Does Title VII Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity?

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Labor and Employment Law, Supreme Court, Trending, U.S.

Does Title VII Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity?

Carol Keough October 10, 2019

The Supreme Court just heard argument for three cases to decide these legal issues. Can males be fired for being gay? What about women can they be fired for being lesbian? Is there a violation of federal law under Title VII when the basis for termination is sexual orientation? Two men in separate cases were… Continue Reading »

Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Texas, Trending, U.S.

CVS Employee Policy – Weigh In or Pay Monthly Fine

Carol Keough March 26, 2013

Employer CVS’s new policy for its employees using the company health insurance is that they see a physician for a health screening disclosing their weight, height, BMI and other health info or face a $50/monthly penalty ($600/year). Although wellness programs have been around for awhile, this sheds new light on how an employer is using a penalty to… Continue Reading »

Texas

Uber Drivers are Independent Contractors – NLRB and Department...

Carol Keough May 15, 2019

Defective Tennis Court Not Excluded Under CGL Policy

Carol Keough February 21, 2014

Employment Law