Using Facebook in Employment-Related Litigation
Did you know that employment lawyers are now using social media to prove their cases?
Justin Bieber’s Former Bodyguard Files Employment Lawsuit
Justin Bieber’s former bodyguard files a lawsuit after he was allegedly assaulted by the popstar, says Los Angeles employment lawyer Eric Grover.
24 Hour Fitness Arbitration Agreement Defeated Before Federal Agency
24 Hour Fitness Arbitration Agreement found in violation of the NLRA, reports Eric Grover, a Los Angeles employment lawyer.
The New Year Rings In New Changes to California Labor Laws
New California labor laws are taking effect in 2013, says Eric Grover, a Los Angeles employment attorney.
Dallas Employment Lawyer: Employer to Pay $2M in Disability Suit
The EEOC reports that Dillard’s Inc., a national retail chain, must pay $2 million to settle a class action disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC.
Lawsuit Spotlights Working Mothers’ Rights and Breast Feeding On The Job
An employment lawsuit is bringing mother’s right in the workplace into the spotlight, says Eric Grover, a Los Angeles employment lawyer.
First Impression Case: Fifth Circuit Rules on Ministerial Exception to Employment Discrimination Law
/cdklawyers.com// 11/10/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit because it found that the ministerial exception applied. This exception bars employment discrimination lawsuits brought by ministers against their churches. Cannata v. Catholic Diocese of Austin, No. 11-51151 (5th Cir. Oct. 24, 2012), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/11/11-51151-CV0.wpd.pdf. The […]
An Employer Asks: Do We Have to Train an Older Worker on a New Computer System?
/cdklawyers.com// 11/09/2012 Question: Our retail operation recently converted to a new computer-operated cash register system. One of our employees is an older lady. She is part of a generation that grew up without computers. Do we have to train her on the new system or can we just assign her other duties? If we assign […]
Hurricane Sandy Prompts Employers to Evaluate Their Policies
/cdklawyers.com// 11/03/2012 Our nation watched with horror as Hurricane Sandy battered the East Coast. Now, Americans have stepped forward to assist with the recovery efforts to get those affected by the storm back on their feet. Watching East Coast residents, employers, and others deal with the issues they are now facing has caused a […]
EEOC Sues Calif. Security Company for Pregnancy Discrimination
Quest Intelligence Group is accused of not allowing an employee to return to work after maternity leave, says San Francisco employment lawyer Eric Grover.
Dallas, Texas Employment Lawyer: Get Ready for Election Day
/cdklawyers.com// 11/02/2012 A presidential election always brings excitement, and 2012 is no different. But do you know the laws regarding voting and employment? Dallas, Texas employment lawyer Keith Clouse highlights the Texas Workforce Commission’s page on this topic at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/efte/voting_time_off.html. First of all, an employee should be allowed time to vote. Many people like […]
NLRB Determines Some Facebook Postings Don’t Have Federal Labor Law Protections
The NLRB ruled some social media postings aren’t protected under federal labor laws and can result in termination, Bay Area employment lawyer Eric Grover says.