| Title VII Retaliation Claims |
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| Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It also prohibits retaliation against employees who report or otherwise complain about wrongdoing under the Act. In other words, employers may not fire or take other adverse action against employees based upon an employee's allegation that Title VII has been violated. More... |
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| Personnel File Retention Requirements - The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 |
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| Most employers with 50 or more employees, including state and territorial governments, are subject to the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). Employees must have worked for a covered employer for at least one year before becoming eligible for the FMLA guarantee of 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for certain family or health related reasons. More... |
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| Collective Bargaining and the |
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| Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) More... |
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| The Labor-Management Reporting and |
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| Disclosure Act Election Protest Procedures) More... |
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| Arbitration - Costs |
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| One of the most common reasons a labor union and an employer turn to arbitration as a means of dispute resolution is that it is a less expensive alternative to a trial (or a strike). Based on the format of the arbitration and the use of attorneys, this is generally true. There is great variance on the actual costs of arbitration, however, and it is a good idea to understand how those costs are determined. More... |
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