Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up
- TOP STORY—9th Cir.: Massive damages award against Walmart for alleged wage statement and meal period violations reversed
- DISCRIMINATION—RACE—7th Cir.: Airline agent failed, under cat’s paw theory, to show she was fired due to race rather than policy violations
- DISCRIMINATION—SEXUAL HARASSMENT—6th Cir.: Multiple fact issues support revival of Nissan project manager’s hostile environment claim
- DISCRIMINATION—AGE—1st Cir.: Supervisor’s comment that employee’s termination was due to ‘rejuvenation’ of the team was direct evidence of animus
- EVIDENCE, DISCOVERY—D.N.J.: Employees can’t compel corporate designee’s testimony about advice of counsel
- LABOR—UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES—D.C. Cir.: Supervisor’s statements blaming union for leave plan mix-up is protected personal opinion
- RETALIATION—6th Cir.: HR Director who enforced EEO requirements, investigated race bias claims sees retaliation claim revived
- DOL NEWS—WHD nets $1.1M in back wages, damages, benefits for 323 workers
- EEOC NEWS—Commission’s updated COVID-19 Q&As provide long-awaited guidance on employer vaccination incentives
- EXPERT INSIGHTS—Beyond COVID-19: Washington SB 5115 expands workers' compensation liability and notice requirements for infectious diseases
- EXPERT INSIGHTS—California—Alleged employer violation of a local ordinance cannot support a wrongful discharge claim
- EXPERT INSIGHTS—IRS Guidance on COBRA subsidy, Part I: Involuntary termination, reduction in hours, and group health plans covered by the subsidy
- EXPERT INSIGHTS—New York—The New York HERO Act's proposed amendments: What employers need to know
- STATE REGULATIONS—NEW JERSEY—Governor issues updated COVID-19 guidance for businesses, nonprofits, and indoor workplaces
- WHITE HOUSE NEWS—President’s proposed budget would give DOL worker protection agencies a $300M boost
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