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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Bridge Worker With Fear of Heights Gets ADA Trial
Because a reasonable jury could find that the Illinois Department of Transportation regarded a bridge worker as disabled because of his fear of heights, he is entitled to trial on his claim that his discharge and lack of reasonable accommodation … Continue reading
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Tagged ADA, bridge worker, discharge, reasonable accommodation, regarded as disabled
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Women Still Have Ways to Go in Federal Workforce Wages and Promotions
Female employees in the U.S. government still lag behind men in promotions and wages, according to two reports issued last week. It’s a good news, bad news situation. Women make up almost a third of the Senior Executive Service, up … Continue reading
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Quarter Million Dollar Verdict Handed Down in Female Firefighter’s Harassment Case
Need further proof that sexual harassment can cost an employer plenty? Look no further than last week’s verdict against the Fairfax County and Rescue Department in suburban Northern Virginia. A jury ruled that the department was liable for sexual harassment of female … Continue reading
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Tagged Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, jury award, sexual harassment
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IRS Sends Questionnaires to Colleges and Universities Re Their 403(b) Plans
Courtesy of the E is for ERISA blog comes news that the Internal Revenue Service has launched a pilot project to give colleges and universities the opportunity to identify and correct problems in their 403(b) retirement plans. IRS’ Employee Plans … Continue reading
U.S. Supreme Okays Arizona Law Denying Business Licenses to Contractors That Employ Undocumented Workers
Arizona can lawfully deny contractors a business license for a second violation of the state’s law prohibiting employment of undocument workers, a split U.S. Supreme Court today. At issue is the Legal Arizona Workers Act of 2007, which passed over … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, contractors, U.S. Supreme Court, undocumented workers
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SEC Whistleblower Rules Herald New Day For Reporting Corporate Crime
Employees who blow the whistle on suspected corporate wrongdoing under federal securities laws will qualify for a financial reward from the U.S. government if certain requirements are met, under new rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission today. The … Continue reading
Perceived Disability: EEOC Wins Relief for Employee With Missing Fingers
Employers need to be careful when making hiring decisions that they don’t deny a job to a qualified individual because of a perceived disability. What matters is whether the person can do the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. … Continue reading
Medical Costs Expected to Rise One-Half Percent in 2012, Report Says
Expert a one-half of one percent increase in medical cost trend in 2012 compared to 2011, from 8 percent to 8.5, says a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers. The study by the company’s Health Research Institute cites a number of factors … Continue reading
EEOC’s Subpoena Power Virtually Unlimited, Appeals Court Says
The Equal Employment Opportuninity Commission, the main federal agency that enforces employment discrimination law such as Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, has the power to subpoena “virtually any material that might cast light on the allegations against … Continue reading
Yankee Stadium Food Servers Claim They Are Owed “Service Charges”
The hospitality firm that runs the food service for customers in the expensive seats at Yankee Stadium is illegally denying waiters 20 percent service charges on items purchased, a lawsuit filed in federal district court in Manhattan alleges. The menus in … Continue reading
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