Synopses of selected 2003 FMLA decisions
By Alisa B. Arnoff
Labor and Employment Law,
April 2004
Administrative hearing officer found employee terminated for cause; employee did not appeal the decision.
The new Illinois Equal Pay Act
By Alisa B. Arnoff
Labor and Employment Law,
August 2003
The Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA), Public Act 93-0006, was recently signed into law.
Review of selected 2002 FMLA cases
By Alisa B. Arnoff
Labor and Employment Law,
December 2002
Scamihorn v. General Truck Drivers, Office, Food & Warehouse Union, 282 F.3d 1078 (9th Cir. 3/4): Summary judgment for employer denied where genuine issues of material fact existed concerning whether employee's father was capable of self-care and of doing his essential job functions.
Seventh Circuit—still paramour-friendly
By Alisa B. Arnoff
Labor and Employment Law,
December 2002
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, in mid-September, affirmed its practice of refusing to recognize "paramour claims" in the context of Title VII sexual discrimination lawsuits.
Nursing mothers to be accommodated
By Alisa B. Arnoff
Labor and Employment Law,
November 2001
A new law effective July 12, 2001 requires covered employers to provide nursing mothers with unpaid break time to express breast milk.
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