As mentioned in a previous post, with the schools out on summer vacation, many students are looking for summer jobs. At the same time, a number of employers looking to hire young people for positions because young workers tend to require less pay and there is no long-term commitment when hiring what amount to seasonal… Read More
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Cerner Pays $4.5 Million to Settle Wage Theft Class Action
Among the most common labor disputes are those in which employees are misclassified in one form another. The majority of employees are eligible for minimum wage benefits, workers comp, and overtime. However, some employees are not eligible for overtime, and independent contractors, who are presupposed to be business owners, are not entitled to any of… Read More
Are There Legitimate Exceptions to Oregon Minimum Wage Laws?
The Muller case established the principles of equal and fair pay in the courts, including minimum wages in Oregon. There are a number of exceptions to the minimum wage laws in Oregon. The first is known as the executive exemption. Under these rules, those who are in executive positions do not fall within the listed… Read More
Former Mizzou Coach Suing for Racial Discrimination
Former assistant track and field coach, Carjay Lyles, is sueing Mizzou over racial discrimination that he alleges he experienced during his time at the university. Carjay Lyles says he faced several instances of discrimination during his four years coaching at the university between 2013 and 2017. The lawsuit names head coach Brad Halter, associate director of… Read More
EEOC Takes Aim at Missouri Truck Company for Sexual Harassment
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, sexual harassment and misconduct lawsuits have taken center stage across a nation that has had to take a hard look in the mirror. In terms of lawsuits, companies can be held liable when an employee files a complaint against a co-worker or a superior who is employed by… Read More
Child Labor
School is out and people are spending time this summer doing other things. For many students, this means looking for a summer job. It allows them to earn extra money while spending their time productively. A number of seasonal businesses, like ice cream stores that bulk up staff during the summer, are all potential landing… Read More
Illinois School District Settles Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Principal
The principal of an Illinois high school recently settled a lawsuit against the district alleging sex discrimination. Karen Gauen, who will retire after this school year ends, sued the school district, claiming that she was paid less money than her male predecessor. The $200,000 settlement was unanimously approved by the school board. Gauen, who expressed… Read More
Hospital Allegedly Fires Medical Coder for Refusing to Fraudulently Bill Patients
Most employee discrimination lawsuits involve an employer who uses discriminatory hiring practices to weed out potential hires. In certain circumstances, a hostile work environment is created by a company-wide culture of discrimination. There is another class of employment law altogether that relates not to protected people but to protected actions. These often involve a company… Read More
Oakland is the Base Camp for Privacy Fight
If privacy is an issue that has started to cause you concern, you are not alone. In Oakland, California, a trio of concerned citizens has decided not to sit back and wait for the technology industry to figure out how to safeguard personal information. Instead, they have worked to put an initiative – The California… Read More
Dotty’s Casino Chain Settles $3.5 Million Discrimination Case
The popular casino chain, Dotty’s, was forced to settle a $3.5 million claim alleging disability discrimination earlier this month. The EEOC claimed the Dotty’s was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Lawyers for the EEOC alleged that Dotty’s fired or forced employees to quit because they were considered disabled, had a record of… Read More