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Steptoe & Johnson Recent News- Gene Jazwinski Joins Steptoe & Johnson May 16, 2012
- PA PUC Issues Order for Unconventional Well Impact Fees May 15, 2012
- WV Legislative Update - 5/11/12 May 11, 2012
- Land Management Bureau Issues Fracing Regs for Public Lands May 9, 2012
- Jim Wright Sworn in as WV State Bar President May 9, 2012
Author Archives: Dan T. Lattanzi
A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM: THE PERFECT END TO AN EMPLOYER-SPONSORED CHARITY EVENT
It is quite common for employers to encourage volunteering and other charitable activities among its workforce. Sometimes, an employer will even sponsor and host charitable functions at its worksite, which may include recreational activities. Such activities, however, should be carefully monitored, or you may end up with a workers’ compensation claim on your hand.
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CAN WORKPLACE VIOLENCE TRULY BE PREVENTED? A BRIEF EXAMINATION OF THE EMPLOYEE SHOOTING IN MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT
Earlier this month, an unspeakable tragedy occurred in Manchester, Connecticut. On the morning of August 3, 2010, Omar Thornton, a union truck driver who worked for Hartford Distributors, Inc., met with union officials and management because he was caught stealing beer on videotape. At the end of the meeting, Thornton agreed to resign from his [...]
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NEW OHIO SUPREME COURT CASE LIMITS AN EMPLOYEE’S ABILITY TO CLAIM PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION UNDER EMPLOYER’S LEAVE POLICY
Recently, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that an employer may terminate an employee taking pregnancy-related leave if that employee has not met the minimum length-of-service requirements under the employer’s leave policy. In McFee v. Nursing Care Management of America, Inc., Tiffany McFee brought suit claiming that she was terminated on the basis of sex due to [...]
WEIGHING YOUR WORDS CAREFULLY: HOW INFORMAL PROMISES CAN CHANGE AN EMPLOYEE’S AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT STATUS
In a perfect world, the concept of at-will employment benefits both the employer and the employee: the employer may choose to discharge the employee for any reason, whether good or bad, while the employee is free to leave and pursue other avenues of employment without punishment. However, due in large part to the current economy, [...]
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WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT: LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR EMPLOYERS IN AGE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUITS