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In a win for employees everywhere, in Caudle v. Hard Drive Express, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently found that an employee’s complaints about unpaid reimbursements could constitute “protected activity” under the Fair Labor...
In the annals of workplace misconduct, the recent case of Johnson v. Bd. of Supervisors of La. State Univ. stands as a stark reminder that silence is not always golden. Picture this: an African American woman, Carolyn Johnson, diligently executing her role as an...
What does “employment at-will” mean? “Employment at-will” is a term used to describe a type of employment relationship where either the employer or the employee can terminate the working relationship at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice. In this...
Ever feel like discussing your salary with coworkers is as taboo as talking about politics at the dinner table? You're not alone! Many people grow up hearing that talking about finances is impolite, but guess what? Discussing your pay isn't just a juicy topic—it's a...
I am happy to report another Spitz, The Employee’s Law Firm Arbitration Hearing win. Attorney Trisha Breedlove represented Joanna Altier against Charter Communications, LLC. in a disability discrimination and failure to accommodate case. In the case, Altier’s...
When it comes to requesting accommodations under Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), clarity is paramount. The same rings true when making complaints or opposing discrimination. Failure to properly convey this information, as well as document that the information...
For the most part, the answer to whether domestic employees are entitled to overtime is yes. However, there is an exception to when the nanny, butler, maid, or other domestic employee resides in the same house where they work. Let’s step back for a moment. The Fair...
How do prove a failure to accommodation under the ADA? To establish a failure-to-accommodate claim under Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), an employee must present evidence: (i) that the employee was disabled, (ii) the employer had notice of her disability,...
As a plaintiff’s employment law attorney, the thought of artificial intelligence replacing judges is both intriguing and alarming. The legal world is traditionally slow to adopt technological advancements, yet the potential for AI to revolutionize our field is...
Given recent changes to the law, the answer regarding the level of specificity needed to be given by an employee to the employer in order to request a disability accommodation is: Not Much. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis,...