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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.

Child Labor, Part Two

November 21, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Seattle, Wage Violations

Cerner Pays $4.5 Million to Settle Wage Theft Class Action

November 21, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Kansas City, Missclassification

Are There Legitimate Exceptions to Oregon Minimum Wage Laws?

November 19, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Portland, Wage Violations

Former Mizzou Coach Suing for Racial Discrimination

November 16, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Kansas City, Workplace Discrimination

EEOC Takes Aim at Missouri Truck Company for Sexual Harassment

November 16, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Kansas City, Sexual Harassment

Child Labor

November 14, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Seattle, Wage Violations

Illinois School District Settles Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Principal

November 12, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Kansas City, Workplace Discrimination

Hospital Allegedly Fires Medical Coder for Refusing to Fraudulently Bill Patients

November 12, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Employment Policies, Kansas City

Oakland is the Base Camp for Privacy Fight

November 9, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Employment Policies, Los Angeles

Dotty’s Casino Chain Settles $3.5 Million Discrimination Case

November 7, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

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

Categories: Las Vegas, Workplace Discrimination

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