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The HR Law Blog - July 02, 2009
It is relatively common for companies to impose strict codes for the appearance of front-line staff in an attempt to reinforce their brand, but news reports of two recent discrimination cases highlight the potential pitfalls of adopting such a policy.
In the first case, Abercrombie & Fi
The HR Law Blog - July 02, 2009
According to news reports, civil servants have sent out thousands of bogus job applications to businesses in an effort to expose race discrimination in the recruitment process. The fake job application scheme was devised by the Department of Work and Pensions, the ministry responsible for paying
The HR Law Blog - July 02, 2009
On appeal by the US the employment appeal tribunal found the employment tribunal had not erred in finding that the United States of America had breached the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 s.188 by failing properly to consult representatives of civilian employees about t
The HR Law Blog - July 02, 2009
In 2005, Alan Johnson, the then Trade Secretary, unveiled a plan whereby fathers could take 6 months of paternity leave when their child reached 6 months of age so that mothers could go back to work. Under current rules fathers are only entitled to 2 weeks paternity leave which usually taken just
The HR Law Blog - July 02, 2009
On 17th June Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality launched a new cross government drive to increase the number of women, black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people and disabled people on the boards of public bodies.
The new cross government action plan co-led by t
The HR Law Blog - July 02, 2009
Raim Dean a previous employee of Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F;) has made a claim to the employment tribunal for disability discrimination. Ms Dean is seeking damages of up to 20,000 for disability discrimination and constructive dismissal, having worked at A&Fs; London store for just over a year.
Lawffice Space - July 01, 2009
I have a rather unconventional employment law topic today: "titling" laws. Across the U.S. many states require licenses for any number of professions. I happen to hold such a position as a licensed attorney. Sometimes, a state legislature won't commit to enacting a full fledged licensing law, ...
LawMemo Employment Law Blog - July 01, 2009
The 7th Circuit says the FLSA prohibits retaliation for internal complaints about FLSA violations, but only if those complaints are in writing.
Kevin Kasten sued his former employer, asserting a retaliation claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The trial cour
Lawffice Space - June 30, 2009
On Monday, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Ricci v. DeStefano... or, as the media calls it, the New Haven white firefighters "reverse discrimination" case. Today, I will provide an objective summary of only the majority
LawMemo Employment Law Blog - June 30, 2009
The US Supreme Court has granted certiorari in an ERISA case that raises issues on (1) the extent to which a district court must defer to the views of an ERISA plan administrator and (2) the appropriate scope of appellate review. This case will be argued in the f
LawMemo Employment Law Blog - June 30, 2009
The US Supreme Court has granted certiorari in an LMRA Section 301 case that raises issues on (1) whether an employer can state a claim of tortious interference against a union that was not a signatory to a collective bargaining agreement, and (2) the scope of th
Jottings By An Employer's Lawyer - June 29, 2009
Appropriately enough given the venue, Daniel Schwartz at the Connecticut Employment Law Blog
LawMemo Employment Law Blog - June 29, 2009
Today the US Supreme Court decided Ricci v. DeStefano (US Supreme Court 06/29/2009)
The New Haven, Connecticut fire department administered civil service tests for applicants for positions as
The HR Law Blog - June 29, 2009
According to news reports, trainees at international law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, learned they were not being retained by the firm, following completion of their 2 year training contract, after HR managers left messages with the bad news on trainees' answering machine
LawMemo Employment Law Blog - June 28, 2009
Marina Stengart sued her former employer for violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The trial court denied Stengart's motion for temporary restraints with respect to attorney-client privilege. The New Jersey Appellate Division reversed.
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