Employment Law

In the complex world of employment relationships, determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor often falls into a murky gray area. Such ambiguity came into sharp focus in a recent Hong Kong case involving a truck driver who suffered an injury while on duty. The core issue was the nature of his employment status, which was

The case involving a former Hardee’s restaurant store manager in Nebraska has drawn significant attention after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided to revive her claims of wrongful termination. After experiencing a severe diabetic episode, resulting in her inability to comply with her employer’s call-in policy, she alleges her termination was a violation of her rights under the

The Fair Work Commission (FWC), Australia’s national workplace relations tribunal, has recently delivered a pivotal ruling in favor of a Western Australian disability support worker who was subject to unfair dismissal by her employer, a health care services provider. The case hinged on the involuntary resignation of the worker following unilateral changes to her employment contract initiated by the employer,

In British Columbia, employers grappling with the decision to terminate an employee for breach of contract face a complex legal landscape, as highlighted by recent tribunal cases. These cases emphasize the crucial role of solid evidence in wrongful termination lawsuits and shed light on the subtleties that can sway the outcome of such legal challenges. For employers, these pivotal decisions

In the dynamic landscape of employment law, the significance of arbitration agreements has gained the spotlight, especially after a notable case from Central Florida. At the heart of the discussion is whether an employee’s refusal to sign an arbitration agreement impacts their ability to pursue a discrimination claim. These arbitration agreements are more than just standard contracts; they are complex

In a recent employment dispute in British Columbia, an employee has emerged victorious after being wrongfully dismissed over a “strongly worded” email. The Supreme Court ruling awarded the employee, Lefebvre, a significant sum of $81,100 in damages. Let us delve into the details of this case and examine the events leading up to the court’s decision. Background of the case

A recent federal appeals court ruling has provided welcome news for employers who enforce uniform policies. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit determined that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) exceeded its authority by declaring that any employer meddling with an employee’s right to display union insignia, no matter how small, is permissible only under certain “special

In a case that highlights the importance of fair treatment and equal pay for employees of all ages, a school district in Illinois has been found to have violated the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This violation stems from the implementation of a collective bargaining agreement provision that unfairly limited the pay of older employees. The district’s attempt

Plaza Azteca, a popular restaurant chain with over 40 locations, has reached an agreement to pay $11.4 million in back wages and liquidated damages to more than 1,000 employees. The Department of Labor (DOL) filed a complaint against owner Ruben Leon and the restaurants after discovering violations of overtime and minimum wage practices under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In a recent case, a federal court in Ohio granted summary judgment in favor of an asphalt company, dismissing an employee’s age discrimination claims. The court ruled that while the supervisor’s comments about the employee’s age were offensive and unprofessional, they alone were not sufficient evidence to prove that the company’s stated reason for termination was pretextual. Background The case