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Eric A. Welter is an employment lawyer and litigator with the Welter Law Firm, P.C. in Herndon, Virginia. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Texas and California.
The Welter Law Firm represents and advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship and represents businesses in commercial and franchise litigation. The firm’s offices are located in Northern Virginia; Los Angeles, California; and Austin, Texas.
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Monthly Archives: February 2008
Negligent Retention In Virginia
A case from 2007 shows that the tort of negligent retention is alive and well in Virginia. That case — Crump v. Morris — resulted in a jury verdict of $3.1 million against the employer.
EEOC Settles Retaliation Suit With Vanguard For $500,000
The EEOC announced a $500,000 settlement today with The Vanguard Group, Inc., the mutual fund company, in connection with a retaliation lawsuit brought by the EEOC on behalf of a former employee. The EEOC alleged that the employee was retaliated … Continue reading
EEOC Releases Guide For Employers On Veterans With Service-Related Disabilities
The EEOC announced the issuance of a new guide for employers today on the employment of veterans with service related disabilities and the ADA. The Ohio Employer’s Law Blog has a good summary of the guide here.
Stories of Interest Today
Here are some stories that might be of interest: The CT General Assemby is considering bullying legislation, which we previously discussed here. The Connecticut Employment Law Blog has the story here. The Department of Labor issued several new FLSA opinion … Continue reading
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Beauty Discrimination?
Two young women are claiming that Southwest Airlines discriminated against them because they are too attractive. Wiz Bang Blog has the story, along with video here. Hat tip to Overlawyered. You can’t make this stuff up. Does anyone think that … Continue reading
Supreme Court Interprets EEOC Regulations As To What Constitutes A “Charge” Of Discrimination
In an opinion issued today, the U.S. Supreme Court found that an intake form and affidavit that requested the EEOC to take action on behalf of the complainant constituted a “charge” of discrimination under the EEOC’s regulations. The case is … Continue reading
Supreme Court Decision On “Me-Too” Evidence Leaves Questions Unanswered
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision today in Sprint/United Mgmt. Co. v. Mendelsohn, No. 06-1221 (a copy of the opinion is here: Sprint/United v. Mendelsohn). The opinion leaves many questions about the admissiblity of so-called “me-too” evidence unanswered.
Does Possible Recession Favor Outsourcing?
As business publications mull over whether we face an imminent recession here in the United States, the question comes up as to whether a recession would increase or decrease outsourcing activity. Opinions are mixed.
Recent Jury Verdicts
FL — $5.4 million awarded to former employee of Florida timeshare billionaire in sexual harassment case. The case was originally dismissed on summary judgment. The Court of Appeals sent the sexual harassment claim back for a trial. WA — Former … Continue reading
Bankruptcy? What Does That Have To Do With Employment Law?
An article in USA Today about the Sharper Image and Lilian Vernon bankruptcy filings predicts record bankruptcies in coming years. Given the tightening of available credit, experts predict an increase in Chapter 11 filings by companies. What does this have … Continue reading
Supreme Court Update
As noted throughout the blogosphere (here, here, and here for example), the U.S. Supreme Court decided several employment-related cases today and agreed to hear several more earlier in the week (see here). This term promises to be heavy on employment … Continue reading
Love Contracts
Mark Toth at the Manpower Employment Blawg has a follow-up post today here on his Valentine’s Day survey regarding love contracts. Apparently the results were evenly mixed — 50% in favor, 50% against. We had a post discussing this issue back … Continue reading
The Future Looks Bright For HR
According to an article on MSN.com, overall HR employment is projected to grow by 17 percent between 2006 and 2016. The article lists ten HR positions with expected growth during that time period.
Recent Jury Verdicts And Settlements
TX — Flight attendant awarded $15.6 million in harassment suit against harasser. Employer was dismissed prior to trial. Plaintiff intends to appeal that ruling. (Hat tip to Ohio Employer’s Law Blog). MA — $1.4 million verdict in sexual harassment and retaliation … Continue reading
Or, Love Is The Law
Perhaps the last post should have been called “Love Is The Law.” Click here to go to YouTube and watch the music video by The Suburbs, an ’80s band in Minneapolis.
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