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Arbitration Clause Was Too Narrow To Cover Wrongful Termination Claims

Tennessee Battalion Chief Sues Over Termination Following Meeting With Mayor

A former Tennessee battalion chief has filed suit against the Town of Collierville and the town administrator, alleging he was terminated in retaliation for raising concerns with t...

What NOT to Do When Firing an Employee Who has Accused the Employer of Unlawful Discrimination

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, just last month, issued an opinion in an employment case that illustrates, with unusual clarity, how an employer can shoot...

FMLA retaliation claim survives after disputed layoff

A plant manager can move forward with a Family and Medical Leave Act retaliation claim after a federal judge found questions remained about why he was terminated while another mana...

Lawsuit for Wrongful Termination by Former Tisbury, MA, Fire Chief Dismissed with Prejudice

Former Tisbury Fire Chief Gregory Leland's lawsuit for wrongful termination against the city was dismissed with prejudice after he failed to appear at multiple hearings.

Alleged False Statements in EEOC Charge Are an Inadequate Basis for Termination

In Ellis v. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit affirmed a jury verdict against an employer that terminated an employee based on al...

Manager alleges he was fired after refusing to sign immigration letter

A former manager has sued Meta, alleging he was terminated after refusing to sign an immigration reference letter that he believed contained materially inaccurate statements about...

Ex-staffer's post-termination login allegedly gave competitor a 33-year client list

A niche insurer's client list allegedly walked out the door five days after a firing

Massachusetts Fire Chief’s Wrongful Termination Suit Reportedly Dismissed

A Massachusetts newspaper is reporting that a lawsuit brought by former Tisbury Fire Chief Gregory Leland against the town has been dismissed with prejudice after he failed to appe...

Ex-Legal Tech Co. Exec Says Pregnancy Got Her Fired

A legal technology company abruptly fired its director of partnerships after it learned she was pregnant, and has since withheld a nearly $40,000 bonus, according to a lawsuit lodg...

Former Cast Member Sues Disney Over Termination Following Pre-Approved Medical Leave

New Lawsuit Claims Disney Fired Cast Member Following Pre-Approved Medical Leave A former Walt Disney Parks and Resorts cast member has filed a federal lawsuit against the company,...

Arbitrator Orders Reinstatement of TF Green Fire Lieutenant Fired Over Recruitment and Overtime Allegations

An arbitrator has ordered the Rhode Island Airport Corporation to reinstate a fire lieutenant who was terminated in 2024 amid allegations that he discouraged prospective firefighte...

U.S. Court of Appeals Decision Highlights Retaliation Risks During Employee Separations

Worker Fired for Reporting Drunk Still Wins KSh104,397 in Court

A court has ruled that an employer can have a valid substantive reason to dismiss an employee but still be held liable for unfair termination if it fails to grant the worker adequa...

Worker of nearly 30 years unfairly sacked after checking phone on safety watch

Ballance Agri-Nutrients must pay Herewini Dickson more than $30,000 after failing to disclose key evidence before dismissing him.

Former Disney Senior Vice President Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Alleging Ageism

Former Disney Executive Sues Company Over Alleged Age Discrimination and Wrongful Termination A former longtime Disney executive is taking The Walt Disney Company to court, allegin...

Navigating Employee Terminations: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discover essential strategies for handling employee terminations with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Learn best practices, legal considerations, and effective communication...

Cal Fire Worker Sues Alleging Sexual Orientation Harassment

A former cook for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has filed suit alleging he was subjected to sexual harassment and sexual-orientation harassment while as...

Dismissal After Acquittal: Employee Entitled to Back Wages from the Date of Termination Till Reinstatement- Rajasthan Hi...

Introduction When a government employee is convicted in a criminal case, service rules often permit the employer to dismiss him on the basis of the conviction. If the conviction is...

Whether You Can Terminate an Employee for Disability Related Conduct is Complicated

We have discussed previously whether disability related conduct is something that an employer can terminate for. The answer is complicated and it can turn on very fine distinctions...

US Labor Department finds railroad illegally terminated employee who refused to work during severe weather

LITTLE ROCK, AR – A U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration whistleblower investigation has concluded that Union Pacific Railroad Co. violated the Fe...

Ex-prosecutor sues Henrico CA Shannon Taylor, alleges unlawful termination 

Nicholas Emmons sued Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, alleging unlawful termination after reporting sexual misconduct by a colleague. The post Ex-prosecutor sues Hen...

Handle Employee Terminations: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to handle employee terminations effectively with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Discover best practices, legal considerations, and tips for maintaining professiona...

Employment – Jury’s discriminatory discharge verdict is vacated

Where a company was aware of an employee’s disability and accommodated him for two decades, the evidence did not support the jury’s finding that his termination was because of his...