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The Cheesecake Factory Settles $1 Million Case for Underpaying Janitorial Workers
February 2, 2024
The Cheesecake Factory Settles $1 Million Case for Underpaying Janitorial Workers

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) recently announced a significant development in a case against the Cheesecake Factory and two janitorial contracting companies. After a thorough investigation, a $1 million settlement has been reached to address the underpayment of 589

Blackwell Security Services Agrees to Pay $70,000 Settlement in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
February 2, 2024
Blackwell Security Services Agrees to Pay $70,000 Settlement in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Blackwell Security Services, Inc. has reached a settlement of $70,000 in a religious discrimination lawsuit brought against them by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The case involved a concierge employed by Blackwell in Chicago who wore a beard

Curbing Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: Lessons from the EEOC’s Recent Settlements
February 2, 2024
Curbing Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: Lessons from the EEOC’s Recent Settlements

Religious accommodation in the workplace is an important aspect of protecting employees’ rights and promoting diversity and inclusion. Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken strong action against cases of religious discrimination based on facial hair. Two notable

Navigating Quebec’s Complex Legal System: Struggles of Workplace Harassment Victims and the Potential Impact of Bill 42
February 1, 2024
Navigating Quebec’s Complex Legal System: Struggles of Workplace Harassment Victims and the Potential Impact of Bill 42

As workplace sexual harassment remains a prevalent issue, it is crucial to address the complexity of the legal regime in Quebec. Victims, who are already burdened by the trauma of harassment, often find themselves lost in a maze of legal

Keeping Up with Changes: A Comprehensive Guide to Recent Updates in U.S. Labor, Trade, and Transparency Regulations
February 1, 2024
Keeping Up with Changes: A Comprehensive Guide to Recent Updates in U.S. Labor, Trade, and Transparency Regulations

As we enter the new year, business owners must prepare for the implementation of various employment laws and regulations that will significantly impact their operations. From changes in employee classification to joint employer standards, non-compete agreement bans, and minimum wage

Court Rules Astronautics Corporation of America May be Liable as a Joint Employer in FMLA Lawsuit
February 1, 2024
Court Rules Astronautics Corporation of America May be Liable as a Joint Employer in FMLA Lawsuit

In a recent ruling, a federal district court judge determined that Astronautics Corporation of America may be considered a joint employer along with its subsidiary, Kearfott Corp., for purposes of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The case, Duncan

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The Cheesecake Factory Settles $1 Million Case for Underpaying Janitorial Workers
February 2, 2024
The Cheesecake Factory Settles $1 Million Case for Underpaying Janitorial Workers

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) recently announced a significant development in a case against the Cheesecake Factory and two janitorial contracting companies. After a thorough investigation, a $1 million settlement has been reached to address the underpayment of 589

Blackwell Security Services Agrees to Pay $70,000 Settlement in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
February 2, 2024
Blackwell Security Services Agrees to Pay $70,000 Settlement in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Blackwell Security Services, Inc. has reached a settlement of $70,000 in a religious discrimination lawsuit brought against them by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The case involved a concierge employed by Blackwell in Chicago who wore a beard

Curbing Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: Lessons from the EEOC’s Recent Settlements
February 2, 2024
Curbing Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: Lessons from the EEOC’s Recent Settlements

Religious accommodation in the workplace is an important aspect of protecting employees’ rights and promoting diversity and inclusion. Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken strong action against cases of religious discrimination based on facial hair. Two notable

Navigating Quebec’s Complex Legal System: Struggles of Workplace Harassment Victims and the Potential Impact of Bill 42
February 1, 2024
Navigating Quebec’s Complex Legal System: Struggles of Workplace Harassment Victims and the Potential Impact of Bill 42

As workplace sexual harassment remains a prevalent issue, it is crucial to address the complexity of the legal regime in Quebec. Victims, who are already burdened by the trauma of harassment, often find themselves lost in a maze of legal

Keeping Up with Changes: A Comprehensive Guide to Recent Updates in U.S. Labor, Trade, and Transparency Regulations
February 1, 2024
Keeping Up with Changes: A Comprehensive Guide to Recent Updates in U.S. Labor, Trade, and Transparency Regulations

As we enter the new year, business owners must prepare for the implementation of various employment laws and regulations that will significantly impact their operations. From changes in employee classification to joint employer standards, non-compete agreement bans, and minimum wage

Court Rules Astronautics Corporation of America May be Liable as a Joint Employer in FMLA Lawsuit
February 1, 2024
Court Rules Astronautics Corporation of America May be Liable as a Joint Employer in FMLA Lawsuit

In a recent ruling, a federal district court judge determined that Astronautics Corporation of America may be considered a joint employer along with its subsidiary, Kearfott Corp., for purposes of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The case, Duncan

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