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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.
Ohio Attorney Sanctioned for Vaping at Trial
An Ohio attorney was fined for vaping throughout a six-day trial.
Congress Passes Speak Out Act, Banning Certain Non-Disclosure Agreements Before Employment Begins
Congress passed the Speak Out Act, which prohibits pre-dispute non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements.
President Biden Signs Into Law Ban on Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims
President Biden signed the bill into law making it illegal to compel an employee to arbitrate a claim of sexual assault or sexual harassment
Unpaid Interns Win Big ... Sort Of
Although the movie “Black Swan” was commended by moviegoers, it seems as though the Interns working for the movie were not big fans. In...
Asian Americans Make Moves for the 2016 Election
A new super PAC, the Asian American Pacific Islander Victory Fund (the “AAPI Victory Fund”) seeks to mobilize the Asian American and...
Abercrombie & Fitch & No Accommodations
In an 8-1 Supreme Court decision on June 1, 2015, the Court ruled against the retailer Abercrombie and Fitch (“A&F”) regarding claims of...
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