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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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DOL Opinion Letters Rise from the Ashes

HR Daily Advisor

Employers had relied on Opinion Letters for decades, when in 2010 the DOL announced that it would discontinue the use of Opinion Letters as a form of guidance for employers. is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Prince, J.D.,

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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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2nd Circuit Scrutinizes Worker’s Inconsistent Claims About His Disability

HR Daily Advisor

” To be eligible to sue for disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of his position with or without a reasonable accommodation. ” He failed to mention he had been suspended for cause by his employer. Words do matter.

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Minnesota Expands Workplace Protections for New and Expectant Parents

Zenefits

Employers in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” will have to comply with two expanded workplace protections for nursing and expecting workers. First, lactation breaks for Minnesota workers must be compensated. Starting January 1, employers cannot reduce an employee’s compensation for work time spent on lactation breaks.

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Going Against the Grain: Worker Fired After Unequal Pay Complaint

HR Daily Advisor

Oakley Grain hired “Mariah” in August 2010 to work at the Yellow Bend facility in Arkansas City. Mariah sued Oakley Grain, alleging wage discrimination and retaliation in violation of the EPA, Title VII, and the Arkansas Civil Rights Act. and an editor of the Arkansas Employment Law Letter.

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Is There Hope for a Job Hopper?

Evil HR Lady

Friday, November 12, 2010 Is There Hope for a Job Hopper? November 12, 2010 9:30 PM YoungHR said. Need to explain to someone why, even after working their rear end off all year, that their annual increase is 2.7%? Come to HR. Need to come up with new mountains of paperwork? Come to HR. So, come join me on the Evil Side.