Can an employer fire an employee for bringing a gun to work? The answer may depend on state law.
Many states have “guns-at-work” laws that require employers to allow employees
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For Employers Facing a Discrimination Claim, Being Wrong Can Also Mean Being Right (or, at Least, Being Nondiscriminatory).
What happens if an employer takes adverse action against an employee based on a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that later turns out to be wrong? Suppose, for example, an employer fires
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Is “OK, Boomer” OK?
In January, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts drew considerable media attention by asking, during the oral argument of an age discrimination case, Babb v. Wilkie, a question about
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Nevada Supreme Court Restricts Wrongful Termination Claims
Partner Deanna Forbush of our Labor & Employment Practice Group recently secured a victory in the Nevada Supreme Court on a matter of first impression that will benefit all employers
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Birmingham Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Discrimination
Alabama never ceases to surprise.
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Be Careful Before Firing an Employee for Making a Political Statement
A few weeks ago, we posted that employers could fire Neo-Nazis who participated in the Charlottesville protests. As we noted, we were just looking at First Amendment rights and that
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In the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey Employers Should be Aware of Laws Protecting First Responders
The devastation in Texas is breathtakingly sad. Although the storm has passed, recovery efforts continue. For many, it will take months and years to recover.
Today I received my first
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Yes, Neo-Nazis at Charlottesville Can Be Legally Fired from their Jobs
First, let us start by saying that we are saddened by the tragic and violent events that occurred in Charlottesville over the weekend. Our hearts go out to the families
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Medical Marijuana: When a Positive Drug Test may not be Grounds to Fire an Employee
In a portentous opinion, Massachusetts’ highest court held that a medical marijuana patient terminated for failing a drug screening could state a claim for disability discrimination against her employer.
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Document. Document. Document: A Must in the Employment Context
I am sure that a lot employers lost productive work time yesterday with the Comey hearing. I must admit that I did not watch the Comey testimony yesterday. I actually
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