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August 2, 2005

For The California Supreme Court, Predispute Contractual Waiver of Right to Jury Trial Are Not Enforceable in Civil Actions Under California Law

Among the greatest fears of many employers is the chance that a runaway jury could impose a potentially
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August 1, 2005

Employers Face Greater Risk from Workplace Romance: California Supreme Court Rules That Office Affairs May Give Rise to Sexual Favoritism

Employees in California may now sue their employers for sexual harassment if a sexual affair between
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July 31, 2005

Compliance Update: The Voluntary Fiduciary Compliance Program (VFCP)

The Department of Labor recently revised its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP). Adopted by
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July 29, 2005

New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Leave Rights of Pregnant Employees Under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination

In Gerety v. Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort, 2005 N.J. LEXIS 931 (July 25, 2005), the Supreme Court
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July 28, 2005

Beware of What You Say! New Jersey Employers May Be Held Liable for "Negligent Representation" by Providing Inaccurate Employment References

In Singer v. Beach Trading Co., Inc. et al., No. A-1617-04T5 (N.J. App. Div., July 19, 2005), the New
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July 6, 2005

New Wave or Flash Flood: 11th Circuit Allows RICO/Immigration Lawsuit to Proceed

New test cases claim that it is not just coincidence when a large pool of illegal immigrants
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July 5, 2005

Leave it Out? Family and Medical Leave Act Claims May No Longer be Waived by a General Release

Based on the recent decision in Taylor v. Progress Energy, No. 04-1525 (4th Cir. July 20, 2005), the
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July 1, 2005

DOOCES WILD: How Employers Can Survive the New Technological Poker Game of Employee Blogging

"dooced: to lose one's job because of one's website."---The Urban DictionaryWelcome to the employers'
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June 30, 2005

OSHA Seeks to Step Up Enforcement of Criminal Penalties

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is making it clear that in 2005 and 2006 it
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June 29, 2005

The California Supreme Court Leaves a Window of Opportunity for Class Action Waiver Clauses in Employment Arbitration Agreements

On June 27, 2005, the California Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision in Discover Bank v. Superior

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