15 Apr
Beware of the references you give
A former employer, who knew about his drug problem, was held liable when an anesthesiologist they recommended caused the death of a patient.
Archive for April 2010
Sonic Drive-In settles in sexual harassment suit
A Texas Sonic Drive-In general manager was charged with harassment of a teenage carhop.
2 Apr
Harassment costs bakery $350,000
Clear harassment of employees of Mexican national origin cost a bakery $350,000 in settlement of a bias and retaliation suit.
Judge orders EEOC to pay $4.5 million
A Federal judge ordered the EEOC to pay defendant’s $4.5 million legal fees because sexual harassment suit was unfounded.
Hiring an employee with a criminal record
Colorado passed a law to clarify civil liability for employers who hire someone with a criminal record. The law will probably be effective in August 2010.
Accommodation for nursing mothers
The newly enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires employers to provide nursing mothers with breaks and a place to express milk. If state laws are more lenient, state law is not preempted.
DOL issues new model COBRA notices
The U.S. Department of Labor has released new Model COBRA Notices compliant with theTemporary Extension Act of 2010.
Arizona delays PEO licensing
The State of Arizona delays implementation of their PEO licensing legislation until July 2011 due to budget cuts.