Alerts From the Stoel Rives Web Site http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?show=2322 en-us Copyright 2010, Stoel Rives clientservices@stoel.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 9/7/2010 11:20:13 PM http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=6571 Yesterday the Oregon Supreme Court conclusively ruled that employers are not required to accommodate the use of medical marijuana in the workplace, ending years of doubt and confusion on this critical issue. Click here to read the Court's opinion ... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=5911 For your convenience, we've compiled the major events in labor and employment law for August-September 2009, as reported by the World of Work Blog. National News and Cases of Interest: Don't trust that applicant's fantastic job reference! We ... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=5775 July 2009 Managers Individually Liable for Unpaid Wages Despite Employer's Bankruptcy Two recent cases should strike fear into the hearts of all upper-level managers and human resources professionals. In Boucher v. Shaw, the Ninth Circuit ruled that ... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=5641 Ricci v. DeStefano—Supreme Court Holds City Violated Title VII by Rejecting Racially Disparate Test Results The Supreme Court yesterday issued its long-awaited ruling in Ricci v. DeStefano, holding that the City of New Haven violated Title VII by ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=5607 v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=5458 Labor Groups Hail Sotomayor Nomination; Employment Law Record Appears Even-Handed The biggest labor and employment law story this month is the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. Labor unions couldn't be happier: "Judge Sotomayor ... Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=5390 New Swine Flu Resources for Employers Available The U.S. government has set up a new website, PandemicFlu.gov, to provide "One-stop access to U.S. government swine, avian and pandemic flu information." It has posted a great deal of information on its ... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=5229 In 1991, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp. that individual employees who sign arbitration agreements could be compelled to arbitrate all claims against their employer, including statutory discrimination claims. Today, ... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=4510 February 2009 Stimulus Package Includes COBRA Subsidies Among the provisions of the new stimulus package signed by President Obama are subsidies for unemployed workers continuing their health care benefits through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation ... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3567 What is it?On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly known as the $787 billion stimulus package designed to revive the economy. The law includes a COBRA subsidy for laid-off workers. Persons ... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3506 January 2009 President Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law today, January 29. The Act—the very first bill he signed—overturns a U.S. Supreme Court decision that limited the time ... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3459 Have you amended your leave policies and procedures to comply with the new FMLA amendments and Washington leave laws? Amendment highlights: New military family leave for qualifying family members for an exigency arising out of a covered military service ... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3339 Employee Free Choice Act Tops List of Anticipated L&E Legislation Wondering what the Obama administration and Democratic control of Congress mean for labor and employment law? Here's a list of the top legislation to watch (or watch out for): ... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3317 With the election of Barack Obama, and strengthened Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress, it seems likely that among the changes we can expect, expansion of federal labor and employment law is coming. Among the changes employers should expect ... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3271 U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Six L&E Cases This Term The U.S. Supreme Court opened its 2008-09 term on October 6 with six labor and employment law cases on its docket. (For docket information and questions presented, click on the name of the ... Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3206 President Bush Signs ADA Amendments Act On September 25, 2008, President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), a law that will significantly expand the coverage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) beginning January 1, 2009. Some key ... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3158 President Bush has indicated he will sign the ADA Amendments Act, or "ADAAA," which was passed by Congress earlier this week. The ADAAA, which will take effect January 1, 2009, will significantly broaden the scope and coverage of the Americans with Disabilities ... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3128 California Court Upholds One-Year Statute of Limitation to Arbitrate FEHA Claim In Pearson Dental Suppliers, Inc. v. Superior Court, the California Court of Appeal (Second District) enforced an arbitration agreement requiring the employee to bring ... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3073 California employers have scored a major victory regarding meal and rest periods as the result of a new California Court of Appeal decision, Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. Within days of this decision, California's Labor Commissioner directed ... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3051 Ninth Circuit Affirms "Emotional Distress Damages" Caused by Denial of FMLA Leave Plaintiffs suing their employers under the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") may recover lost wages, but they may not recover emotional distress damages. What if ... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=3052 U.S. Supreme Court Expands Workers' Relief in Race and Age Discrimination SuitsOn May 27, the Supreme Court held that two civil rights laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who complain about discrimination, even though neither law ... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=2962 U.S. Supreme Court Expands Workers’ Relief in Race and Age Discrimination SuitsOn May 27, the Supreme Court held that two civil rights laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who complain about discrimination, even though neither ... Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=2948 Oregon employers can rest easy. The Oregon Supreme Court just ruled that employees cannot bring wage claims for missed rest and meal periods. Oregon law requires a nonexempt employee receive a paid 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked or ... Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=2923 On April 1, 2008, Governor Gregoire signed new laws requiring Washington employers of any size to provide two kinds of leave to Washington employees: domestic violence leave for victims and family members, and military family leave. Effective April ... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=2918 April 2008 Immigration Law: New Proposed Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match LetterThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently introduced a "supplemental proposed rule" entitled "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive ... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=2903 March 2008 New FMLA Leave Law: Military Family LeaveA new revision to the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 26 weeks of leave for family members caring for U.S. service members ... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=2870 The U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL"), in its first major overhaul of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ("FMLA") since the FMLA was enacted 15 years ago, recently published proposed revisions to the FMLA regulations. These proposed revisions are ... Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=2867 In a decision that may have more relevance to employment attorneys than to their clients, the U.S. Supreme Court recently held that federal trial courts have the discretion to decide whether to admit so-called "me too" evidence in employment discrimination ... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=2849 President Bush signed new legislation January 28, 2008 expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"). Under the new law, employers with 50 or more employees must provide up to 26 weeks of leave for family members caring for U.S. service members ... Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stoel.com/showalert.aspx?Show=2748 Washington's Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) recently issued some FAQs about Washington's Family Leave Act (see www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRights/files/FamilyLeaveFAQs.pdf) and its interaction with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), ... Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT