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Washington Overhauls Employment Laws on Reductions in Force and Background Checks

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The Washington State Legislature has been busy as usual this session. Two bills with significant implications for employers operating in Washington have recently been signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson: a state...more

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Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Reminds Employers That Succession Planning Must Be Handled With Care

There is no doubt that employers have a legitimate interest in succession planning. However, a recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision underscores the importance of utilizing and communicating age-neutral criteria when...more

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British Columbia, Canada Court Deducts CERB From Employee’s Damages for Wrongful Dismissal

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To date, few decisions in Canada have considered whether the amount of the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) employees receive after their job termination should be deducted from their damages in lieu of common law...more

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Halloween Firings of Yore: Frightening Guidance from ‘The Office’

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Halloween is tomorrow, and we are flashing back to a Halloween-themed episode from one of my favorite shows: The Office....more

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Ninth Circuit Finds ADA Claims Brought by Employee With Cerebral Palsy Can Go Forward

Facially neutral decisions that are part of routine workforce reductions may not hold up in court if the only employee to be discharged in a group belongs to a protected class. In Schwartz v. Clark County, No. 14-16365 (May...more

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