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4th Circuit Rejects STAA Retaliation Claim

August 12th, 2009
In UPS v. Calhoun, the plaintiff (who worked at the UPS facility in Greensboro) had filed a complaint with OSHA that he had been retaliated against for engaging in daily vehicle inspections that he thought necessary for vehicle safety. He claimed tha… Read More
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Tags: Case Commentary, Fourth Circuit, Labor and Employment, Retaliation

Bills Protecting Workers and Consumers Signed by Governor

August 10th, 2009
The Statute of Repose Bill was signed by Governor Perdue on August 5, and becomes effective on October 1, 2009. The text of the bill can be found here. The Guaranty Fund Bill was signed by Governor Perdue on August 7, and becomes effective immediatel… Read More
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Tags: Legislation, North Carolina, Personal Injuries, Products Liability, Structured Settlements, Workers' Compensation

4th Circuit Rules for Class Certification in Racial Discrimination Case

August 10th, 2009
In Brown v. Nucor Corporation, the 4th Circuit reversed the district court on the question of class certification. Under Title VII, the plaintiffs had brought racial discrimination claims of disparate treatment and disparate impact with regard to pro… Read More
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Tags: Case Commentary, Class Action, Discrimination, Fourth Circuit, Labor and Employment, Title VII

Today's Workers' Compensation Decisions by the NC Court of Appeals

August 4th, 2009
Cannizzaro v. Food Lion: The court affirmed the decision of the Industrial Commission, which found that the plaintiff’s accident caused his psychiatric conditions. The court concluded that, although not a physician, a psychologist specializing… Read More
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Tags: Case Commentary, Industrial Commission, NC Court of Appeals, North Carolina, Workers' Compensation

Ninth Circuit Says Individual Managers Can Be Held Responsible for FLSA Violations, Regardless of Bankruptcy

August 2nd, 2009
In Boucher v. Shaw, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that individual managers/owners — in this case a hotel’s CEO, CFO, and labor/employment manager — may be held liable for unpaid wages, vacation, and holiday pay under the Fair… Read More
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Tags: Bankruptcy, Case Commentary, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, Labor and Employment, Lost Wages, Manager Liability, Ninth Circuit

Unemployment Benefits Expansion Signed by Governor

July 31st, 2009
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Tags: Labor and Employment, Legislation, North Carolina, Severance Agreements, Unemployment Benefits

Guaranty Fund Bill Passed by NC Legislature

July 30th, 2009
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Tags: Hank Patterson, Legislation, Narendra Ghosh, NC Legislature, North Carolina, Personal Injuries, Structured Settlements, Workers' Compensation

Statute of Repose Bill passes NC Legislature

July 30th, 2009
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Tags: Burton Craige, Legislation, NC Legislature, Personal Injuries, Products Liability

4th Circuit Rules for Plaintiff in Title VII Case

July 21st, 2009
In EEOC v. Central Wholesalers, Inc., the 4th Circuit reversed the district court’s grant of summary judgment to the employer. The court concluded that there was enough evidence for a jury to find that the plaintiff suffered from severe racial… Read More
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Tags: Case Commentary, Discrimination, Fourth Circuit, Labor and Employment, Title VII

Unemployment Legislation passed by NC Legislature

July 21st, 2009
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Tags: Labor and Employment, Mike Okun, NC Legislature, North Carolina, Unemployment Benefits
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