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Starbucks Found Liable for Racial Discrimination: White Plaintiff Awarded $25 Million
June 14, 2023
Starbucks Found Liable for Racial Discrimination: White Plaintiff Awarded $25 Million

The Starbucks racial discrimination case that has been ongoing since 2018 has finally come to a conclusion. A New Jersey jury has found the company liable for racial discrimination and awarded a black regional director $25 million in punitive damages.

Bird Infestation at Workplace Leads to Tort Lawsuit and Diagnosis of Histoplasmosis
June 13, 2023
Bird Infestation at Workplace Leads to Tort Lawsuit and Diagnosis of Histoplasmosis

In a shocking turn of events, an employee filed a tort lawsuit against his former employer. He alleges that the bird infestation and bird feces accumulation in his former workplace were substantial factors that caused his histoplasmosis. The lawsuit has

Maryland Domino’s Franchisee Settles Claims of Immigration Law Violations
June 12, 2023
Maryland Domino’s Franchisee Settles Claims of Immigration Law Violations

Treacy Enterprises Inc., a Domino’s Pizza franchisee based in Maryland, has agreed to pay $2,000 in civil penalties to the U.S. Department of Justice to settle claims of violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The case highlights the

Protection of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act: Examining the Impact of an Expanding Definition of Protected Activity
June 12, 2023
Protection of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act: Examining the Impact of an Expanding Definition of Protected Activity

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which established regulations for employer and employee relationships, is a critical piece of legislation in the United States. It defines specific rights and protections for employees, including the recognition of union representation and the

Revolutionizing Physician Employment: An Analysis of Nevada’s Assembly Bill 11 and Its Impact on Non-Compete Clauses
June 12, 2023
Revolutionizing Physician Employment: An Analysis of Nevada’s Assembly Bill 11 and Its Impact on Non-Compete Clauses

The Nevada Legislature recently passed a new piece of legislation that effectively bans all non-compete clauses in physician contracts. The Assembly Bill 11 was first introduced in February 2021 and was passed by both the Senate and Assembly by May.

Balancing the Scales: The Department of Labor’s Crucial Decision on Independent Contractor Classification
June 12, 2023
Balancing the Scales: The Department of Labor’s Crucial Decision on Independent Contractor Classification

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is set to finalize its independent contractor rule this year, according to court documents. The rule has been under discussion for some time, with proposed changes forming a central part of the current administration’s

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Starbucks Found Liable for Racial Discrimination: White Plaintiff Awarded $25 Million
June 14, 2023
Starbucks Found Liable for Racial Discrimination: White Plaintiff Awarded $25 Million

The Starbucks racial discrimination case that has been ongoing since 2018 has finally come to a conclusion. A New Jersey jury has found the company liable for racial discrimination and awarded a black regional director $25 million in punitive damages.

Bird Infestation at Workplace Leads to Tort Lawsuit and Diagnosis of Histoplasmosis
June 13, 2023
Bird Infestation at Workplace Leads to Tort Lawsuit and Diagnosis of Histoplasmosis

In a shocking turn of events, an employee filed a tort lawsuit against his former employer. He alleges that the bird infestation and bird feces accumulation in his former workplace were substantial factors that caused his histoplasmosis. The lawsuit has

Maryland Domino’s Franchisee Settles Claims of Immigration Law Violations
June 12, 2023
Maryland Domino’s Franchisee Settles Claims of Immigration Law Violations

Treacy Enterprises Inc., a Domino’s Pizza franchisee based in Maryland, has agreed to pay $2,000 in civil penalties to the U.S. Department of Justice to settle claims of violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The case highlights the

Protection of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act: Examining the Impact of an Expanding Definition of Protected Activity
June 12, 2023
Protection of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act: Examining the Impact of an Expanding Definition of Protected Activity

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which established regulations for employer and employee relationships, is a critical piece of legislation in the United States. It defines specific rights and protections for employees, including the recognition of union representation and the

Revolutionizing Physician Employment: An Analysis of Nevada’s Assembly Bill 11 and Its Impact on Non-Compete Clauses
June 12, 2023
Revolutionizing Physician Employment: An Analysis of Nevada’s Assembly Bill 11 and Its Impact on Non-Compete Clauses

The Nevada Legislature recently passed a new piece of legislation that effectively bans all non-compete clauses in physician contracts. The Assembly Bill 11 was first introduced in February 2021 and was passed by both the Senate and Assembly by May.

Balancing the Scales: The Department of Labor’s Crucial Decision on Independent Contractor Classification
June 12, 2023
Balancing the Scales: The Department of Labor’s Crucial Decision on Independent Contractor Classification

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is set to finalize its independent contractor rule this year, according to court documents. The rule has been under discussion for some time, with proposed changes forming a central part of the current administration’s

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