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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Major Ruling Regarding Employment Discrimination
Under the federal discrimination laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, courts have reached different conclusions as to whether a particular employee was a “supervisor.” The distinction is important. In a workplace harassment suit under Title VII, where an...
Employer Shared Responsibility Payments and Information Reporting Requirements Under the Affordable Care Act Delayed Until 2015
The Treasury Department in conjunction with the Obama administration announced yesterday that implementation of certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be delayed until 2015. These provisions include the employer shared-responsibility provisions as...
Employment Discrimination: Reinstatement vs. Front Pay
The remedies available to employees in employment discrimination cases depend in large part on the facts presented and the statutes allegedly violated. Employees generally have multiple forms of relief at their disposal, including back pay and lost wages;...
OMG! Social Media Policies Under More Legal Scrutiny – Time to TCOB …
With the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) becoming more active in striking down social media policies, employers may not be Laughing Out Loud if faced with an unfair labor practice charge. Taking Care Of Business now involves some straightforward steps to achieve...