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Human Resources
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Summary Judgment in Hostile Work Environment Suit Highlighting Failures in Employer Investigations
In a significant ruling that underscores the rigorous standards required for workplace internal investigations, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of…
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Human Resources
Understanding Employer Obligations and Servicemember Protections Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), enacted in 1994, stands as one of the most robust and…
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Human Resources
Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in Racial Hostile Work Environment Case Citing Flawed Employer Investigation
In a significant ruling for employment law and workplace civil rights, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed…
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Human Resources
Navigating the Complexities of USERRA: A Comprehensive Guide to Employer Obligations and Service Member Protections in the Modern Workplace
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) represents one of the most potent and far-reaching pieces of employment…
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Legal & Compliance
Third Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Racial Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Claims Following Prompt Employer Action
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently issued a precedential-style affirmation of a summary judgment in…
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Legal & Compliance
Federal Court Ruling Against Former Fox News Producer Clarifies Employer Rights Regarding Sick Leave Notice Requirements and Insubordination
In a significant decision for employment law practitioners and human resources professionals, the United States District Court for the District…
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Legal & Compliance
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer After Truck Driver’s Contradictory Statements Regarding Disability Status
In a decision that underscores the critical importance of consistency in legal and administrative filings, the United States Court of…
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Legal & Compliance
He Was Put on a PIP the Day He Returned From FMLA Leave. His Employer Still Won.
In a significant decision for labor and employment law, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has…
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Legal & Compliance
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in High-Stakes Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Despite Lack of Progressive Discipline
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld a lower court’s decision to grant summary judgment…
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