Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up
- TOP STORY—5th Cir.: Junior college not entitled to immunity on former president’s breach of contract claims
- CONTRACT CLAIMS—8th Cir.: Employee unable to recoup $159K from stock acquisition because of contracts
- COVERAGE, LIABILITY—N.D. Ill.: McDonald’s and franchisees advance claim against insurer for failing to defend against COVID-19 suit
- DISCHARGE—D. Mont.: Dispute existed as to whether radiologist resigned or was discharged, triggering protection
- DISCRIMINATION—DISABILITY—D. Mass.: Schedule change not reasonable accommodation for cancer-stricken Walmart training coordinator
- DISCRIMINATION—DISABILITY—S.D. Fla.: Firing of mentally impaired library aid unable to perform new duties not unlawful
- DISCRIMINATION—DISABILITY—S.D. Ind.: Employee’s ADA, FMLA claims involving mental health impairments may proceed
- DISCRIMINATION—DISABILITY—W.D. Ark.: Sales manager with IBS advances claim she was fired due to disability, not her performance
- EMPLOYEE STATUS—M.D. Fla.: Individual managing employer’s social media presence was independent contractor, not employee
- EMPLOYEE STATUS—N.D. Cal.: Matco franchisees win partial class certification in action against franchisor
- LABOR—ARBITRATION—Positive test for marijuana following medical leave supports termination decision
- DOL NEWS—After court injunction, WHD seeking potential victims of Arizona contractor’s unlawful wage-hour practices
- FEDERAL REGULATIONS—DOL withdraws direct final rule requiring electronic filing in administrative cases
- LITIGATION NEWS, TRENDS—Amazon facing pair of class actions alleging Flex drivers weren’t paid all their tips
- OSHA NEWS—In wake of employee’s death from COVID-19, auto parts manufacturer fined $15K
- REPORTS—Challenger report analyzes whether or not employers should embrace post-pandemic mask-wearing
- REPORTS—Wages were up in 2020 because low-wage workers suffered the brunt of job losses
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