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“I Quit” — Supreme Court Decides When Clock Starts on Constructive Discharge Claims

HRWatchdog

Today, the United States Supreme Court decided when the time limit begins to run for filing a federal employment discrimination claim for constructive discharge and resolved a split among the federal circuits. Postal Service Employee, Marvin Green, who claimed that he was the victim of racial discrimination. Not a member?

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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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10th Circuit: Fedex Regards Employee as Disabled Based on Inaccurate Aetna Claim

HR Daily Advisor

There are numerous reported cases that address whether an employee suffered discrimination because of a disability, but not many of them are grounded on a “perceived” disability the employee didn’t actually have. A court must prevent discrimination, not act as a super personnel department.

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Disability Discrimination: Terminated Cancer Survivor’s ADA Claim Fails, Part 1

HR Daily Advisor

8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota) recently affirmed a district court’s ruling that an employee failed to establish a case of disability discrimination and retaliation. From roughly 2005 to 2008, she often took medical leave for medical appointments.

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Interactive Process Requires More Than Just Lip Service, But When is Enough Enough?

HR Daily Advisor

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar state laws prohibit discriminating against a qualified employee or job applicant on the basis of an actual or perceived disability. Accordingly, Sharbono did not wear a steel-toed boot on his previously injured left foot while working for the company before 2008.

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HR 101: The ABCs of EEO and Civil Rights

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Each Title prohibits discrimination in various areas of American life: Voting rights. Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment. Simple language throughout the law bans discrimination in any form based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Discrimination has no place in the workplace.