Federal Judge Denies Employer’s Motion to Compel Arbitration Under “Ending Forced Arbitration Act"
Federal Judge denied, in its entirety, employer’s motion to compel arbitration of sexual harassment claim under new law.
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12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave For Thousands of New York State Employees
Thousands of New York state employees will be eligible for 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave starting February 14, 2023.
VA Botched Thousands of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Cases
The VA mishandled more than one-third of all Camp Lejeune water contamination claims cheating as many as 21,000 out of compensation.
New Federal Law Solidifies Pregnancy Rights
New federal law adds additional protections for women during and after their pregnancy related to known physical and mental limitations.
New Federal Workplace Protection for Nursing Mothers
The PUMP Act requires employers to provide break time and a private location for an employee to express breast milk for a nursing child.
FTC Proposes Ban of Non-compete Clauses
The Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule on January 5, 2023 to ban the use of non-compete clauses in worker contracts.
Olive Garden manager fired for time-off message: “If your dog died, bring him in.”
A manager of an Olive Garden in Kansas was out of a job after warning subordinates to look for other work if they requested time off.
GOP Lawmakers Trying to Cap Attorneys' Fees in Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Cases
GOP members of Congress have introduced bills that would limit fees paid to lawyers to 10% of client's recovery.
New York Bars Discipline for Legally Protected Employee Absences
New York law makes it unlawful for an employer to penalize an employee for any absence protected under federal, state or local law.
U.S. Supreme Court leans toward web designer with anti-gay marriage stance
U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled sympathy toward web designer whose business refused to provide services to gay couples.
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