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EFCA UPDATE

[May 29, 2009] President Obama reiterated his support for EFCA earlier this month but also acknowledged that there are not enough votes in the Senate for the bill to pass without compromise. For previous updates, click here.



E-LERTS

SUPREME COURT REJECTS MIXED-MOTIVE BURDEN SHIFTING ANALYSIS IN ADEA CLAIMS

[June 18, 2009] In a 5 to 4 decision that favors employers, the U.S. Supreme Court held that, under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), a plaintiff must prove that his age was the reason for an adverse employment decision. For Facts of the Case, The Court’s Ruling and Lessons Learned, click here.

 


June 2009 E-UPDATE

Potential EFCA Implications Of New Catholic Healthcare-Union Guidelines . . . In A Rare Reverse Discrimination Case, The U.S. Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of White Firefighters Who Claim They Were Denied Promotions Because Of Their Race . . . Fourth Circuit Affirms Arbitrability Of Grievances Pursuant To Expired Labor Agreement . . . Non-Payroll Records Do Not Necessarily Result In Employer Knowledge Of Overtime Worked . . . E-Verify . . . Revised Form I-9 . . . DOL Wage And Hour Enforcement . . . Association Retaliation . . . Are Your Employees Tweeting? For more, click here.

 

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