Court Of Appeals Vacates Ruling Applying EFAA Without Commerce Clause Analysis, Remands For Threshold Determination
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) only applies to invalidate arbitration provisions in contracts "evidencing a transaction involving commerce."
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.
Sixth Circuit Holds Serial Harasser's Conduct Violates Title VII
Four female employees sued Anheuser-Busch arising from sexual harassment claims against a male employee (Robinson) occurring over Robinson’s ten-year span of employment. Each time, the employer investigated the claims internally by interviewing the women and Robinson.
Same-Sex Harassment Falls Under Civil Rights Act
The Court of Appeals recently decided that a man could bring a hostile work environment claim based on the conduct of another male co-worker in Robinson v Ford Motor Co.