Amtrak’s ‘relaxed’ COVID-era FMLA policy didn’t cover plaintiff’s unexplained absences, judge rules
The court’s analysis demonstrates the importance of thorough documentation in intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act compliance. The court’s…
Jury Awards $105K to Male Employee in Sex Discrimination Case
In Arkansas, a jury has awarded more than $100,000 to a male surgical technician who filed an EEOC charge alleging he was discriminated against…
August job cuts up nearly 60%—but it’s not all bad news
According to a new report, the pace of layoffs spiked last month from the previous month—but the numbers are nuanced, with bright spots amid the…
What Home Care Workers Should Know About New York’s Wage Parity Act
If you provide home health care services in New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, or Westchester County, a state law called the Home Care…
Lucky 13 for Employers? NLRB GC Carey’s Recently Released Priorities List
Takeaways NLRB General Counsel Crystal Carey’s 08.26.26 memo identifies seven Biden-era precedents for which she has already sought change and…
Company’s inability to explain one manager’s firing over another keeps FMLA claim alive
Comparators can make or break many types of employment lawsuits, including those involving protected leave. Comparators can make or break many…
$113K FLSA Settlement: DOL Probe Finds Retaliation, Overtime Mistakes
An urgent care facility in Georgia has agreed to pay $113,199 to resolve alleged violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)….
Uber cuts 10% of workforce, tightens return-to-office rules
Uber is laying off about 3,300 employees, or roughly 10% of its global workforce, as it removes management layers and consolidates teams in a…
US Department of Labor recovers $732K for 31 workers owed overtime, minimum wages by Florida seafood restaurant
MIAMI – The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $732,976 for 31 Florida restaurant workers from a Pompano Beach seafood restaurant owner who…
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