Jerry Sandusky, the now infamous former assistant coach for Penn State’s football team, has requested the reinstatement of his pension from Pennsylvania’s State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). Sandusky is currently in prison serving a 30 to 60 year sentence for child molestation. At the time of his conviction his pension payments were terminated. Sandusky wants… Read More
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Councilman Sworn Into Office With Colander On Head
A member of the “Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster,” also known as a Pastafarian, was sworn into his councilman position with a colander on his head earlier this month. In a recent Talking Points Memo article, the fact that there is a picture of Christopher Schaeffer being sworn into office in New York with… Read More
Long-Term Unemployment Benefits Come to An End
Unemployment is a safety net for those who unexpectedly lose employment or have an unexpected reduction in employment. In early December, President Obama arurged Congress to extend long-term unemployment benefits. However, when Congress passed its budget, there was no extension in long-term benefits. As a result, on December 28 the federally extended long-term unemployment benefits… Read More
Entire Store Fired Three Days Before Christmas
A Chicagosub sandwich shop called Snarf’s sent an email to all 20 of its employees on December 22. The email informed the employees of Snarf’s 600 West location that the store was closing, that they were fired as of December 23, and they should turn in any keys or company property they may have on… Read More
Archie Comics Female CEO Gender Discriminator?
According to a recent Washington Post article, five white men are suing Archie Comics female co-CEO for sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Nancy Silberkleit, the widower of one of Archie Comics three founders, became the co-CEO of the company in 2008. Interestingly, Silberkleit’s co-CEO and half-brother of the second founder of Archie Comics sued to… Read More
Employer Supports Its Employees' Rights & Wins On Facebook
It is not often that a company makes positive headlines when it comes to its social media. And it is even less often that a company will break with the belief that “the customer is always right,” particularly at a time when major retailers have decided Thanksgiving a major financial opportunity and not a holiday…. Read More
Overview of Employment Law Changes for Oregon in 2014 (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this article, we explained how the Oregon legislature has enacted or updated several laws affecting employers and employees throughout the state. It is always important for employees to be aware of their rights so they may identify any violations thereof. Furthermore, it is equally important for employers to stay on top… Read More
Obesity as a Disability under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees with qualified disabilities from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. A qualified disability under the law is a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Such major life activities include hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, walking, learning, or performing manual tasks. If an… Read More
Discriminated Against For Wanting To Have Children
A Hawaiian retailer will pay $60,000 for discriminating against one of its employees before and after she gave birth to her child. Step Three, Ltd., which does business as Sandal Tree, is a retailer of women’s sandals with stores across Hawaii. The company will be settling with one of its former buyers. The buyer underwent… Read More
Overview of Employment Law Changes for Oregon in 2014 (Part 1)
As the New Year quickly approaches, employers and employees alike will want to be aware of changes in Oregon’s employment laws going into effect on January 1, 2014. Employment law was often at the forefront of legislators’ agendas in 2013, with the living and minimum wage debate and the fight for more employee rights heating… Read More