6th Circuit re-affirms mixed-motive causation under the FMLA
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court did away with the notion of a mixed motive termination in an age discrimination case. In Gross v...
WIRTW #93
By Jon Hyman
This week’s review starts with some of fellow blogger’s thoughts on the passing of Ted Kennedy: The Word on Employment Law with John Ph...
Ohio Supreme Court avoids the issue of whether sex discrimination includes lactation
By Jon Hyman
Totes/Isotoner Corp. fired LaNisa Allen for taking unauthorized, extra breaks during her work day. Allen claimed that her termination consti...
Court finds no liability for conclusions reached during harassment investigation
By Jon Hyman
Can an employee sue you for conclusions reached during an internal harassment complaint? According to the 6th Circuit in Courie v. Alcoa Whe...
Beware of discrimination risks when rehiring ex-employees
By Jon Hyman
As the recession continues to show signs of ending, companies that had previously laid off employees will need to re-staff. According to CNN...