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August/September Case Summaries

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Summary: The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act applies not just to sexual assault and sexual harassment claims, but to all claims asserted in the “case.”...more

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How the EFAA Applies to Employee Arbitration Agreements in Sexual Harassment Cases Involving Conduct That Preceded the Law’s...

On August 12, 2024, the Second Circuit held that a plaintiff's hostile work environment claims were subject to the federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 ("EFAA"), even though...more

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Second Circuit Ruling Clarifies Reach of EFAA Under Continuing Violation Doctrine in Sexual Harassment Cases

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (EFAA), a hostile work environment “accrues” for purposes of the EFAA each time a...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Latest 'Nuclear Verdict' Underscores Jury-Trial Employer Risk

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Last month, in Jane Doe v. Alkiviades David, a Los Angeles Superior Court jury returned a verdict in a sexual assault and harassment case in the amount of $900 million. This verdict is one of the largest ever for a...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Employment Litigation Roundup: July 2024

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Arbitration agreement deemed inapplicable where plaintiff plausibly alleged sexual harassment claim - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 ( “EFAA”) amended the Federal...more

Fisher Phillips

SCOTUS 2023/24 Lookback and Preview: 8 Key Rulings that Impact the Workplace and 4 New Cases for Employers to Track Next Term

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The Supreme Court issued several momentous decisions last term that will have a lasting impact on employer practices. The Justices continued to shape the workplace law landscape by ruling on an array of issues involving...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Employer “waived” bye-bye to arbitration after litigating for 7 months

A federal appeals court recently refused to let a mortgage broker send its former employee’s disability discrimination lawsuit to arbitration, stating the company waived its right to arbitration when it actively participated...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Employment Litigation Roundup: February 2024

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Former HR Executive Sues Financial Services Company for Equal Pay Violations in New Jersey Federal Court - A former head of human resources sued a financial services company for allegedly underpaying her relative to her...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

When Does a “Dispute” Arise Under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act?

In 2022, Congress enacted the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act” (the “Act”) which provides that, at the election of the person alleging conduct constituting a sexual harassment dispute or...more

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California Court of Appeal Rules Arbitration Agreement Is Unenforceable

A California appellate court recently denied enforcement of an arbitration agreement because (1) it contained provisions the court found problematic, and (2) the employer presented the agreement to the employee for electronic...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

California Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Watch in 2024

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The California Supreme Court issued several important decisions in 2023 about issues such as COVID-19 take-home exposure and arbitrating Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims. Employers should continue to be aware of...more

Holland & Knight LLP

A Look at New California Labor and Employment Laws for 2024

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The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that will impact the workplace in 2024. This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, unless stated...more

Carlton Fields

Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court Order Granting Motion to Compel Arbitration of Discrimination Claims

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In Jackson v. Applied Materials Corp., the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court order granting a motion to compel arbitration of the plaintiff’s discrimination and retaliation claims, finding the...more

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SDNY Grants Motion to Compel Arbitration of Employee’s Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

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In Marino v. CVS Health, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York found defendant CVS Health’s “arbitration of workplace legal disputes policy” and related arbitration agreement compelled arbitration of...more

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California’s New Employment Laws for 2024: A Roundup of New Laws

Governor Newsom recently signed into law numerous bills that will affect California employers come January 1, 2024. Here is a quick overview of some of the new law that are relevant for employers....more

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[Webinar] Employment & Employee Benefits Law Update: Staying Compliant in 2024 - November 16th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

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Join us on November 16, 2023, as Nossaman’s Allison Callaghan, Pavneet Singh Mac, Michelle McCarthy and Julia Botezatu discuss new California employment and employee benefits laws and regulations, as well as recent case law...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California's New Employment Laws: Get Ready for 2024

Governor Newsom signed into law a plethora of bills that significantly expand the rights of employees in California, although notably vetoing a bill that would have prohibited caste discrimination. Most of the new laws take...more

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2023 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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With the 2023 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating within the state and highlight relevant action items related to these bills. Below...more

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In a Surprise Move, California Enacts Boatload of New Pro-Employer Laws – Nah, Just Kidding, It’s Going to be More Burdensome than...

In what has become an annual tradition, California – that fabled workers’ paradise on earth – has enacted a slew of new laws that, come January, may keep even the most hearty HR professionals up at night. As we reported...more

Venable LLP

Proposed New Legislation Threatens California Employers

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With the close of the legislative session, California employers are now waiting to see what new laws might go into effect. Below is a summary of some of the laws currently being considered for signature or veto by Governor...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Is Arbitration Becoming “Just Somebody That We Used to Know”? — The Beginning of the End of Arbitration

When Congress passed and President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (“the Act”) last year, we predicted it was just the beginning of an all-out federal assault on...more

Carlton Fields

Seventh Circuit Affirms District Court’s Order Denying Application to Vacate Arbitration Award

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Donald Kinsella was an employee of defendant Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC. In June 2013, he suffered a work-related injury resulting in his disability and receipt of disability benefits for three years. Baker Hughes’...more

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A Review of Recent Whistleblower Developments - April 2023

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Whistleblower Developments is a periodic report covering significant cases, decisions, proposals, and legislation related to whistleblower statutes and how they may impact your business. Recent developments include: Third...more

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To Click or Not to Click: NJ Appellate Division Reaffirms Enforceability of Electronic Arbitration Agreements

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On March 7, 2023, in Dakota Powell vs. Prime Comms Retail LLC, the New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that a former employee must arbitrate her claims of race discrimination, rather than pursue them in court due to her...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Employer Waived Right To Arbitration By Failing To Timely Pay Arbitration Fees

Espinoza v. Superior Court, 83 Cal. App. 5th 761 (2022) - Rosa M. Quincoza Espinoza sued her former employer, Centinela Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre West, LLC, for discrimination and retaliation. The employer filed a...more

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