Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up
- DISCRIMINATION—DISABILITY—D.C. Cir.: Blind intelligence analyst stated Rehabilitation Act claim to seek accessible technology
- ATTORNEYS FEES—8th Cir.: Prevailing employee’s fee award slashed since his erroneous jury instructions necessitated second trial of retaliation claim
- CONTRACT CLAIMS—6th Cir.: District court properly issued preliminary injunction to enforce restrictions in employee’s employment contract
- DISCRIMINATION—AGE—D. Colo.: City maintenance worker fired for altercation with supervisor, not age or perceived disability
- DISCRIMINATION—DISABILITY—N.D. Ala.: University administrator who violated COVID-19 protocol loses disability case on summary judgment
- DISCRIMINATION—RACE—5th Cir.: Black candidate for school principal position was more qualified than white selectee; Title VII claim revived
- DOL NEWS—ETA requests comments regarding proposed modifications to WOTC procedural guidance, administrative formula
- DOL NEWS—OSHA seeks comments on enhancing the Voluntary Protection Program
- EEOC NEWS—Commission sues non-profit workforce development agency for disability discrimination
- EXPERT INSIGHTS—Federal appeals court blocks California’s ban on mandatory arbitration agreements: 7 key takeaways for employers
- EXPERT INSIGHTS—What employers need to know about evolving medical marijuana laws in the U.S.
- LABOR—UNIONS, UNION MEMBERS—D.C. Cir.: No reinstatement for District Lodge officers suspended for financial mismanagement
- OPM NEWS—Report details efforts to support promising and best practices supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
- WAGE-HOUR—SETTLEMENTS—W.D. Pa.: Court approves $2.55 million settlement in oil field workers’ travel time suit
- WORTH NOTING—Cases of note dealing with wage-hour issues
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