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Terminated Problem Employee Points to Discrimination, Retaliation as True Motives

HR Daily Advisor

Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit—which covers Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—recently upheld an employer’s trial court victory, providing useful guidance for employers seeking to manage difficult employees in the midst of workers’ compensation claims. Alleged Discrimination and Retaliation.

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5 Scenarios That Prove Wrongful Termination

HR Digest

For instance, if you have performed the function of a whistleblower (reporting a wrong activity/illegal conduct against the management), employment laws protect you from being dismissed because of it. The same law also covers employees who fill the workers’ compensation claim. A case of discrimination against you.

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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim

HR Daily Advisor

A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination. Bruce” began his employment with General Nutrition Corporation (GNC) as a sales associate in 1999.

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3 Steps to Protect Information While Leveraging Social Media

HR Daily Advisor

The number of companies maintaining a corporate presence on social media rose from 34% in 2008 to 77% in 2013 according to SHRM Survey Findings: Social Networking Website and Recruiting/Selection. partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., Garrison , Esq.—partner Adopt a social media policy or guidelines.

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7th Circuit: No ADEA Liability for Terminating Retirees Because of Benefit Costs

HR Daily Advisor

7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—recently decided an interesting and complex case involving allegations of age discrimination. The 7th Circuit found the county hadn’t engaged in any form of discrimination, including disparate impact or disparate treatment discrimination. million in 2008.

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These Employment Laws Work to Safeguard Pay Equity for All

HR Digest

Employment laws are constantly evolving and pay equity remains a hot topic of discussion. Image credit – Freepik ) The Equal Pay Act of 1963 and other employment laws attempt to narrow the pay equity gap but the adoption of practices to assist in enforcement often falls to employees.

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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

Employers could elect to substitute paid leave for unpaid leave. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 introduced another type of leave to the FMLA. Patterned after unemployment compensation, leave is funded by an employee paid 1% payroll tax. Leave could be taken on a continuous or intermittent basis. FMLA evolution.