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That time when Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett upheld a plaintiff’s $300K discrimination win

The Employer Handbook

Today, let’s see how Judge Barrett dealt with a jury verdict in the plaintiff’s favor on her national origin discrimination claim that the plaintiff brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The plaintiff sued for national origin discrimination, among other things. Proctor Hosp.

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The FMLA does not protect employees from termination for unrelated reasons (like performance)

The Employer Handbook

Blink twice if you know (or at least suspect) a poor-performing employee who complained about discrimination or sought leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to insulate herself from discipline at work. In 2004, the plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and chronic back and neck pain.

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What the Changes to the Posted Workers Directive Means for Employers

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This includes workers on business trips (when no service is provided) and those attending conferences, meetings, fairs, and/or undertaking training. Equal treatment between men and women and other provisions on non-discrimination. The social security aspects are still governed by EU Regulation 883/2004.

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Vermont Recreational Marijuana Goes Into Effect July 1, 2018

Precheck

Although medical marijuana has been legal in the state since 2004, the passage of Act 86 expands protections for medical marijuana cardholders in ways that could potentially impact employers. As of 2004, Vermont has had medical marijuana available to state residents with qualifying conditions. Recreational Marijuana. Medical Marijuana.

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Is addiction a disability under the ADA?

Business Management Daily

Instead, it encourages courts to focus on whether employers have “complied with their obligations and whether discrimination has occurred. Many heavy drinkers may meet that test. Supreme Court considered whether a former addict was entitled to a second chance: an opportunity to be rehired in 2004. MAT Therapy.

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Public Employees Who Volunteer: Do You Know the Rules Under the FLSA?

HR Daily Advisor

Volunteer work performed by public employees must also meet the same additional requirements as employees of private companies for determining volunteer work status. Prince also served as an expert on several audio conferences discussing the 2004 changes to the federal regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019

PlanSource

We’re only a quarter through 2019 and employment law is already changing at a rapid pace, with an increasingly widespread commitment to greater pay equity, access to paid leave, and protection from harassment and discrimination. This salary level was set in 2004. Though this seems like a fairly drastic change (and it is!) Marijuana.