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June 1, 2004

Hostile Environment and Constructive Discharge: When the Employer is Strictly Liable

In a clarification of the application of the affirmative defense first made available in the Court's

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May 30, 2004

The Department of Labor's Revised White-Collar Regulations A New Focus in an Uncertain Arena

UPDATE: May 28, 2004The U.S. House of Representatives twice this month voted to table a non-binding resolution

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May 1, 2004

Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Workers' Compensation Reform Bill

Recent History Of Workers' Compensation ReformIn recent years, workers' compensation costs have

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April 15, 2004

Same-Sex Marriage Adds to Employers' Challenges under New California Domestic Partner Laws

Recent moves toward legal recognition of same-sex marriage in two Canadian provinces and Massachusetts,

Littler Report
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April 8, 2004

Strategic Initiatives for the Changing Workforce

In response to the changing demographics of the American workforce, Littler identifies in this white

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March 30, 2004

Cloud of Doubt Regarding "Reverse Age Discrimination" Blown Away: Supreme Court Rules That ADEA Does Not Prohibit Practices Favoring "Older" Employees

In a decision that will be welcomed by employers and many older workers alike, the U.S. Supreme Court

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January 15, 2004

The FACT and How It Affects FCRA and Employment Investigations (the Vail Letter)

On December 4, 2003, President Bush signed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (“FACT”).

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December 20, 2003

No Faragher/Ellerth, but a Defense to Damages: California's New Defense to Harassment Claims

In a major decision regarding sexual harassment by supervisors, the California Supreme Court finally

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November 30, 2003

Ralphs Grocery v. Superior Court: Does This Signal the End of Incentive Compensation Plans for Employees?

Employers have long used corporate bonus plans as a popular means of sharing profit and attracting and

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