A Maryland federal district court denied a restaurant franchisor’s motion to dismiss, concluding that a restaurant manager at a franchised location alleged sufficient facts to support a finding that the franchisor is a joint...more
A federal district court in New York dismissed workplace harassment and retaliation claims against corporate affiliates of the Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill franchisor for damages as a result of workplace harassment...more
6/30/2023
/ Civil Rights Act ,
Dismissals ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Franchise Agreements ,
Franchisee ,
Franchisors ,
Harassment ,
Joint Employers ,
Retaliation ,
Title VII
A Michigan federal district court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Michigan law, and claims alleging retaliatory termination and sexually hostile work...more
6/30/2023
/ Civil Rights Act ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Franchisee ,
Franchisors ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hostile Environment ,
Joint Employers ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Retaliation ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Title VII