from state courts to federal courts.

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