On October 6, 2021, a Los Angeles jury concluded that a Coca-Cola bottler heir’s company must pay out $7 million in damages. Of this total, $6 million were for punitive damages and $1 million for economic and non-economic damages. The plaintiff in this case was a former employee who claims he was wrongfully terminated. This …
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Whether it’s an employment case, breach of contract dispute or a personal injury lawsuit, it’s impossible to predict what will happen during litigation. Going to court is an inherently unpredictable process with even the seemingly strong cases sometimes failing to obtain the justice sought by the plaintiff. There can be a variety of reasons as …
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For better or for worse, social media’s influence has been felt in almost all aspects of society and life, including the workplace. You probably already understand that what you put online can harm your employment prospects. Just ask Ken Jennings and his lost chance to host Jeopardy! due to controversial tweets he made years ago. …
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Earlier this month, several prominent U.S. gymnasts testified before Congress where they discussed the sexual abuse by Larry Nassar. But what received much of the media attention was the fact that the FBI failed to adequately investigate the complaints made into Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse. Sadly, what the U.S. gymnasts described is all too common, …
Inadequate Workplace Investigations and How to Deal With Them Read More »
Many of us love our jobs. Whether it’s what we do or whom we work with, we enjoy going in to work each day. But sometimes, work can become miserable. Perhaps there’s new management that likes to make fun of your age. Or maybe you’re asked to break the law. There may suddenly be a …
Suing Your Employer? You Just Need One Good Claim Read More »
It might be an understatement, but it’s safe to say that the coronavirus dramatically affected the employment landscape. One of the biggest ways is in the increase in telecommuting and the workers’ desire to continue using it. For example, almost 40% of workers say they would consider quitting their current job if they couldn’t continue …
The Four Critical Mistakes People Make When Quitting A Job Read More »
Our country’s economy has a long tradition based on free-market principles. For example, companies should be allowed to run their businesses as they see fit and grab as much market share as possible. And workers should have the ability to move from one job to another leveraging their in-demand skills to earn greater pay and …
Applying the Sherman Antitrust Act to Employers: What You Need To Know Read More »
Since 1988, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) has barred most private employers from using lie detector tests in the employment setting. This prohibition applies to pre-employment screenings and after someone has already been hired. Employers subject to the EPPA are also prohibited from requiring or requesting a job applicant or employee to take a …
Should You Take a Lie Detector Test as a Federal Employee? Read More »
When your employer has clearly violated employment law, it may seem like an open-and-shut case from your point of view. Unfortunately, the law isn’t that simple. There are plenty of pitfalls along the way to filing and winning a case against an employer. Some mistakes lessen the final result you had hoped for, while others …
Top 3 Critical Mistakes Employees Make When Filing Cases Against Their Employer Read More »
The January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol revealed a lot about the United States, including the fact that there is far more violent political radicalization in this country than many of us thought. Perhaps you think there’s nothing you can do about it, even if you see the signs in your workplace; after …
Radicalization In The Workplace: Rights And Duties In The Private Sector Read More »
