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In the Crosshairs: U.S. Congress Again Takes Aim at Arbitration Agreements in Employment Context
USA - August 19 2021 In the U.S. Congress’ latest proposal to strike against arbitration, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Labor Committee Chairman Robert…
In Pennsylvania, Facial Expressions Matter.
USA - August 17 2021 A Pennsylvania court recently addressed whether a deponent could be compelled to remove a face mask during his deposition after the deponent refused…
Pittsburgh Extends Temporary COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave but Confusion Over Employers’ Obligations Persists
USA - August 13 2021 On July 27, 2021, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto signed Section 626B of the City of Pittsburgh Code—also known as the Temporary COVID-19 Paid Sick…
Iowa Supreme Court: City’s “ban the box” ordinance is preempted by state law, but not entirely
USA - August 9 2021 The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that Iowa state law preempts the City of Waterloo’s restriction on employers’ use of applicants’ criminal record…
Iowa Supreme Court Reverses $1.5 Million Verdict Against Former Governor in Sexual Orientation Discrimination Suit
USA - July 2 2021 After nearly a decade of litigation, in Godrey v. State of Iowa et al, Case No. 19-1954 (June 30, 2021), the Iowa Supreme Court reversed a jury…
Ninth Circuit Upholds Arbitration for Non-Signatory Defendant
USA - June 7 2021 California law is not typically seen as amiable to compelling employees to arbitrate their claims. However, in Franklin v. Community Regional Medical…
EEOC Hosts Virtual Hearing on Civil Rights Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic in the Workplace
USA - June 7 2021 In its first all-virtual/remote video-cast hearing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) discussed workplace civil rights implications…
Balancing Public Employees’ Religious Rights with the Establishment Clause
USA - May 25 2021 When it comes to striking a balance between the religious rights of government employees and the Government’s duty to avoid Establishment Clause…
Amendment to Florida Rules Increases Likelihood of Summary Judgment in State Court
USA - May 6 2021 The Florida Supreme Court recently amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510 (Summary Judgment), adopting the less restrictive federal summary…
2,000 COVID-19-Related Employment Lawsuits Filed in the U.S.: An Analysis of the Data and Trends
USA - April 9 2021 On April 6, 2021, the total number of COVID-19-related employment complaints filed in United States courts passed the 2,000 mark. Although it took…
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