In this new podcast episode, recent cases and news from the world of Labor & Employment Law will be discussed, including:
Age discrimination - in Seiple v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, an employee brought an age discrimination claim and the court focused on inconsistencies between the employer’s position and the record evidence.
Retaliation - in Scalia v. F.W. Webb Co., an employer was accused of retaliation for sending emails to employees asking about their participation in a Department of Labor investigation.
New DOL Guidance on Pandemic Related Issues - On April 26, 2021 ...
The second episode in the podcast mini-series - Termination Done Right - covers proactive steps for employers to take in connection with terminations. These steps will help employers in the event there is litigation over a termination decision. Steps include:
Reviewing Policies Related to Termination - Employers should ensure that their policies provide them with sufficient discretion to terminate employees at will without requiring multi-step discipline. Also, policies should be periodically reviewed for consistency.
Conducting Effective Investigations Before ...
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