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It seems that even celebrities are not immune from workplace claims. In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke employment law partner, Sara...more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The season’s greetings provide us with time to gather and reflect on the accomplishments and triumphs of ourselves and our peers. With a season so festive and spirits so bright, let’s...more
The holiday season has arrived and soon organizations throughout the country will hold their annual holiday celebrations. This much coveted tradition is a great way to network and celebrate with colleagues....more
Under a new Louisiana law enacted on June 25, 2024, nondisclosure clauses required by an employer and agreed to prior to a hostile work environment dispute or sexual harassment dispute will be unenforceable. Louisiana joins...more
Our May update includes a case on whistleblowing where the claimant’s belief in the disclosures was questioned along with whether decision makers who knew little or nothing about the disclosures could be blamed for those who...more
In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs draw insights from the TV series NCIS to discuss effective workplace harassment training. Our hosts are joined by Victoria Pasquale,...more
In 2008, Eunices Argueta (Argueta) was hired by a freight operations company in El Segundo, California, eventually acquired by Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. In late 2016 and early 2017, several (5) of her subordinates filed...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority's consultation on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in financial services proposes new rules and guidance on identifying and taking action in relation to non-financial misconduct such as...more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, full of holiday cheer but, unfortunately for some employers, also legal risks and potential liability. A company’s annual holiday party, gala or event can quickly turn from a...more
“Another game changer!” — Your takeaway from reading this summary of Washington’s Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795, commonly known as the “Silenced No More Act,” which becomes law June 9, 2022, and has some important...more
With employees returning to the physical office, employers are likely going to have to deal with a number of headaches they haven’t had to address during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these headaches relates to office...more
Last month, both bodies of Congress approved the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (H.R. 4445), and President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law in the near future. This...more
Kevin Spacey’s legal troubles have taken a costly turn as the production companies behind Netflix’s House of Cards recently asked a California court to confirm an arbitration award of almost $31 million against Spacey for...more
On July 30, 2021, L Brands, the parent company behind Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works, settled a rash of derivatives actions which had alleged “toxic” workplace conditions and “a culture of misogyny” at the company. ...more
In a recent opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reiterated the requirements that must be met for an employee to identify a similarly situated comparator for purposes of a Title VII claim. Gamble v. FCA...more
Can an employer be held liable for sexual misconduct at a private party that takes place after an employer-sponsored holiday party? A recent Tennessee Court of Appeals case appears to say “yes” and thereby presents a new...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Seemingly overnight, the #MeToo movement emerged as a worldwide social phenomenon with significant implications for the workplace and class action litigation. By 2019, it became clear that the movement is...more
Canada saw significant developments in labour and employment law in 2019. As we embark on a new decade, we will undoubtedly see the landscape in this ever-changing area of law continue to evolve....more
As anticipated, in one of the last decisions before the end of Member McFerran’s term, the NLRB issued another important opinion. Reverting back to precedent that preceded a 2015 decision, the Board, in Apogee Retail LLC...more
Despite not being able to prove the alleged wrongdoings that led an Arkansas employer to terminate an employee, a federal appeals court just handed an employer a victory in a gender discrimination lawsuit because of its “good...more
While office holiday parties provide employees with an opportunity to celebrate a successful year with their colleagues, they can also cause headaches for employers. With some advanced planning, employers can minimize their...more
In Canada, employers that host holiday parties for their employees could expose themselves to significant common law liability for the actions of an employee or guest who is under the influence of alcohol or cannabis....more
Two years after the #MeToo Movement made the prevalence of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace known worldwide, the Alberta Court of Appeal in Calgary (City) v. Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 37,...more
Harassment in the workplace is a common complaint of employees, and creates a liability for your business. The key to the prevention of unlawful harassment in the workplace is training. In this program we will review the law...more
Under a new Nevada law, effective July 1, 2019, employers that settle certain allegations involving sex discrimination or sexual offenses will not be able to bar the claimant from talking about the existence of the...more