An article from the LA Times (here) discusses a painful case against the Los Angeles City Fire Department. The case arises out of a hazing incident in which a black firefighter, Tennie Pierce, had his dinner laced with dog food. It is reported that the city settled with Pierce for $1.5 million after spending $1.3… Read More
Archives for March 8, 2008
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Employer Ordered To Produce Employee Contact Information in Overtime Lawsuit
In employment lawsuits, plaintiffs’ attorneys frequently request information about employees other than the plaintiff, including address and telephone numbers for current and former employees. When responding to such requests, employers are sometimes concerned that producing employee contact information will (a) lead to other potential plaintiffs who may want sue the company, or (b) violate employee… Read More
Court: Overtime Pay Required Even Where the Employee Was Not Authorized to Work Overtime
A recent decision by the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals demonstrates that an employer can be liable for overtime pay even if employees have been forbidden to work overtime. The case is Chao v. Gotham Registry, Inc. and can be read here. The court examined whether an employer must pay overtime work where it has… Read More