Labor and Employment

Court In CA Decertifies Class Of 38K Costco Workers

A judge in the Southern District of California ruled that individual issues would predominate, as he decertified a class of […]

Watch What You Say in the Face of Rising Age Discrimination Claims

Age discrimination complaints to the EEOC have risen by nearly 50 percent since the turn of the century, and given the growing risk managers would be wise to watch out for discriminatory language.

Employee Fired For Getting Divorce Cannot Raise Claim Against Former Religious Employer

The “ministerial exception” allows religious organizations to make employment decisions without government involvement, and was effective for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship to block a lawsuit from a former spiritual director who was fired for getting a divorce.

Seventh Circuit Reminds Public Employers That Whistleblowing Employees Are Not Immune From All Discipline

Though public sector employees who raise concerns about their employer’s programs and activities receive some protections under the law, they’re not insulated from unrelated adverse employment actions.

Employee Needs More Than Speculation to Support his Retaliation Claim

A deaf employee who was repeatedly rude and sarcastic to co-workers was fired, and then sued claiming he was shown the door for dismissing 12 out of 14 interpreters provided for him. Detailed workplace records led the employer’s account to prevail in court.