U.S. Supreme Court: Title VII Protects Gay, Transgender Employees
An employer who fires an employee for being gay or transgender violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Supreme Court Reverses and Remands Employment Case to Court of Appeals to Decide under Proper Evidentiary Standard
In August 2014, Dr. El-Khalil had sued Oakwood Healthcare, Inc., alleging racial discrimination in violation of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA).
Fire Battalion Chiefs Not Entitled To Overtime Pay For “Standby” Duty
The City of Battle Creek is not required to pay its fire department battalion chiefs for the hours they are required to be on “standby” duty, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Appeals Court: Laid-Off Employee’s Retaliation Claim Should’ve Been Dismissed
An employee who was laid-off after 1) reported a co-worker’s conduct to supervisors & 2) considered notifying the police of the conduct didn’t offer enough evidence to proceed with a retaliation claim.
Job Offer Properly Withdrawn After Candidate Tested Positive For THC
A company properly withdrew its offer of employment to a job candidate who tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) during a pre-employment drug screening.
Prevailing Whistleblower Plaintiffs Can Collect Post-Judgment Fees
The plaintiffs who prevailed in a WPA lawsuit could recover post-judgment attorney fees under MCL 15.364, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in a published opinion.
Jury Trial Right Exists In ELCRA Actions Against State
Plaintiffs have a right to a jury trial in Circuit Court when bringing actions against the state under the ELCRA, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in a published decision.
Circuit Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Civil Rights Suits, No Matter What The Amount In Controversy
In Reynolds v Hasbany, the Court of Appeals held the circuit court wrongly dismissed the plaintiff’s weight discrimination lawsuit against her former employer
Federal Appeals Court: Employer Unreasonably Denied Pregnant Worker’s Telecommuting Request
The decision in Mosby-Meachem v Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division affirmed a jury verdict for the employee of more than $110,000, including compensatory damages and back pay.