A female engineer presented sufficient proof of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation and age discrimination in her firing to support a $454,000 verdict, plus a $165,000 award of interest, attorney fees and costs.
Court Awards $619,000 Against Verizon for FMLA Retaliation and Age Discrimination
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Substitution of Paid Leave Under the FMLA
J. Heins|Family and Medical Leave
How can accrued, paid leave be substituted for unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and...
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Coworker’s happy-hour conduct supports hostile work environment claim
Janet L. Heins|Blog, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
By Kathleen Kapusta, J.D. A coworker’s alleged harassment of an employee, including running his fingers down her back, grabbing...
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Wage and Hour Class Actions Can Cost Employers Millions
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, Compensation Compliance, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employers that fail to comply with federal and state wage and hour laws could face class-action lawsuits that lead...
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CHROs at Health Care and Tech Firms Are Best Paid, Study Shows
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Executive Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Chief HR officers (CHROs) have been rising in stature at large public companies and, as a result, their compensation...
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Proper FMLA Notice Is Not a Mere Technicality
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida refused to dismiss as a “mere technical violation” a...
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How Do Pregnancy and Baby-Bonding Leave Laws Interact in California?
Janet L. Heins|California, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
California’s myriad leave laws can make it difficult for employers to understand workers’ eligibility for time off—particularly when it...
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Wells Fargo’s 401(k) Rollover Practices Under Investigation
Janet L. Heins|Consultation, Defined Contribution Plans, Fiduciary Duty, News, Retirement and Financial Planning, Vendor Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
As the Department of Labor probes Wells Fargo’s 401(k) rollover practices, plan sponsors should see that their service providers...
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Can Employers Pay Tipped Workers Less Than Minimum Wage?
Janet L. Heins|Leadership and Navigation, Minimum Wage, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows employers to pay workers who customarily receive tips less than the standard...
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