Back in 2006, the City of San Francisco passed an ordinance requiring all businesses with 20 or more employees to pay a fee to help cover health care costs. A restaurant group successfully argued that the law was preempted by ERISA. The case is now on fast-track status in the 9th Circuit, with briefs due… Read More
Archives for February 12, 2008
Here you can find the most recent employment law news and commentary on cases around the country. If you need assistance with employment law, don't hesitate to call us.
Sexual Harassment and Disability Accommodation Claims Dismissed
The Washington Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of an interesting case involving allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, and disability discrimination. Briefly, the plaintiff, Moon, was allegedly asked for sex and sexually assaulted by a supervisor at her home after a party with other coworkers. She complained about the incident 8 months later. The… Read More
Who Won the Writers' Strike?
During the Vietnam War era, the late Sen. George Aiken, R-Vt., famously told both Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon that they should “declare victory and get the hell out.” It appears that is what both sides have done in the writers’ strike. For an analysis, see this article in Slate and this… Read More
FMLA Amended to Add New Leave Rights for Military Families
On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008. The Act includes significant revisions to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). FMLA coverage is expanded to employees who care for family members injured while on active military duty or for other exigent circumstances caused by active military service…. Read More