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February 01, 2023
Longtime Atlanta Civil Rights and Employment Lawyer Ed Buckley Adds Three Name Partners to Firm, becoming Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP
October 13, 2022
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Delivers for Truckers Forced to Drive Unsafe Vehicles or in Violation of Federal Standards
February 25, 2022
Lawrenceville Captain Exposed Sex Harassment, Now Says She Faces Retaliation
December 16, 2021
What Should You Do if You’re Being Sexually Harassed at Work?
November 03, 2021
Is It Really Legal for Employers to Require Employees Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
September 07, 2021
Employers Can Ask Your Vaccine Status
August 02, 2021
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Petitions U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of Black Female Law Firm Shareholder Who Was Forced From Her Job
July 09, 2021
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Files Anti-discrimination Lawsuit On Behalf of Former Savannah-Area Police Officer
June 16, 2021
Bostock V. Clayton County, GA.: Buckley Bala Wilson Mew's Landmark Supreme Court Victory One Year Later
May 17, 2021
COVID Vaccination
April 05, 2021
COVID Long Haulers
March 10, 2021
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Attorneys Named As Georgia Super Lawyers 2021
October 26, 2020
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Files Lawsuit Against the City of Decatur on Behalf of a 20-Year Firefighter
September 02, 2020
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Represents Former Mental Health Court Coordinator
July 09, 2020
Workers on H-2B Visas Sue Atlanta-Based Contractor for Retaliation, Discrimination, and Wage Violations
June 10, 2020
Statement on Recent Events, Justice and Equality
April 24, 2020
Can I Get Fired for Being Sick in Georgia?
March 20, 2020
What to Know About Coronavirus Relief Legislation Law
March 19, 2020
Common Wage and Hour Violations
March 11, 2020
Federal Legislation Banning Hairstyle Discrimination Introduced
March 05, 2020
Will the Coronavirus Affect My Paycheck?
February 28, 2020
What is Pregnancy Discrimination?
February 28, 2020
FLSA Violations are Common in Health Care Industry
February 17, 2020
New Wage and Hour Laws Take Effect
January 31, 2020
Restaurant Industry Faces Numerous Claims of FLSA Violations
January 30, 2020
High-profile Music Executive Claims Employment Discrimination
January 17, 2020
Who is a Joint Employer?
January 17, 2020
When can an employee bring an age discrimination claim?
December 20, 2019
New Law Seeks to Provide Independent Contractors with Labor Protections
December 20, 2019
When are ageist slurs evidence of discrimination?
November 06, 2019
More States Adopt Laws Against Hairstyle Discrimination
November 06, 2019
How do know if my employer is violating employment laws?
October 09, 2019
New Overtime Rule to Go into Effect January 1, 2020
October 09, 2019
Does Title VII sex discrimination protect against sexual orientation discrimination?
September 12, 2019
Retaliation May be Easier to Prove Than Discrimination
September 10, 2019
Pay Considerations When Weather Keeps You Home from Work
July 16, 2019
Pay Discrimination Highlighted by Victorious USA Women’s Soccer Team
July 16, 2019
Raising the Minimum Wage Has Significant Positive Effects on Families and the Economy
July 03, 2019
Law Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Natural Hairstyles
July 03, 2019
New Overtime Pay Opinion Letters Issued
June 28, 2019
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Partners File Supreme Court Brief in Landmark Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case
June 25, 2019
Supreme Court to Decide Standard of Proof in Section 1981 Discrimination Cases
June 17, 2019
Fast Food Chain to pay $7.7M for Misclassifiying Employees
June 17, 2019
Half of LGBTQ Workers Report Experiencing Discrimination
May 31, 2019
Should you be paid for your summer internship?
May 30, 2019
Laws Protect Veterans from Discrimination
May 25, 2019
Discrimination lawsuit filed after company pressures workers to discriminate against customers
May 24, 2019
Violations of FLSA at horse training facility may lead to wage and hour lawsuit
May 20, 2019
Can Employers Mandate Measles Vaccinations?
May 02, 2019
The FLSA Requires Employers to Provide Breast-Feeding Women Time and Place to Pump Milk
April 09, 2019
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew Attorney Thomas Mew Promoted to Partner
April 02, 2019
Mediation Lessons from the Cockpit - Facilitative versus Evaluative
March 22, 2019
AM I ENTITLED TO OVERTIME PAY FOR MY “SIDE-JOB”?
March 22, 2019
WAS COBB COUNTY SCHOOLS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JOB TRANSFER RELIGIOUSLY MOTIVATED?
March 22, 2019
RECENT ALLEGATIONS OF RACE DISCRIMINATION AT UPS AND AUSTAL SHIPYARD UNDERSCORE ITS PREVALENCE
February 28, 2019
City of Atlanta Bans Pay History Requests for Job Applicants
February 28, 2019
Numerous Laws Protect Against Employment Discrimination
February 22, 2019
$1.5 Million Breast Feeding Discrimination Verdict
February 22, 2019
Atlanta Restaurant Must Pay Back Wages and Damages to Workers
February 08, 2019
Overtime Exemption Law to be Updated in Spring 2019
February 08, 2019
Gender discrimination a factor in women earning less than men
February 05, 2019
Are You Listening?
January 30, 2019
Will I Be Paid If My Office Closes Due to Weather Conditions?
January 23, 2019
Opinion Letter Distinguishes between Standard Rate of Pay and Regular Rate of Pay
January 23, 2019
Claims of Age Discrimination on the Rise
January 11, 2019
What Are the Wage and Hour Implications of the Government Shut-Down?
January 08, 2019
Cookie Company Sued for Immigration Discrimination
January 07, 2019
Georgia City Sued for Age Discrimination
December 18, 2018
Have You Experienced Pregnancy Discrimination?
December 18, 2018
Department of Labor Issues Two New Opinion Letters
December 10, 2018
Employment Discrimination Claims on the Rise
December 10, 2018
Determining Compensable Hours Crucial to Determining Rightful Pay
December 03, 2018
Hospitality Industry Responsible for Highest Number of Wage and Hour Claims
December 03, 2018
Employees File Claim for Race Discrimination
November 27, 2018
What rules apply when employers make “extra” payments to exempt employees?
November 26, 2018
Transgender Rights At Risk
November 16, 2018
Is my employer required to pay me for work breaks?
November 16, 2018
Will Supreme Court evaluate whether a transgender woman can sue for job discrimination?
November 09, 2018
Statistics reveal higher wages and job growth in Atlanta
November 09, 2018
ADEA applies to governmental entities regardless of size
November 02, 2018
What constitutes sexual harassment?
November 02, 2018
Are you entitled to PTO to vote?
October 29, 2018
Overtime Exemption Rule Re-Examined
October 29, 2018
Are you protected from discrimination at your job?
October 20, 2018
Retaliation Claims Are Most Prevalent Employee Complaints
October 19, 2018
Overtime Exemption to Be Revisited
October 08, 2018
Laws Regarding Overtime Pay
October 07, 2018
What type of damages am I entitled to if I suffer employment discrimination?
October 05, 2018
Press Release: Ed Buckley Named 2018 NELA-GA Advocacy Award Recipient
September 24, 2018
Am I entitled to pay during bad weather?
September 24, 2018
Walmart Sued for Pregnancy Discrimination
September 17, 2018
New Proposed Rule re Joint Employer Liability
September 17, 2018
Facebook Sued for Sex Discrimination in Employment Ads
September 07, 2018
Common Wage and Hour Concerns
September 07, 2018
How would appointing Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court affect employment discrimination laws?
August 31, 2018
Is Time Spent at work on Wellness Activities Compensable?
August 31, 2018
Does Title VII Protect Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination?
August 20, 2018
When are salaried employees entitled to overtime pay?
August 20, 2018
Georgia Leads Nation in Claims of LGBT Discrimination
August 10, 2018
Arbitrating Individual Claims May Influence Employers
August 10, 2018
Sex Discrimination Suit Alleges Systemic Bias
August 05, 2018
Wage and hour case may signal a sea change in calculating de minimis time worked
August 05, 2018
Retaliation Rampant in Tech Jobs
July 23, 2018
Court Determines Jewish Worker May Proceed with Race Discrimination Case Under Title VII
July 23, 2018
FLSA Continues to Evolve
July 09, 2018
What labor laws protect independent contractors?
July 07, 2018
University Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit
June 25, 2018
Minimum Wage Earners Struggle to Afford Modest Homes
June 25, 2018
Pregnancy Discrimination Widespread in Corporate America
June 18, 2018
Under what circumstances is an inconvenient work schedule considered employment discrimination?
June 16, 2018
Program aims to educate agricultural employers regarding workers' rights
June 08, 2018
Does "religious freedom" allow businesses to discriminate?
June 08, 2018
When Should Internships Be Paid vs. Unpaid?
May 28, 2018
What to do if you face sexual harassment at work
May 28, 2018
Supreme Court Evaluates Arbitration Agreements
May 25, 2018
New Fact Sheet Issued on Classifying Employees
May 24, 2018
Tips on Handling Age Discrimination
May 12, 2018
Was firing due to being late to work or race discrimination?
May 10, 2018
Common Wage and Hour Mistakes Restaurant Workers Encounter
April 28, 2018
Federal Court Finds ADEA Protects Job Applicants from Age Discrimination
April 28, 2018
Congress Weighs in on Tip Pooling
April 17, 2018
Does the denial of a job offer for wearing dreadlocks constitute race discrimination?
April 16, 2018
DOL issues 3 new opinion letters
April 09, 2018
Exemptions need not be "narrowly" construed
April 07, 2018
Jury awards $17 million in national origin discrimination case
March 26, 2018
Federal Whistleblower Center Supports Legislation Supporting Employees who Report Harassment
March 26, 2018
Spending Bill Provides Protections to Tipped Workers
March 16, 2018
Sex Discrimination Laws Protect Transgender Workers, Federal Court Rules
March 16, 2018
Pay considerations for employees who want to work remotely
March 08, 2018
How Does Daylight Savings Time Affect My Pay?
March 08, 2018
Federal Court Determines Title VII Prohibits Transgender Discrimination
February 28, 2018
Federal Appeals Court Determines Title VII Protections Against Sex Discrimination Include Sexual Orientation Discrimination
February 28, 2018
Whistleblower Lawsuit Filed Against HUD Secretary
February 26, 2018
The Importance of Cracking Down on Minimum Wage Violations
February 26, 2018
As Hiring Practices Change, Employers Must Use Care Not to Discriminate
February 09, 2018
Whistleblower lawsuit alleges CMO was terminated for reporting fraud
February 09, 2018
Where do employers make the most wage and hour mistakes?
January 29, 2018
Reverse Race Discrimination Lawsuit Alleges NBC Wrongfully Terminated Band Members
January 27, 2018
Proposed changes to tip rules may deprive workers of significant earnings
January 22, 2018
What is a joint employer?
January 22, 2018
Is Sexual Orientation Discrimination Protected by Title VII?
January 16, 2018
FLSA Opinion Letters Re-Issued
January 16, 2018
Majority of women in computer related jobs report discrimination
January 08, 2018
Sexual Harassment and the Gender Pay Gap
January 07, 2018
Labor Department Revises Intern Test
December 31, 2017
New Year will usher in a pay raise for many low wage earners
December 31, 2017
Chief Justice Roberts announces initiative to address sexual harassment
December 29, 2017
Things You Should Know About Family & Medical Leave
December 23, 2017
FLSA Violations More Frequent in Certain Industries
December 23, 2017
Breast-feeding Discrimination Claim Proceeds
December 20, 2017
Can year-end bonuses replace overtime pay?
December 18, 2017
Lawsuit Asserts Amazon Ads Violate Age Discrimination Laws
December 11, 2017
Department of Labor Proposes Changes to Tip Pool Rules
December 11, 2017
Can businesses discriminate citing “religious freedom”?
November 30, 2017
Employers must respond to sexual harassment allegations
November 30, 2017
Can an hourly employee legally be denied overtime pay?
November 20, 2017
What constitutes a "living wage" in Georgia?
November 20, 2017
Lawsuit alleges racial discrimination
November 13, 2017
What labor laws apply if you’re a seasonal employee?
November 13, 2017
Bank found liable for violating whistleblower law
November 10, 2017
What is “language discrimination”?
November 06, 2017
FLSA Considerations for Seasonal Time Changes
October 30, 2017
Remote workers may be entitled to overtime pay
October 30, 2017
Whistleblower trial asserts executive suffered retaliation after reporting fraud
October 24, 2017
Is your employer required to accommodate your prayer schedule?
October 24, 2017
Agricultural Workers May be Entitled To Overtime Pay
October 16, 2017
What Constitutes Sexual Harassment at Work?
October 16, 2017
Large Employers Not Always in Compliance With Wage And Hour Laws
October 09, 2017
Concerns Raised that Calls For “Religious Freedom” Will Increase Discrimination
October 09, 2017
Can Title VII Protect Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination?
September 29, 2017
Violating wage and hour laws can invalidate non-compete agreements
September 29, 2017
What constitutes pregnancy discrimination?
September 26, 2017
Non-Compete Agreements vs. Non-Solicit Agreements
September 22, 2017
TGI Fridays agrees to settle one of the nation’s largest wage and hour lawsuits
September 22, 2017
Whistleblower laws protect employees who report wrongful conduct
September 19, 2017
How to File a USERRA Complaint
September 12, 2017
Important Questions to Ask Your Employment Lawyer
September 08, 2017
The Importance of Keeping track of All Time Worked
September 08, 2017
Is it illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation under Title VII?
August 31, 2017
Court determines proposed overtime rule is invalid
August 29, 2017
Former employee sues Atlanta Hawks for race discrimination
August 29, 2017
Federal Court approves class certification for delivery drivers
August 21, 2017
What is USERRA?
August 17, 2017
A single act of harassment may be sufficient to bring a race discrimination case
August 15, 2017
A Brief Overview of Georgia's Overtime Laws
August 14, 2017
Common Violations of the FLSA
August 11, 2017
Minimum Wage to Increase for City of Atlanta Employees
August 11, 2017
Whistleblower Laws Protect Employees from Retaliation for Reporting Fraud
August 08, 2017
Three Common Breach of Contract Disputes
August 03, 2017
What is Whistleblowing?
July 31, 2017
Federal Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleges Unlawful Retaliation
July 18, 2017
What types of damages can I recover in an employment discrimination case?
July 18, 2017
DOL signals it may seek to increase the FLSA's salary threshold
July 11, 2017
Are employers required to share tips?
June 30, 2017
When must interns be paid?
June 30, 2017
Supreme Court to hear discrimination based on "religious freedom" case
June 26, 2017
What Happens After a Breach of Contract?
June 23, 2017
Minor League Baseball Players Allege Wage and Hour Violations
June 23, 2017
Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant Sued for Disability Discrimination
June 16, 2017
Recognizing Signs of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
June 15, 2017
Increasing the minimum wage benefits local communities
June 15, 2017
50 Years after the ADEA was enacted, age discrimination continues
June 09, 2017
Four Common Employment Law Disputes
June 05, 2017
Report Finds Walmart Punishes Employees Who Take Leave
June 02, 2017
Common Mistakes that Lead to Employment Law Problems
May 31, 2017
More state and local governments are pursuing pro-employee legislation
May 31, 2017
How to combat sex discrimination
May 25, 2017
How do I know if a job rejection constitutes age discrimination?
May 25, 2017
Common FLSA Questions
May 12, 2017
What is a "joint employer"?
May 12, 2017
Former Football Coach Files Claim for Age and Sex Discrimination
May 05, 2017
Will Religious Freedom Order Allow Businesses to Discriminate?
May 05, 2017
New Bill May Encourage Employees to Take Paid Time Off Instead of Receiving Overtime Pay
April 26, 2017
Department of Justice Requests Delay Until June For Overtime Rule
April 26, 2017
Fox News Faces Racial Discrimination Charges
April 13, 2017
Disney to Pay Millions in Wage and Hour Dispute
April 13, 2017
CNN Faces Race Discrimination Claims
April 05, 2017
Landmark Decision Finds Title VII Sex Discrimination Protection Extends to Sexual Orientation
April 03, 2017
Implementation of Proposed Overtime Rule Varies Amongst Employers
March 31, 2017
Race Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Fox News
March 31, 2017
Number of Wage and Hour Lawsuits Continue to Climb
March 27, 2017
Screening Questions May Be Discriminatory
March 27, 2017
Am I entitled to pay if my office closes unexpectedly?
March 14, 2017
When is an employer required to pay for training time?
March 14, 2017
New Bill May Pressure Employees to Submit to Genetic Screening
March 06, 2017
Will the New Overtime Rule be Implemented?
March 06, 2017
Age Discrimination Persists
February 21, 2017
Disability Discrimination Continues at an Alarming Rate
February 21, 2017
Top Wage and Hour Issues for 2017
February 20, 2017
Former CNN Producer Files Discrimination Lawsuit
February 16, 2017
Nation's First Wage Discrimination Law Passed
February 15, 2017
Top Areas of Employment Discrimination
February 08, 2017
Emotional Distress Damages May Be Recoverable For Retaliation
February 07, 2017
Proposed Religious Freedom Act May Open Doors To Discrimination
January 31, 2017
Wage and hour laws may be affected by changes at local level
January 31, 2017
How to fight back against race and national origin discrimination
January 31, 2017
Legal Protections Against Workplace Discrimination
January 26, 2017
Federal Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Oracle
January 26, 2017
Supreme Court to Consider the Legality of Arbitration Agreements to Settle Wage and Hour Disputes
January 25, 2017
How to Choose the Right Business Entity
January 18, 2017
What Is Employment Verification Discrimination?
January 18, 2017
Top Wage and Hour Concerns for 2017
January 13, 2017
Hall County Employees Serve Notice of Suit to County Commissioners
January 11, 2017
Final Determination Concerning Overtime Law Nears
January 10, 2017
Does your work place discriminate?
January 03, 2017
Protection From Workplace Discrimination Varies From State to State
January 03, 2017
Millions of low-wage earners to get a raise in 2017
December 28, 2016
How will the incoming Department of Labor secretary affect wage and hour laws?
December 23, 2016
Can You Be Fired for Talking About Your Salary?
December 22, 2016
4 Common Lawsuits Small Businesses Face
December 21, 2016
Age Discrimination Continues to Affect American Workplaces
December 19, 2016
Illegal Job Interview Questions You're Probably Asking Applicants
December 15, 2016
5 Essential Things to Know Before Selling Your Business
December 13, 2016
Workers Concerned The “Trump Effect” Will Lead to Increased Workplace Discrimination
December 12, 2016
Student Athletes Are Not Employees
December 06, 2016
Appellate Court Reviewing Whether Title VII Protects Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination
November 30, 2016
Implementation of New Overtime Rule Suspended
November 30, 2016
Facebook Faces Race Discrimination Charges
November 29, 2016
Can I Be Fired While on FMLA Approved Leave?
November 23, 2016
Can an Employer Deduct Pay from a Salaried Employee?
November 23, 2016
How Will the Change in Presidency Affect Overtime Laws?
November 23, 2016
Is It Illegal to Discriminate Against Millennial Workers on the Basis of Age?
November 15, 2016
Three Ways You Can Help Avoid Contract Disputes
November 11, 2016
USERRA Protects Military Service Members Rights to Civilian Employment
November 11, 2016
Historic Ruling Finds Title VII Prohibits Sexual Orientation Discrimination
November 08, 2016
Will I be entitled to overtime pay?
November 08, 2016
The Failure to Make Reasonable Accommodations May Violate the Americans With Disabilities Act
October 31, 2016
Does Your Tip Pool Comply With Federal Law?
October 31, 2016
Supreme Court to Hear Gender Discrimination Case
October 28, 2016
Knowing Your Workplace Rights If You're Pregnant
October 27, 2016
Can I be fired for my political beliefs?
October 26, 2016
Do I get time-off to vote?
October 26, 2016
Ageism Still Exists in the Workplace, Hurts Millions of Older Workers
October 18, 2016
Appellate Court Decision May Lead to Discriminatory Hiring Practices
October 18, 2016
Common FLSA Workplace Violations
October 11, 2016
Poll Finds Nearly One-half of Young African American Workers Face Job Discrimination
October 09, 2016
Employee or Independent Contractor?
September 20, 2016
What constitutes race discrimination?
September 16, 2016
Smart Business Exit Strategies & How to Use Them
September 16, 2016
Are Part-Time Workers Covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act?
September 09, 2016
What to Expect with the New Overtime Pay Law
August 17, 2016
Can I receive overtime pay if I work as a consultant?
August 12, 2016
Signs It Is Time to Part Ways with Your Business Partner
August 06, 2016
What is sexual harassment?
July 19, 2016
Should I file an employment discrimination lawsuit?
July 17, 2016
Wage and Hour Lawsuits on the Rise
June 15, 2016
How Will I Be Affected by the New FLSA Rules?
June 13, 2016
What constitutes unlawful retaliation?
March 09, 2016
Do I Need to Take My Case to Court?
February 23, 2016
Can I Get Fired for What I Say on Social Media?
January 28, 2016
I Need More than 12 Weeks of FMLA Leave! What Do I Do?
January 21, 2016
How to Prove Workplace Discrimination
November 17, 2015
Minimum Wage Lawsuit Filed Against Amazon
November 11, 2015
Fight to Increase Minimum Wage Takes Center Stage
November 04, 2015
Dellinger v. Science Applications International
November 04, 2015
If You Complain To Your Employer About Overtime Pay Violations, Are You Protected From Retaliation?
November 04, 2015
Fake Employment Letter Study Reveals Disability Discrimination
October 27, 2015
Retail Misclassification Prevalent
October 27, 2015
Advocates Petition President Obama To Fight Employment Discrimination
October 23, 2015
Changes To FLSA Increase Number of Workers Covered
October 20, 2015
What Actions Constitute Age Discrimination?
October 14, 2015
Department of Labor Wage and Hour Rules To Cover Home Health Care Workers
October 14, 2015
Employment Discrimination May Affect Any Work Place
September 30, 2015
Not All Salaried Employees Are Exempt
September 30, 2015
Employment Discrimination May Involve Many Different Types of Conduct
September 28, 2015
Requiring "Strength Test" May Constitute Sex and Age Discrimination
September 28, 2015
Wage and Hour Lawsuits In the Hospitality Industry on the Rise
September 21, 2015
Intern or Employee?
September 21, 2015
New Bill Takes Aim At Employment Discrimination Based on Credit Report
September 12, 2015
Home Health Care Workers May Be Entitled To Overtime Pay
September 08, 2015
Have You Been a Victim of Age Discrimination?
August 30, 2015
Psychological Test Given Prior To Promotion May Be Discriminatory
August 30, 2015
Proposed Rules To Increase Number of Workers Entitled To Overtime Pay
August 15, 2015
Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination Based on Perceived Disability
August 15, 2015
What you need know about the FLSA Proposed Rules
August 09, 2015
Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Alleges Disability Discrimination
August 09, 2015
The Importance of Proper Employment Classification
August 07, 2015
How to Prove a Breach of Contract
July 27, 2015
Religious Beliefs Not An Excuse For Discrimination
July 27, 2015
Minimum Wage Increases Gaining Traction
July 20, 2015
Are You An Independent Contractor Or An Employee?
July 20, 2015
Discrimination Against Gays Determined to be Sex Discrimination
July 09, 2015
Failure to Allow Leave For Cancer Treatment May Violate the ADA
July 09, 2015
Proposed Changes Affecting FLSA Exemptions Issued
July 01, 2015
Gay Marriage Legalization and the Changes that Need to Follow
June 23, 2015
Court Holds Uber Drivers Are Employees
June 22, 2015
Age Discrimination Claim Advances Based On "Cat's Paw" Theory
June 15, 2015
Is Your Company Required to Pay You Overtime Compensation For After-Hours Smart-Phone Use?
June 11, 2015
Gay Rights Groups Seek Legislation Ending Employment Discrimination
June 02, 2015
Supreme Court Finds Religious Discrimination
June 02, 2015
How The Overtime Rules May Affect You
May 23, 2015
Movement To Increase Minimum Wage Gaining Steam Across the Country
May 22, 2015
USERRA Discrimination Alleged Against DEA
May 15, 2015
Sexual Harassment Not Easily Defined
May 15, 2015
Verbal Complaints May Suffice To Raise Retaliation Claim Under FLSA
May 10, 2015
New Overtime Exemption Laws To Be Revealed Soon
May 07, 2015
Growing Numbers of Americans Report Age Discrimination
May 03, 2015
Improper Calculation of Regular Rate of Pay For Overtime May Violate FLSA
May 02, 2015
Are Automobile Dealer Employees Covered under the FLSA?
April 30, 2015
Name Calling, Obscene Gestures May Constitute Sexual Harassment
April 30, 2015
Default Rules for an LLC in the Absence of an LLC Written Agreement.
April 27, 2015
Employment Discrimination Against Interns Unlawful
April 27, 2015
Misclassification Often Leads to Violations of FLSA
April 23, 2015
The Importance of Having a Written, Signed Operating Agreement and Articles of Organization for Your LLC
April 23, 2015
Pregnancy discrimination case filed against Grocery Store
April 23, 2015
Have You Been A Victim of Wage Theft?
April 16, 2015
Georgia Non-Compete Law: The Importance of Making the Restrictive Covenant Independent of the Employment Agreement
April 11, 2015
Home Healthcare Workers File Wage and Hour Lawsuit
April 11, 2015
Medical Procedure Not A Prerequisite For Equality
April 09, 2015
Georgia Non-Compete Law: Application of the New Law in a Recent Case
April 02, 2015
Georgia Non-Compete Law: The New Law And How It Applies To You
March 30, 2015
Facebook Lawsuit Paves Way For Victims of Discrimination
March 30, 2015
Mining Company Must Pay Back Wages for Misclassification
March 28, 2015
Facebook Faces Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
March 28, 2015
Understaffing And Overworking Employees May Violate Wage and Hour Laws
March 26, 2015
Georgia Non-Compete Law: The Not-So-Old Law
March 21, 2015
Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Novartis
March 21, 2015
Cheerleaders Settle Wage and Hour Lawsuit
March 19, 2015
Georgia Non-Compete Law: A Look at Georgia's (Complicated) History of Restrictive Covenants
March 08, 2015
Have You Suffered Pregnancy Discrimination?
March 08, 2015
What Qualifies As an Exemption Under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
February 25, 2015
National Origin Discrimination On the Rise
February 25, 2015
Oscars Raise Issue of Equal Pay
February 20, 2015
Age Discrimination Continues To Plague Many Work Places
February 20, 2015
Department Of Labor Likely To Amend Salary Exemption
February 13, 2015
Retaliation Leads Employment Discrimination Claims
February 13, 2015
Secret Service Employee May Maintain Claim For Retaliation
February 07, 2015
When Must An Intern Be Paid?
January 31, 2015
Reverse Sex Discrimination Case Filed Against Restaurant Chain
January 31, 2015
Underreporting of Time Not An Excuse To Violate the FLSA
January 26, 2015
Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Filed
January 18, 2015
Should Employers Provide Pregnant Workers Reasonable Accommodations?
January 18, 2015
Time Spent After Hours On Smart Phone May Entitle You To Overtime Compensation
January 10, 2015
What Is A Protected Class Under Title VII?
January 10, 2015
Are You Entitled To Overtime Pay?
December 31, 2014
Employee Fired for Caring for Disabled Parent Successfully Brings ADA Claim
December 31, 2014
What Duties Are Integral and Indispensable?
December 28, 2014
Are You An Employee Or Independent Contractor?
December 28, 2014
Deductions for Uniforms Cannot Reduce Your Overtime
December 28, 2014
21 States To Raise Minimum Wage In 2015
December 24, 2014
Wage and Hour Collective Actions May Lead To Improved Workplace Conditions
December 21, 2014
Sex Discrimination Ban to Include Gender Identity
December 13, 2014
Wage and Hour Considerations During The Holiday Season
December 09, 2014
Supreme Court To Rule On Pregnancy Discrimination Case
November 29, 2014
Changes Likely To Exemptions Under The FLSA
November 26, 2014
Should Thanksgiving Workers Get Overtime Pay?
November 24, 2014
Georgia School Districts Cannot Claim Immunity Under The Eleventh Amendment
November 22, 2014
Race Discrimination Verdict Reinstated Against Marta
November 18, 2014
50 Years Later: the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII
November 15, 2014
Research Shows Weight Discrimination is Prevalent
November 15, 2014
Wage Theft Continues To Plague Workers
November 04, 2014
Unlawful Retaliation Claims On the Rise
November 04, 2014
Degree of Control A Central Factor In Determining Who Is An Employee v. Contractor
October 28, 2014
Employee Wins Landmark Employment Discrimination Case
October 28, 2014
NCAA Sued For Wage Violations
October 25, 2014
Wage and Hour Questions Prevalent In Health Care Industry
October 24, 2014
Are You an Employer or Employee?
October 18, 2014
ADA Lawsuit Filed Against FedEx
October 18, 2014
When Should Employees Be Paid For Pre- and Post-Shift Time?
October 11, 2014
Supreme Court To Hear Religious Discrimination Case Based On Look Policy
October 11, 2014
Who Is an Employer or Employee Under the FLSA?
October 04, 2014
McDonald's Corporation Sued In Employment Discrimination Case
September 30, 2014
Transgender Lawsuits Filed Against Two Companies
September 30, 2014
Wage Theft Has Cost Low Income Workers Billions In Compensation
September 24, 2014
When Is Workplace Bullying Discrimination?
September 24, 2014
Should You Be Receiving Overtime Pay?
September 14, 2014
Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Dunkin Doughnuts
September 14, 2014
Cheerleaders Win Wage Theft Lawsuit
September 08, 2014
Sex Discimination Case Filed Against Costco
September 08, 2014
Are You A Victim of Wage Theft?
August 31, 2014
Policies That Have Disparate Impacts On Protected Individuals May Be Discriminatory
August 30, 2014
$4.2M Settlement in Wage and Hour Lawsuit
August 27, 2014
Commercial Leases: Exculpatory Clauses and Subrogation Interests
August 25, 2014
Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Grocery Store
August 22, 2014
Wage and Hour Lawsuits May Affect Tipped Employee Compensation
August 20, 2014
Commercial Leases: Midtown Glass Company, Inc. v. Levent Industries, Inc.
August 14, 2014
Teacher Wins Reverse Race Discrimination Jury Trial
August 14, 2014
How Do Wage and Hour Laws Apply to Telecommuting?
August 13, 2014
Commercial Leases: Clauses that Survive a Commercial Lease Expiration
August 08, 2014
Requiring Extra Documentation May Constitute Immigration Discrimination
August 07, 2014
LinkedIn Settles Wage and Hour Lawsuit
July 30, 2014
Sexual Harassment Claims May Arise As The Result Of Workplace Affairs
July 30, 2014
Wrongful Commercial Foreclosure, Confirmation, and Debtors' Remedies #5: LSREF2 Baron, LLC v. Alexander SRP Apartments, LLC
July 30, 2014
More Jurisdictions Are Adopting Unpaid Interns Laws
July 23, 2014
President Obama Signs Executive Order Prohibiting LGBT Discrimination
July 23, 2014
Wrongful Commercial Foreclosure, Confirmation, and Debtors' Remedies #4: Bringing a Wrongful Foreclosure Claim
July 22, 2014
Overtime Pay Rate Determinations Should Include Per Diem Amounts
July 16, 2014
Wrongful Commercial Foreclosure, Confirmation, and Debtors' Remedies #3: The Confirmation Process and a Debtor's Rights
July 16, 2014
New Pregnancy Discrimination Guidelines Issued
July 16, 2014
Costly Wage And Hour Mistakes
July 09, 2014
Wrongful Commercial Foreclosure, Confirmation, and Debtors' Remedies #2: A Creditor's Duties
July 07, 2014
Supreme Court to Hear Pregnancy Discrimination Case
July 07, 2014
School Bus Company Settles Wage and Hour Lawsuit with Drivers for $1.6M
July 02, 2014
Wrongful Foreclosure, Confirmation, and Debtors' Remedies #1: Introduction
June 30, 2014
Firing Employee Day After Complaining Of Sexual Harassment May Be Grounds For Retaliation
June 30, 2014
Wage and Hour Lawsuits More Prevalent in 2014
June 26, 2014
President Obama Prepares To Issue Executive Order Barring Sexual Orientation Discrimination
June 25, 2014
Minority Shareholders: Diluting Shares
June 24, 2014
Employee or Volunteer?
June 15, 2014
The ADAAA Expands Definition of Disability
June 14, 2014
Retaliation For Complaining About Misclassification May Violate The FLSA
June 09, 2014
Minority Shareholders: Right to Corporate Records
June 07, 2014
FLSA White-Collar Exemptions To Be Amended
June 07, 2014
Company May Be Held Responsible For Co-Worker Harassment
May 29, 2014
"Unpaid" Summer Internships May Violate Federal Labor Laws
May 29, 2014
Minority Shareholders: Withholding of Dividends and the Tax Burden it Creates
May 29, 2014
Failure To Promote Muslim Man May Be Grounds For Discrimination
May 22, 2014
Number Of Wage And Hours Cases Increases For 7th Straight Year
May 22, 2014
Who Is An Employer Under The ADEA?
May 14, 2014
Business Owner Found Personally Liable For Overtime Pay Violations
May 14, 2014
Use of Drug Tests Found to Have "Disparate Impact"
May 08, 2014
Failure To Stop Customer Harassment Of Workers May Consitute Employer Negligence
May 07, 2014
Wage Laws and Tipped Workers - What Are Your Rights?
May 02, 2014
Minority Shareholders: Wrongful Termination & Tortious Interference with Business Relations
April 30, 2014
Overtime Compensation And Sleeping On The Job
April 30, 2014
Is Your Physical Presence at Work an Essential Job Function?
April 28, 2014
Example of the Minority Squeeze Out in Action
April 25, 2014
Your Employer Must Pay You What You Deserve: Consenting to "not" be paid overtime wages violates FLSA
April 22, 2014
Derogatory Comments By Manager Could Be Grounds For Claim of Retaliation
April 22, 2014
Minority Shareholders: Their Rights and the Problems They Face
April 14, 2014
Are Pre-Employment Credit Checks Discriminatory?
April 07, 2014
Are The McDonald's Corporation and Franchise Owners "Joint Employers"?
April 07, 2014
Essential Functions of One's Job Not Dependent Exclusively on Stated Job Requirements
April 04, 2014
New Child Labor Laws Proposed
March 31, 2014
11th Circuit Remands Case to Determine What Is an Essential Function Under the ADA
March 27, 2014
Pressure Increases To Pass ENDA
March 26, 2014
President Obama Seeks To Amend FLSA
March 22, 2014
California Supreme Court Hears Meal And Rest Break Case - Brinker v. Superior Court - Could Affect Workers Across The Country
March 21, 2014
McDonalds Workers Filed Wage and Hour Claims
March 21, 2014
Do You Know The Facts About Religious Discrimination?
March 14, 2014
Delivery Drivers Settle FLSA Misclassification Lawsuit
March 14, 2014
Muslim Man Wins Religious Discrimination Verdict
March 07, 2014
Are Workers Entitled To Pay For Time Spent Waiting To Go Through Security Checkpoints At Work?
March 07, 2014
Amazing Race Contestants File Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
March 02, 2014
Reality TV Writers Seek Overtime Protections
March 02, 2014
Iraq Veteran Excluded from Hiring List May Have USERRA Claim
February 23, 2014
Is Attendance an Essential Function of Your Job?
February 20, 2014
Improper Tip Pooling Leads To Significant Wage And Hour Lawsuit
February 16, 2014
Will The Federal Minimum Wage Hike Affect You?
February 16, 2014
A Claim For Retaliation May Exist Where A Friend Is Fired
February 07, 2014
Passing ENDA and the Pay Check Fairness Act Would Benefit Workers
February 07, 2014
Undocumented Workers Protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act
January 31, 2014
Should you be compensated for time spent putting on and taking off protective gear?
January 31, 2014
Age Discrimination Cases On The Rise
January 28, 2014
How Will The Federal Minimum Wage Hike Affect You?
January 27, 2014
A Temporary Impairment May Be Considered a Disability
January 19, 2014
Many Different Actions May Constitute Race Discrimination
January 18, 2014
Wage and Hour Lawsuits Predicted to Increase in 2014
January 12, 2014
Discrimination & Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
January 12, 2014
Court Determines Exotic Dancers Are Employees
December 31, 2013
Temporary Illnesses or Conditions May Be Covered by the ADA/ADAAA
December 31, 2013
Minimum Wage to Increase in 13 States
December 26, 2013
Owner May be Liable for Race Discrimination Under "Joint Employer" Theory
December 25, 2013
Wage and Hour Requirements in Bad Weather
December 17, 2013
Supreme Court May Hear FLSA Case Finding Owner Personally Liable For FLSA Violations
December 12, 2013
Applicant Who Was Denied Interview At Weight Watchers Can Proceed with Pregnancy Discrimination Claim
December 10, 2013
2013 Marks 75th Anniversary of FLSA
November 30, 2013
Woman with Perfume Sensitivity May Be Able to Bring Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
November 24, 2013
Frito-Lay Settles Overtime Pay Case
November 24, 2013
Woman Who Was Fired For Wearing Sword To Work May Have Claim For Religious Discrimination
November 17, 2013
When Should You Get Paid For Putting On And Taking Off Work Attire?
November 17, 2013
Worker With 'Crying Spells' After Daughter Was Raped Can Bring FMLA Claim
November 10, 2013
Employers May Be Held Personally Liable For Overtime Wage And Pay Violations
November 10, 2013
ENDA Moves Closer To Becoming A Reality
November 08, 2013
Police And Firefighters Entitled To Overtime Based On How They Divide Their Duties At Work
October 30, 2013
Age and Gender Discrimination Claim Filed Against Real Estate Giant
October 29, 2013
Exotic Dancers Allege Misclassification
October 26, 2013
Reduction In Force or Racially Motivated Termination?
October 22, 2013
Undocumented Workers Entitled To Overtime Pay
October 16, 2013
Retaliation Claims Valid Where Employees Have A Reasonable Belief That Discrimination Occurred
October 13, 2013
Did Amazon Violate Overtime Pay Requirements By Not Paying Warehouse Employees For Required Screenings?
October 07, 2013
Human Resource Manager's Comment Could Be Proof Of Discrimination
October 06, 2013
Is Your Employer Complying With The FLSA and Notice Provisions Of The Affordable Care Act?
September 29, 2013
Following Federal Government's Extension of Overtime Benefits To Home Health Care Aides, California Signs Law Granting Overtime Pay To Domestic Workers
September 29, 2013
Reasonable Accommodations May Not Have to Be Essential to Allow a Worker to Perform Job
September 22, 2013
Woman Allowed to Maintain Claim of "Regarded As" Disability Discrimination After Termination
September 22, 2013
Overtime And Minimum Wage Protections Extended To Home Health Care Aides
September 15, 2013
College Athletes Determined to Be Employees By NLRB
September 14, 2013
Should You Be Paid If You Work Through Your Breakss?
September 14, 2013
Failure To Act On Complaints Of Racial And Sexual Harassment May Lead To Substantial Liability
September 07, 2013
Fight For Minimum Wage Increase Gains Steam
September 07, 2013
Attorney Told You're Just "Not That Pretty" Can Bring Claim Of Sex Bias
August 31, 2013
San Francisco Giants Agree To Pay Back Wages Following Allegations Of FLSA Violations
August 31, 2013
Employer May Be Required To Allow Disabled Employee To Telecommute
August 24, 2013
American Woman Files Reverse National Origin Discrimination Claim Against Indian Company
August 23, 2013
Strippers File Overtime Compensation Lawsuit For Violations Of Federal Labor Law
August 17, 2013
Discriminatory Comments Made After Termination Can Be Used As Direct Evidence Of Bias
August 16, 2013
Unpaid Volunteer Files Unpaid Wage Lawsuit Against MLB
August 09, 2013
"Creepy" Conduct By Co-Worker May Be Grounds For Sexual Harassment Claim
July 31, 2013
What Constitutes "Sufficient Notice" To An Employer Of Sexual Harassment?
July 26, 2013
Death Threats Against Pro-Obama Worker Could Be Racially Motivated
July 25, 2013
Exempt Or Non-exempt? Failing To Classify Workers Correctly May Violate The FLSA
July 19, 2013
Independent Contractor Or Employee?
July 18, 2013
Sexaul Harassment Claim Allowed Based On Spankasaurus And Gabbygail Comments
July 10, 2013
Referring To A Female Police Officer As "That Chick Cop" May Be Sexual Harassment
June 30, 2013
Justice Ginsburg Calls On Congress To Intervene After Employment Discrimination Ruling
June 29, 2013
75th Anniversary Of FLSA Highlights Need For Increase In Minimum Wage
June 25, 2013
Are Age Discrimination Cases Becoming More Prevalent?
June 15, 2013
Arthritis May Be Considered a Disability for Purposes of the ADA/ADAAA
June 13, 2013
Court Decides That Unpaid Interns Were Really Employees In Fox Searchlight Case
June 07, 2013
Is Lactating A Medical Condition Of Pregnancy?
May 31, 2013
Workplace Sex Discriminiation Still Prevalent
May 30, 2013
Rules To Know Before You Agree To An Unpaid Internship
May 24, 2013
FLSA Lawsuits On The Rise
May 22, 2013
First Class Action GINA Lawsuit Filed
May 14, 2013
Court Finds That Nurse Who Was "Pantsed" May Have Workplace Harassment Claim
May 07, 2013
Gender Identification Bill Reintroduced
April 29, 2013
Workers To Receive Back Pay Following National Origin Lawsuit Settlement
April 21, 2013
Muslim Teen Allegedly Denied Job Because Of Head Scarf May Have Claim For Religious Discrimination
April 20, 2013
Bill To Amend FLSA May Give Employers More Control Over Overtime Pay
April 15, 2013
A Single Instance Of Harassment Can Be Enough To Constitute A Hostile Work Environment
April 04, 2013
Fair Labor Standards Act Protects Your Right To Overtime Compensation
March 27, 2013
Female Basketball Referee Brings Case For Bias
March 19, 2013
Getting to Work on Time Isn't Always an Essential Job Function Under the ADA
March 13, 2013
Is It Sexual Harassment? The Answer Often Depends On The Particular Facts Of Each Situation
March 10, 2013
Male Worker Successfully Alleges Claim Under Equal Pay Act
March 03, 2013
Should Your Employer Pay You For Time Spent Changing Your Clothes?
February 21, 2013
Your Employer May Need To Pay You For Time Spent On Your Smartphone
February 21, 2013
Employment Practices May Be Considered Gender Disricimination
February 14, 2013
Company's Excuse That It Fired Employee for Insubordination Could Be Considered "Pretext"
February 14, 2013
President Obama Calls For Minimum Wage Hike
February 08, 2013
Man Called "Borat" Can Bring A Claim For National Origin And Race Discrimination
January 29, 2013
FMLA Leave Covers Care of Children Regardless Of Age Disability Begins
January 29, 2013
Do Start Ups Need To Pay Their Employees Overtime Compensation?
January 24, 2013
What Is An Essential Function Of Your Job?
January 17, 2013
How Does A Natural Disaster Impact Your Take Home Pay?
January 17, 2013
Hospital Worker Fired For Refusing Flu Shot Due To Vegan Beliefs Can Sue Hospital for Religious Discrimination
January 09, 2013
What Constitutes Retaliation In A Fair Labor Standards Act Case?
January 08, 2013
Repeated Racial Slurs And Threatening Behavior Constitute Race Harassment
December 31, 2012
Race Discrimination Lawsuit Allowed Under Cat's Paw Theory
December 23, 2012
Medical Assistant May Bring Sexual Discrimination Claim Against Employer
December 18, 2012
Unpaid Volunteers Entitled To Legal Protection From Discrimination
December 09, 2012
Man Fired After Complaining About Clocking In May Maintain Lawsuit For Retaliation
December 09, 2012
Class Action Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed By Female Lawyers At Major Law Firm
November 30, 2012
Who's The Boss? Supreme Court Set To Define Who Is A Supervisor In Employment Discrimination Cases
November 26, 2012
Overtime Pay Lawsuits On The Rise
November 25, 2012
Policy To Automatically Fire Employees After Using Up Leave Violates ADA
November 19, 2012
States Seek To Extend Overtime Laws To Protect Farm Workers
November 17, 2012
Leave May Be Considered A Reasonable Accomodation Under The ADA
November 08, 2012
Male Principal May Have Claim For Sex Discrimination And Harrassment Against Female Employees
November 08, 2012
Investigation Begins Into Potential Wages And Hour Violations At Forever 21
November 04, 2012
What Is Illegal Retaliation Under The Fair Labor Standards Act?
October 31, 2012
Supervisor Stating I'm "Going To See To It" That Worker Retires When He's 62 May Be Direct Evidence Of Age Discrimination
October 22, 2012
Obesity May Be Covered By The Americans With Disabilities Act or the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act
October 15, 2012
Employee Misclassification Common Violation Of FLSA
October 15, 2012
Is Telecommuting Considered An Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act?
October 08, 2012
Female Workers Face Challenges From Over And Under Employment
October 08, 2012
Supreme Court Set To Consider 4 Employment Discrimination Cases
September 28, 2012
Transfer For Medical Treatment Determined To Be A Reasonable Accomodation
September 23, 2012
English Only Laws May Constitute National Origin Discrimination
September 13, 2012
Employers May Be Required To Transfer Disabled Workers To Vacant Positions
September 06, 2012
Order That Worker Undergo Psychiatric Counseling Violates Federal Discrimination Laws
August 30, 2012
Punitive Damages Awarded In Race Harassment Case
August 23, 2012
Man Who Took Husband's Last Name May Maintain Sex Discrimination Case Against Employer
August 17, 2012
ADA May Protect Trainees, Not Just Employees
August 17, 2012
Raising The Minimum Wage Benefits All
August 16, 2012
Vegas Casino Case- Smith v. Wynn - Finds Tip- Sharing Policies Violate State Law
August 08, 2012
Employers Violating Overtime Laws On The Rise
August 08, 2012
Veterans Entitled To Get Their Job Back Without Having To Submit New Screening Process
July 30, 2012
Court Upholds Jury Award Based On Repeated Use Of Derogatory Term
July 30, 2012
Congress Seeks To Raise Minimum Wage
July 21, 2012
African American Worker Can Bring Discrimination Lawsuit Based On "Cat's Paw" Doctrine
July 13, 2012
Race Discrimination Case May Proceed Where Discrimination Is "Plausible."
July 13, 2012
Skycaps Reach Settlement With Airlines In Minimum Wage Lawsuit
July 06, 2012
Teacher With Seasonal Affective Disorder Has Claim Under The ADA Against School For Failing To Transfer Her To A Windowed Room
July 06, 2012
Department Of Labor Considers Inclusion Of Home Care Employees Under The FLSA
June 27, 2012
Supreme Court To Help Define Who Is An Employer
June 21, 2012
UPS Driver May Maintain Racial Harassment Case After Co-workers Left Banana Peels In His Truck
June 21, 2012
Raising The Minimum Wage Would Benefit Workers And The Economy
June 14, 2012
Actions That Create A Hostile Work Environment May Be Grounds For A Retaliation Lawsuit
June 14, 2012
Wage Theft On The Rise
June 07, 2012
Employees May Be Held Personally Liable For Retaliation
May 25, 2012
Bias Doesn't Have To Be "Sole Reason" For Termination To Bring A Claim For Discrimination
May 17, 2012
When Must I Be Paid As An Intern?
May 11, 2012
Rejection Of Sexual Advances May Be Basis Of Claim For Retaliation
May 03, 2012
EEOC Limits Use Of Criminal Background Checks In Employment Decisions
April 26, 2012
Employers Must Pay Workers Overtime, Regardless Of Citizenship Status
April 26, 2012
EEOC Rules Federal Laws Ban Transgender Discrimination
April 19, 2012
Overtime Lawsuits On The Rise
April 19, 2012
Citicorp Required To Pay Back Wages For Equal Pay Act Violations
April 11, 2012
Pregnancy Discrimination On The Rise
April 11, 2012
Raising The Federal Minimum Wage Could Help Struggling Families And Communities
April 01, 2012
USERRA Protects Military Personnel's Right To Reemployment
March 25, 2012
Even A Dollar's Difference In Pay If Based On Gender May Constitute Sex Discrimination
March 16, 2012
Unpaid Intern At Charlie Rose Show Files Wage And Hour Lawsuit
March 16, 2012
Instances Of Harassment Not Raised At Administrative Level Allowed In Civil Sexual Harrassment Lawsuit
March 09, 2012
Supreme Court To Determine Whether Employees Are Protected From Retaliation For Making Oral Complaints
March 08, 2012
Unpaid Internships May Violate The FLS
March 08, 2012
Demotion Without Job Description Considered Constructive Discharge
February 29, 2012
Who Is A Supervisor? Supreme Court Seeks Guidance In Race Harrassment Case
February 24, 2012
When Am I Entitled To Take Leave Under The FMLA?
February 24, 2012
Are Journalists Entitled To Overtime Pay?
February 17, 2012
Tip Sharing Law May Lead To Confusion And Backpay Lawsuits
February 17, 2012
Female Police Officer Retaliation Award Upheld
February 09, 2012
Atlanta HIV Discrimination Case Moves Forward
February 09, 2012
When Is An Unpaid Internship Illegal?
January 26, 2012
Company Ordered To Pay Double Damages For Interfering With Worker's Right To Take Leave
January 20, 2012
Pre-Eligibility Requests For Leave May Give Rise To Claims Of Retaliation in Pereda v. Brookdale Senior Living Cmtys. Inc.
January 20, 2012
Minimum Wage Violation Lawsuit Against Applebee's Proceeds To Trial
January 14, 2012
Woman With Thoughts About Killing Her Supervisor Can Maintain Race Discrimination, Sex Discrimination And Retaliation Claims Against Postal Service
January 05, 2012
Jury Awards Physician $7.6 Million In Retaliation Lawsuit
December 30, 2011
$17.7 Million Award In Age Discrimination Lawsuit
December 21, 2011
Residents Only Requirements May Constitute Race Discrimination - NAACP v. North Hudson Reg'l Fire & Rescue
December 15, 2011
Woman Who Was Fired After Undergoing Sex Change Wins Claim For Sex Discrimination In Glenn v. Brumby
December 08, 2011
Court Determines Constant Questions About Retirement Supports Worker's Age Discrimination Claim In Franks v. Village of Bolivar
November 29, 2011
Supreme Court To Review Whether Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives Are Exempt Under The Fair Labor Standards Act in Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham Corp.
November 25, 2011
Draft Final Rule On ADEA Regulations Approved
November 17, 2011
7th Circuit Determines Statements May Be Direct Proof Of Bias In Makowski v. SmithAmundsen
November 11, 2011
Federal Court Determines Anti-Retaliations Laws Protect Federal Employees In Diggs v. HUD
November 04, 2011
Several Federal Laws Protect Seasonal Farm Workers
November 03, 2011
Community College Employee Allowed To Proceed With Wrongful Termination Claim Under The ADA In Blackburn v. Trustees
November 03, 2011
Computer Professionals Update (CPU) Act Seeks To Modify Whether Computer Professional Are Exempt Or Not-Exempt
October 27, 2011
Family And Medical Leave Act Claim Revived After Worker Fired For Taking Leave After Surgery In Shaffer v. American Med. Ass'n
October 20, 2011
Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Based On Headwear Policies Continues in United States v. New York City Transit Authority
October 12, 2011
President And CEO Personally Liable For Wage And Hour Violations In Torres v. Gristede's Operating Corp.
October 12, 2011
Retaliation Claim Allowed In Egan v. Freedom Bank Where Vice President Is Fired After Complaining About Sexual Harassment
October 06, 2011
Older Employee May Bring Claim For Age Discrimination Claim Where Evidence Exists That Younger Workers Were Treated Better in Earl v. Nielsen Media Research, Inc .
October 06, 2011
Misclassification As Independent Contractor May Be A Violation Of The Fair Labor Standards Act
September 30, 2011
Threats To Close Friend May Constitute Retaliation in Ali v. District of Columbia
September 30, 2011
Minimum Wage Lawsuit Filed Against ZipRealty
September 22, 2011
Worker Called "Pops" And "Old Man" Entitled To Bring An Age Discrimination Case In Dediol v. Best Chevrolet, Inc.
September 15, 2011
6th Circuit Determines Volunteers May Be Considered Employees In Bryson v. Middlefield Volunteer Fire Dep't Inc.
September 10, 2011
Man With Schizophrenia Can Bring "Regarded As" Claim
August 31, 2011
Employer Must Conduct An Individualized Inquiry Of Actual Disability
August 26, 2011
Nixon-Tinkelman v. New York City Dep't of Health and Mental Hygiene Determines Employer May Be Required To Help With Commute Under The ADA
August 26, 2011
Appeals Court Determines Police Sergeants And First-Responders Entitled To Overtime Pay in Edward Mullins et al v. City of New York
August 20, 2011
Trial Court Definition Of Retaliation Too Narrow In Millea v. Metro-North R.R. Co.
August 08, 2011
Short Time Span Between Deposition and Disciplinary Action Support Claim of Retaliation
July 31, 2011
EEOC Can Investigate Widespread Discrimination Even If Only One Employee Complains
July 24, 2011
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP Victorious In Reverse Race Discrimination Case. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Determines Employees May Always Bring A Claim for Discrimination Where Circumstantial Evidence Of Discriminatory Intent Exists
July 13, 2011
$20 Million Settlement In Verizon Disability Discrimination Case
June 28, 2011
Pizza Chain Fined For Violating Overtime Pay Laws And Retaliation
June 28, 2011
$32 Million Sex Bias Settlement Against Wells Fargo
June 22, 2011
EEOC Holds Public Hearings On Accommodations Under The ADA
June 11, 2011
Hospital Workers Entitled To Unpaid Back Overtime
June 11, 2011
Age Discrimination Claim Arises After Older Worker Is Fired And Subjected To Ageist Jokes
June 04, 2011
Summer Internships - When Does An "Unpaid Internship" Violate The Law?
May 26, 2011
The Importance Of Reporting Unfair Labor Practices Immediately
May 19, 2011
New Department of Labor Personnel Policy Bars Gender Identity And Pregnancy Bias
May 07, 2011
Trucker May Bring Religious Discrimination Claim
May 07, 2011
State of Florida Violates Federal Law By Not Raising Minimum Wage
April 29, 2011
Transgender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed
April 24, 2011
Job Bias Case Allowed Based On National Origin Discrimination
April 18, 2011
Bias Claim Revived Based On Lily Ledbetter Act
April 06, 2011
Georgia Employers Must Show Legitimate Reasons For Failing To Reinstate Employees
March 27, 2011
Georgia Employment Of Persons With Mental Disabilities Encouraged
March 22, 2011
Staffing Agency May Be Required To Pay Overtime
March 22, 2011
Allowing Clients To Harass Employees May Lead To Lawsuits
March 15, 2011
Georgia Working Moms To Benefit From Breastfeeding Law
March 15, 2011
"Cat's Paw" Liability Upheld
March 08, 2011
Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Entitled To Overtime Compensation
March 01, 2011
New Legislation Introduce to Raise Base Pay For Tipped Workers
March 01, 2011
Seeking Treatment For Alcoholism May Entitle Employees To Leave Under The FMLA
February 18, 2011
Could Nursing Home Have Done More To Prevent Sexual Harassment?
February 14, 2011
Retaliation Law Protects Fiancée
February 07, 2011
Amtrak Accused Of Gender Bias
February 07, 2011
Dick's Sporting Goods Settles Wage And Hour Violation Case For $15 Million
January 31, 2011
Back Wages Allowed For Restaurant Workers
January 31, 2011
Gay Man Fired For Complaining Of Harassment Can Bring Retaliation Claim
January 21, 2011
Disability May Be Proven By Personal Statements.
January 21, 2011
Waiters File Minimum Wage Lawsuit Against Hard Rock Cafe
January 16, 2011
Fired Employee Entitled To Overtime Pay
January 16, 2011
Former Prostitute Can Raise Sexual Harassment Claim
January 07, 2011
Jury Awards $5.8 Million To White Supervisor In National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit
January 01, 2011
Four EEOC Nominees Confirmed
December 28, 2010
Department Of Defense Final Rule Bars Mandatory Arbitration
December 17, 2010
Disability Discrimination Case Asserted By Bank Teller With Epilepsy
December 17, 2010
Widespread FLSA Violations By Michigan Blueberry Growers
December 08, 2010
Age Discrimination Case Revived
December 08, 2010
Minimum Wage Laws Help Local Economies
December 02, 2010
Contractor Agrees To Pay $3 Million in EEOC Race Bias Decree
November 18, 2010
EEOC Issues Final Regulations Interpreting Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
November 18, 2010
Nov. 18th A "Day Against Wage Theft" In 50 Cities Across The Country
November 15, 2010
Federal Labor Laws Protect All Workers
November 15, 2010
Employee May Proceed With Race Discrimination Case
November 07, 2010
Pregnancy Discrimination Claim Allowed To Proceed
November 01, 2010
Class Certification Of Oracle Employees in Wage-and-Hour Suit
November 01, 2010
$2 Million Jury Award to Teacher With Seasonal Affective Disorder Wins Case Over Denial of Windowed Room
October 22, 2010
New Wage And Hour Class Action Suit Against Wal-Mar
October 22, 2010
Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Progresses
October 14, 2010
Inconsistent Reasons For Firing Constitute Pretext
October 14, 2010
Benefits Of Federal Minimum Wage
October 06, 2010
Is It Discriminatory To Use Credit Checks In Employment Decisions?
October 04, 2010
FLSA Violations Frequent For Low-Wage Laborers
October 04, 2010
Consent Decree Cannot Shield Officials From Reverse Race Bias Claim
September 23, 2010
FMLA's 24-Hour Leave Without Pay Policy Applies To Same Sex Domestic Partners
September 20, 2010
If Severe Enough, One Action Can Constitute A Hostile Environment
September 15, 2010
$3 Million Settlement In FLSA Class Action
September 15, 2010
Cancer In Remission Considered A Disability Under The ADAAA In one
September 02, 2010
Verizon Technician Raises Triable Claim Of Sexual Harassment
August 26, 2010
Are Hospitals Paying Workers Enough Overtime?
August 26, 2010
Personal Knowledge Of Protected Status Not Required For Retaliation Claim
August 19, 2010
Are You Entitled To Overtime Compensation For Time Spent On Your Blackberry?
August 19, 2010
Poor Vision Constitutes Disability Entitled To Protections Under The ADA
August 12, 2010
Technicians Sue Goldman Sachs For Overtime Pay
August 11, 2010
Honoring A Patient's Racist Requests Constitutes Discrimination
August 04, 2010
Nursing Mothers Entitled To Reasonable Breaks At Work
July 30, 2010
Ministerial Exception Applies to All Title VII Claims
July 19, 2010
Pharmaceutical Reps Not Exempt Under The FLSA
July 19, 2010
Court Rejects Argument Of Age Bias
July 11, 2010
Can A Fiancé Bring A Third Party Retaliation Claim?
July 11, 2010
Dominos Pizza Delivery Drivers Similarly Situated Under The FLSADominos Pizza Delivery Drivers Similarly Situated Under The FLSA
June 30, 2010
Family Leave Rights Apply To Domestic Partners
June 23, 2010
Sexual Attraction Not Necessary For Harassment Claim
June 21, 2010
Alternative Modes Of Communication May Be Considered A Reasonable Accommodation
June 15, 2010
Jury Finds Medical Center Discriminated Against Muslim Doctor
June 10, 2010
Worker's Who Receive Commissons Not Always Exempt Under The FLSA
June 06, 2010
Security Response Does Not Create Hostile Work Environment
June 06, 2010
Fifth Circuit Finds Failure To Include Per Diem Pay In "Regular Rate" Violates FLSA
May 31, 2010
Supreme Court Finds Black Firefighters' Race Discrimination Claim Timely
May 24, 2010
Age Discrimination Claim Allowed To Proceed After Company Buy-Out
May 17, 2010
Sixth Circuit Determines Couple Did Not Knowingly Waive Their Right To Sue
May 09, 2010
Supreme Court Evaluates Who Should Decide Validity of Arbitration Agreements
May 03, 2010
Use of Medical Marijuana Not A Condition Requiring Reasonable Accommodation
April 30, 2010
Fired Employee With HIV May Bring Claim Under Amended ADA
April 24, 2010
Supreme Court Determines Fee Enhancements Are Allowed For Superior Performance
April 22, 2010
Congress To Review New Employment Discrimination Laws
April 22, 2010
Most Georgia Interns Entitled To Minimum Wages and Overtime
April 16, 2010
4th Circuit Determines An Assistant Manager Is A "Supervisor" For Purposes Of Filing A Sexual Harassment Claim
April 09, 2010
11th Circuit Sexual Harrassment To Be ReHeard
April 09, 2010
GEORGIA MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICERS NOT EXEMPT UNDER THE FLSA
March 10, 2010
Sales Commissions FLSA Case
March 10, 2010
NDAA and the FMLA
March 03, 2010
Attending AA Meetings not Compensable Overtime
March 03, 2010
New Hostile Work Environment Decision from the 11th Circuit
February 24, 2010
Immigration Status and the FLSA
February 24, 2010
Alternative Treatments, Vacations, and the FMLA
January 11, 2010
FMLA's 1250- Hour Requirement and Pre- Leave Retaliation
January 04, 2010
Employment Polygraphs
December 28, 2009
EEOC Gets a Boost in Subpoena Power
December 21, 2009
Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
December 21, 2009
Retail Commissions and Overtime
December 07, 2009
Airport Security Workers Decision
October 01, 2009
Work Time
July 27, 2009
Wage Garnishment FAQ
July 22, 2009
Tip Pooling under the FLSA
July 15, 2009
Teenage Work Driving Rules
July 15, 2009
Compensation for Online Training
July 08, 2009
Supreme Court Narrows Ability to Prove Age Discrimination
July 08, 2009
Belo Plan Contracts
June 17, 2009
Minor Lifeguards and the FLSA
June 10, 2009
Layoffs and Age Discrimination
June 10, 2009
Pending FLSA Legislation
June 01, 2009
Fast Food and Restaurant Workers and the FLSA
May 31, 2009
Veterans Employment Rights
May 22, 2009
Agricultural Workers Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
May 22, 2009
Agricultural Workers Under the FLSA
May 17, 2009
Additions to FMLA Proposed in Congress
May 17, 2009
Call Center Workers and the FLSA
May 06, 2009
Genetic Testing in the Workplace? Meet GINA
April 24, 2009
Daycare Workers Under the FLSA
April 23, 2009
Summer Jobs Part II
April 17, 2009
Whistleblower Case Upheld by ALJ
April 17, 2009
Classifying Home Health Care Workers
April 08, 2009
Summer Jobs- Don't be Exploited
April 08, 2009
When Do Salaried Employees Qualify for Overtime Pay?
March 30, 2009
Is Your Layoff Really Retaliation?
March 30, 2009
Overtime for Nurses
March 24, 2009
Lawyer Layoffs
March 24, 2009
Overtime for Journalists
March 18, 2009
Family and Medical Leave Updated Poster
February 28, 2009
Michelle's Law Makes Health Insurance Companies Cover Students on Medical Leave
February 28, 2009
How Do You Define "Work Time" Anyway?
February 11, 2009
President Appoints New EEOC Leadership
February 11, 2009
BlackBerry Overtime
February 07, 2009
Overtime Pay for Information Technology Workers
February 03, 2009
Georgia Jury Duty and Court Attendance Leave Laws
February 03, 2009
Is Travel Time Overtime?
January 29, 2009
President Obama Signs Ledbetter
December 11, 2008
City Firefighters not Entitled to Overtime under Fair Labor Standards Act
December 11, 2008
Grandfather Eligible for Leave to Care for Newborn Grandchild under FMLA
November 14, 2008
EEOC Issues New Guide to Americans with Disabilities Act
November 12, 2008
Amendments to Americans with Disabilities Act Promise New Day for Disability Discrimination Plaintiffs
September 25, 2008
Sexual Harassment-Speak Now or Forever Lose your Claim
September 17, 2008
Skycaps' Claim for Tips under FLSA Grounded by Eleventh Circuit
September 16, 2008
Sixth Circuit Recognizes FMLA Retaliation Claim
September 16, 2008
Minimum Wage Update
August 22, 2008
Unemployment Claims Hold Steady at Recessionary Levels
August 15, 2008
Senate Introduces Bill to Expand Americans with Disabilities Act
August 12, 2008
EEOC Updates Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination
July 28, 2008
Female Employee Fired for Having IVF Procedure has Claim for Pregnancy Discrimination
July 22, 2008
Employee Fired after Having an Abortion has Claim for Pregnancy Discrimination
July 17, 2008
Supreme Court Wrap-Up II: Court Finds Implied Claim of Retaliation in Age Discrimination Act
July 14, 2008
Punitive Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases after Exxon: The Death of Punies has been Greatly Exaggerated
June 23, 2008
Supreme Court Wrap-Up: Supremes Rule that Section 1981 Encompasses Claims for Retaliation
June 04, 2008
Discriminatory Denial of Pay Raise Cannot be Cured by Later Raise
May 14, 2008
Parents Discharged for Son's Medical Costs Have Disability Discrimination Claim
May 07, 2008
Sexually Suggestive Comment Not Enough to Establish Sexual Harassment
May 05, 2008
"Sex Specific Profanity" Supports Sexual Harassment Claim
May 02, 2008
House Passes Genetic Nondiscrimination Law
April 26, 2008
Agreement to Arbitrate USERRA Discrimination Claim is Enforceable
April 14, 2008
Military Veteran Need Not Pay Filing Fee to File Discrimination Case
April 10, 2008
Court Affirms Half Million Dollar Verdict in Race Discrimination Case
April 07, 2008
Pay Discrimination Bill Fails in Congress
April 03, 2008
Genetic Employment Discrimination Bill Passes Senate
April 01, 2008
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