Missing narcotics. A dazed nurse. Co-workers whispering. A trip to the ER. It sounds like the plot of a medical drama, but it was the real backdrop for a recent Seventh Circuit employment case. The outcome offers lessons for every employer, not just hospitals. TL;DR: A nurse fired after opioids went missing from her hospital […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
A performance review ended with a professor out of a job, and the employer defending itself in court. The problem? Remarks about maternity leave, inconsistent flexibility, and suspicious timing after a discrimination complaint. The appellate court said a jury should hear the case. TL;DR: A finance professor at a public college alleged gender, pregnancy, […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a warning to landlords that housing discrimination against immigrant tenants is illegal and will not be tolerated, and that they must provide tenants with written leases in a language the tenant can understand.| Davis Vanguard
You’ve trained your managers to avoid bias. But what happens when an employee tries to win a lawsuit by flipping that logic—stereotyping the employer instead? One California court just had a firm answer: Nope. TL;DR: A university employee sued for discrimination after not receiving a permanent promotion. The court rejected his claim, finding no […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Fired Over $15. Or Was It the HR Complaints? A laundromat worker reimbursed herself $15 from the register for a taxi fare—something she claimed was standard practice with a receipt. Three days later, she was fired. But because she had just complained about racial harassment, disability discrimination, and unpaid wages, the timing raised red flags. […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Some employers think they’ve found a silver bullet: delegate the tough call to someone else and—boom—problem solved, liability dodged. But as the Ninth Circuit recently reminded us, an “independent” reviewer isn’t a shield if they’re just channeling someone else’s bias. TL;DR: The Ninth Circuit reinstated a discrimination claim after finding that an “independent” reviewer may […]| The Employer Handbook Blog
Music copyright settlements reveal unexpected financial burdens for artists and labels alike. The post Unveiling the Hidden Costs: Shocking Truths Behind Music Copyright Settlements appeared first on Copyright.| Copyright