A long-lasting employment harassment case has finally come to a close for one Louisiana man. Kerry Woods filed a harassment complaint against his former employer, Boh Bros. Construction Co., with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) nearly six years ago. According to his complaint, Woods was subjected to repeated unlawful harassment by a male supervisor… Read More
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A Forklift, A Vending Machine, And Unemployment
The Seattle PI reported recently on an industrious, if misguided, Iowa man who really wanted his candy bar. Robert McKevitt was working at a warehouse when he decided to take a break. He put a dollar in a vending machine for a candy bar. The vending machine was known to have problems, but when the… Read More
Fired For Being Too Feminine
Iowa, like Washington, has laws against employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. Because of these laws, Wayne Shimer, a former employee of Casey’s General Store, has employment protections and the ability to seek legal relief for his discriminatory firing. Shimer tells the Des Moines Register of the pattern of discrimination he faced before he was… Read More
VW Trapped In Battle Over Unionization
Volkswagen auto workers in Tennessee became the center of attention last week when they prepared to vote on unionization of their factory. Unionization is usually a major deal for the workers and the employers, but it does not always receive much media coverage, particularly when the employer is not opposed to the union. However, in… Read More
Internships: Paid, Unpaid, or Not At All?
The job market continues to make its slow recovery, but finding employment even after college is still a challenge. Many college students hope having an internship on their resume will give them the extra edge they need to land a coveted job. According to a recent CNBC.com article, the benefits and differences between paid, unpaid,… Read More
McDonald’s Employee Fired for Helping Firefighters
A New York McDonald’s employee recently made headlines when she was fired after she generously picked up the tab for a group of working firefighters. Heather Levia is a 23 year-old mother who had worked at the restaurant chain for 8 years. During a recent shift, a group of firefighters came into McDonald’s for breakfast… Read More
Subsequent Oregon Business Owner Responsible for Unpaid Wages
Under Oregon law, when a business goes under, employees still deserve to be fully compensated for all of the work they have completed. As a result, there is a specific process by which former employees may go about collecting unpaid wages if their employer closes. If such employees file a claim with the Oregon Bureau… Read More
Court Decides that FMLA Covered Las Vegas Trip
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld an interesting decision regarding the scope of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for employees for qualified reasons, without the fear of losing their jobs. Qualified reasons include serious medical conditions, birth or adoption of a child,… Read More
Broncos Fan Fired In Tacoma
Seattle’s King5.com recently reported on the firing of a Broncos fan in Tacoma. Nathaniel Wentz, 17, worked for Odyssey1 until he wore his Broncos jersey to work. Employees were invited to show their team spirit if they were working on game day. Wentz, a long-time football and Broncos fan, wore his jersey to work. He… Read More
Layoffs: Employees should Know their Rights
There is one word that usually fills employees across the country with dread: layoffs. When a company decides to close stores or plants, downsize, restructure, merge, or file for bankruptcy, many employees usually lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Layoffs have especially been in the news lately, as the following companies have… Read More