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Daily Archives: April 16, 2008

What Not To Post Online

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Eric Welter

I recently came across an online question that read something like this (really): “I want to terminate an employee because of her medical condition even though her medical condition is not affecting her performance at work.”

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Recent Jury Verdicts And Settlements

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Eric Welter

TX — State trooper formerly part of governor’s security detail wins racial discrimination and retaliation lawsuit.  The jury awarded $520,000 in lost wages and $100,000 for mental suffering.  His attorneys are expected to seek $260,000 in fees and costs.  (Additional coverage … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Passes Paid Family Leave Act

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Eric Welter

The New Jersey legislature has enacted a paid family leave act as part of the State’s temporary disability benefits law, joining California and Washington as the third state to do so.  The most recent version of the bill is here, … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Treble Damages For Wage Violations In Massachusetts

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Eric Welter

The Massachusetts General Assembly has passed a bill mandating the award of treble damages as liquidated damages to prevailing plaintiffs in wage lawsuits in the state.  The law does not require a finding of willfulness or bad faith in order to … Continue reading →

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