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Friends can claim retaliation based on co-worker’s discrimination charge

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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February 7 2011

On January 24, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the fiancée of an employee who filed a Charge of Discrimination was “within the zone of interests protected by Title VII.”

Seventh Circuit permits combined FLSA and state-law wage class actions

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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February 7 2011

A recent decision by the Seventh Circuit underscores the importance of employers taking proactive measures to avoid exposure arising from the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and state law wage class actions

Ohio Education Association v. Lopez: Ohio appellate court finds “slimebag” comment did not violate non-disparagement clause

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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February 7 2011

Employers often include non-disparagement clauses in separation agreements in order to keep employees from harming the employer's reputation after the employment relationship ends

Leyshon v. Diehl Controls: Illinois appellate court upholds $8 million defamation award in favor of former employee terminated “for cause"

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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February 7 2011

Employers who terminate employees "for cause" should take note of a recent Illinois appellate court decision upholding an $8 million verdict in favor of a terminated employee

Illinois appellate court affirms dismissal of claims for unauthorized disclosure of former employees’ personal information

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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February 7 2011

In this age of widespread access to electronic information and increased risk of identity theft, employers more than ever need to be aware of the potential sources for liability when employee data is mishandled

Court guides employers on reasonable accommodations and ADA protection in tough cases

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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June 14 2010

The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") requires employers to provide "reasonable accommodation" to qualified individuals with a disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship

Schmidt v. Eagle Waste & Recycling: highlighting the FLSA “combination exemption”

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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June 14 2010

In recent years employers, have seen an alarming increase in class and collective actions filed by employees claiming they are owed unpaid overtime

Sunbelt Rentals v. Ehlers: Illinois appellate court’s rejection of the “legitimate business interest” test may make it easier for employers to enforce restrictive covenants

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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March 5 2010

Many employers use restrictive covenants to protect confidential information and client relationships by preventing former employees from working for competitors

When an outside sales person is really an administrative employee

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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March 5 2010

A recent decision from the Third Circuit sheds light on how certain currently pending Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") cases may be decided

Seventh Circuit revives male employee's claim of sexual harassment based on female supervisor's alleged advances

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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March 5 2010

In Turner v The Saloon, 2010 WL 424580 (7th Cir, Feb 8, 2010), the Seventh Circuit reversed summary judgment for an employer in a sexual harassmenthostile work environment claim brought by a male employee based on the alleged sexual advances of his female supervisor