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Paid Suspension Not Adverse Employment Action in Title VII Discrimination Claim
August 14, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled that a suspension with pay generally does not constitute an “adverse employment action” under the substantive discrimination provision of Title VII. Jones v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

Alerts
Game Changer: New Law Makes California-Based Professional Cheerleaders Employees
July 23, 2015
Michael L. Stevens, Richard L. Brand
Alerts
Be Careful How You Classify: DOL Issues Guidance on Misclassification of Independent Contractors
July 17, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

On July 15, 2015, the Department of Labor (the DOL) issued guidance to employers about misclassification of workers as independent contractors instead of employees.

Press Release
Labor & Employment Partner Darrell Gay Testifies at EEOC 50th Anniversary Meeting in Washington, DC
July 14, 2015

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission held a special meeting of the Commission commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Agency.

Alerts
Montgomery County, Maryland Becomes Latest Jurisdiction to Embrace Paid Sick Leave
July 14, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

Montgomery County, Maryland became the most recent jurisdiction to sign a paid sick leave law onto the books. County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) signed Bill 60-14 into law after the County Council unanimously approved the legislation on June 23, 2015. The law takes effect on October 1, 2016.

Alerts
Class Dismissed? Second Circuit Overrules DOL’s Unpaid Intern Factors and Adopts Primary Beneficiary Test
July 13, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently denounced the US Department of Labor’s six factor test in favor of a new “primary beneficiary” test. Glatt v. Fox Searchlight Pictures, Inc., 2015 WL 4033018 (July 2, 2015).

Fashion Counsel
NYC Bans the Box and Becomes Latest Jurisdiction to Limit Criminal Background Checks
July 10, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

On June 29, 2015, New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio signed into law Bill 318-A, also known as the Fair Chance Act, which limits an employer’s ability to ask about an applicant’s criminal history until the applicant has been given a conditional offer of employment.

Press Release
Arent Fox Adds High Profile Labor & Employment and Alcohol Beverage Partner Rob Carrol to San Francisco Office
July 7, 2015

Arent Fox LLP is pleased to announce the addition of highly-regarded San Francisco-based labor partner Rob Carrol to the firm’s Labor & Employment practice and newly launched Alcohol Beverage team.

Alerts
Stuck in Reverse: NLRB Now Rules That Employers May Have to Produce Witness Statements to Unions
July 1, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

In a 3-2 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) overturned 37 years of precedent and ruled that employers may be required to turn over witness statements to unions prior to arbitration hearings.

Alerts
Really? Generic Conflict of Interest Rule Invalidated by NLRB
June 23, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

In a 2-1 decision, a three-member panel of the NLRB held that a generic conflict of interest rule in an employee handbook violated the National Labor Relations Act because it could give employees the impression that they could not engage in union activity protected by the Act.

Alerts
What Are You Smoking? Colorado Supreme Court Rules That Employer Can Ban Medicinal Marijuana Use, Even if Legal Under State Law
June 18, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Dish Network LLC lawfully fired a quadriplegic customer service representative who used validly licensed medical marijuana, rejecting the employee’s argument that the company violated a state law that protects workers who engage in lawful off-duty conduct.

Alerts
Changes in the Workplace: EEOC and DOL Tackle Tough Transgender Issues
June 12, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

After the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently indicated that it will aggressively pursue claims by transgender workers who have been discriminated against in the workplace, employers have had to assess their policies and practices to make sure they are in compliance. 

Alerts
Say What? Practical Advice for Managing Employees With Discernible Foreign Accents
June 5, 2015

What can employers do if an employee struggles to be understood by the company’s client base because of his or her heavy foreign accent?  When can employers take action because the employee’s lack of English fluency is affecting job performance and the company as a whole? 

Alerts
NYC Moves to Ban Credit Checks in Employment Decisions
June 4, 2015
Darrell S. Gay

Beginning September 3, 2015, New York City employers will no longer be able to consider an individual’s credit history as part of a background check in hiring or employment decisions.

Alerts
English-Only Policies: New Lawsuit Highlights Risk for Employers
May 15, 2015

On May 7, 2015, 14 Spanish-speaking employees filed suit in California state court against their employer, Gate Gourmet for harassment and discrimination on the basis of national origin arising out of the alleged prohibited use of the Spanish language on the job.

Alerts
Fourth Circuit Reverses Itself: Isolated Use of Racial Slur Can Support Title VII Harassment and Retaliation Claims
May 13, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

In an important victory for employees, the en banc Fourth Circuit held that use of a racial slur twice within a 24-hour period could support Title VII hostile work environment and retaliation claims.

Health Care Counsel Blog
Arent Fox Attorneys Author ‘Health Care Litigation and Risk Management Answer Book 2015’
May 8, 2015
David S. Greenberg, Brian D. Schneider

Arent Fox LLP is proud to announce the publication of a comprehensive and definitive book for health care industry leaders focused on risk management and litigation.

Alerts
Not So Fast: Supreme Court Holds that EEOC’s Conciliation Efforts are Reviewable
May 4, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court issued a blow to the EEOC by ruling that a court may enforce the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) mandatory duty to conciliate discrimination claims before filing suit.

Alerts
Maryland Becomes Latest Jurisdiction to Extend Nondiscrimination Laws to Unpaid Interns
April 28, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

On April 14, 2015, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) signed into law a measure that extends the applicability of the state’s anti-discrimination laws to unpaid interns.

Fashion Counsel
On-Call Retail Shifts Are On-the-Spot in New York
April 20, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

Employers in New York are bound by a law that requires them to pay workers who report for scheduled shifts at least four hours of pay, even if managers send them home earlier.

Alerts
Federal Contractors Beware: Good Jobs Nation Files Complaint over Alleged Service Contract Act Violations
April 14, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

Federal contractors are subject to a variety of employment-related laws and regulations as part of the price of doing business with the government.

Alerts
Arkansas Bans Project Labor Agreement Mandates in Public Construction Projects
March 27, 2015
Michael L. Stevens

On March 24, 2015, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) signed into law S.B. 426, the Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act.

Health Care Counsel Blog
Gerard v. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Will Require Reevaluation of Employment Practices
March 13, 2015

California’s 4th District Court of Appeal issued its opinion in Gerard v. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, invalidating the portion of California IWC Wage Order No. 5 that permitted non-exempt health care employees to waive a second meal period for shifts longer than 12 hours.

Fashion Counsel
When Employees Talk: Key Issues for the Fashion Industry & Social Media
February 25, 2015
Anthony V. Lupo, Michael L. Stevens

In this episode of Fashion Counsel, Partner Anthony Lupo talks with L&E Partner Michael L. Stevens about key issues fashion companies should consider when approaching employees about their social media activities.

Fashion Counsel
American Idol Winner Wants Out from Contract with Show’s Producer; Claims Producer Acted as a ‘Talent Agency’
February 20, 2015
Anthony V. Lupo, Kelli Scheid Smith

American Idol Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips filed a petition with the CA Labor Commissioner, arguing producer of Idol unlawfully acted as a “talent agency.”

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