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February 5, 2010

Why Mandatory Arbitration In Employment Cases Is Rotten

Posted by James V. Sabatini

If anyone had any doubts as to how harmful mandatory and binding arbitration is in employment cases, just watch this video.  Not only does the arbitration deny the wronged employee's right to her day in court but it undermines the...

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January 22, 2010

Young Workers and Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Posted by James V. Sabatini

In a previous blog post, I commented on sexual harassment of young women in the workplace.  It is a real and growing problem - confirmed by statistics kept by the EEOC. According to an EEOC representative, an "alarmingly high" number...

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December 29, 2009

Genetic Discrimination In The Workplace Now Prohibited Under Federal Law

Posted by James V. Sabatini

Under Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), it is illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of genetic information.  The law became effective on November 21, 2009.  Title II of GINA prohibits the use of genetic information in...

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December 4, 2009

Bad News For Plaintiffs In Age Discrimination Cases

Posted by James V. Sabatini

The US Supreme Court handed down some bad news for plaintiffs in age discrimination cases brought under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).  In a 5 to 4 decision, the Court held that a worker has to prove...

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October 9, 2009

EEOC Publishing Notice of Proposed Rulemaking That Will Revise EEOC Regulations To Conform With The ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Posted by James V. Sabatini

  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will publish a proposed rule that would make several significant changes to the definition of the term "disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The proposal would revise the EEOC's regulations to...

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September 25, 2009

Can You Be Legally Fired If Your Disability Requires More Than 12 Weeks Of Unpaid FMLA Leave?

Posted by James V. Sabatini

Can disabled workers be terminated after being away from work for more than the 12 weeks under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?  The answer is usually no. Often these workers have been informed by their company's HR department that if they...

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August 7, 2009

Pregnancy Discrimination Act - An Overview

Posted by James V. Sabatini

  The PDA amends Title VII to prohibit an employer from treating pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions any differently than it treats other temporary disabilities for purposes of employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, seniority, leaves of absence, benefits, pay...

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June 1, 2009

Teen Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Posted by James V. Sabatini

Every year hundreds of thousands of teen workers in the United States are subjected to unlawful sexual harassment. The teen employees are typically subjected to sexual harassment by their supervisors. They are subjected to harassment for numerous reasons including their...

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April 25, 2009

Third Circuit Rules That Court Can Award Extra Compensation For Taxes

Posted by James V. Sabatini

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has held that trial judges can increase a plaintiff's award to account for the increased taxes she would have to pay on a lump-sum back pay award.  With the decision, the Third Circuit has...

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March 29, 2009

ADA Amendments of 2008 - Broadens Meaning of Disability

Posted by James V. Sabatini

On September 25, 2008, President Bush signed new legislation amending the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to take effect on January 1, 2009. The amendments broaden the meaning of disability and in turn expands the legal protection for disabled workers....

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