Thrower v. Academy Mortg. Corp., 172 F.4th 703 (9th Cir. 2026) Gwen Thrower was awarded attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs in her False Claims Act action against Academy Mortgage, her […]
Guidance for Determining Whether Your Business Is “Essential” or “Critical” Under Executive Orders Related to Coronavirus and Relevant Employment Law Considerations
May 15, 2020 Update. On May 14, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order extending New York on PAUSE through May 28, 2020. This Executive […]
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues Rare Opinion Letter Curbing Its Enforcement Authority for “Pattern or Practice” Claims
On September 3, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued an Opinion Letter regarding the EEOC’s interpretation and enforcement of Section 707(a) of Title VII of the […]
A Snapshot of Virginia’s New Employment Laws From the 2026 Legislative Session | Saul Ewing LLP
Following the 2026 legislative session, Virginia’s employment law landscape is shifting with the enactment of several new employee-friendly measures, and even more on the horizon. Here are the […]
DOJ and EEOC Ask Supreme Court to Clarify What Employment Actions Can Be the Basis for a Title VII Discrimination Suit
On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis on the limited question of if “Title VII prohibit[s] discrimination in transfer […]
$45M Settlement Reached in Family Dollar Store Employment Discrimination Class Action Lawsuit
Charleston, NC: A $45 million settlement has been finalized ending an employment discrimination class action lawsuit brought by 37,000 former and current female managers for Family Dollar Store […]
OIG Reels in the Employment Safe Harbor: Recent Advisory Opinion Signals Risks for Sign-On Bonuses in Home Care | Polsinelli
Key Takeaways: In a rare unfavorable advisory opinion, OIG concluded that certain sign-on bonuses for home care workers are a risk under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, despite historical […]
California 2025 Bill Signing Wrap Up: New Employment Laws
By: Kristina M. Launey and Catherine Feldman Seyfarth Synopsis: With Governor Newsom’s October 13 deadline to sign bills behind us, we review California’s new employment laws. The most notable among […]
Prevailing Boston-Area Attorneys Earn $300K in Employment Retaliation Case
Vague billing entries and mischarging for “non-core legal tasks” were among the reasons a federal judge deducted over $4,000 in attorney fees and costs, according to a federal […]
Federal Judge Restricts ‘Continuous’ Employment Harassment Claims to 300-Day Window
A department director for the University of Illinois Chicago can continue with her hostile work environment and retaliation claim against her employer, but can only cite the university’s […]