Legal Articles, Employment

If Someone Hugs me in the Workplace, Can that be Considered Sexual Harassment?

If Someone Hugs me in the Workplace, Can that be Considered Sexual Harassment?

PAGA and Arbitration: The Growing Conflict between State and Federal Court

PAGA and Arbitration: The Growing Conflict between State and Federal Court

Ninth Circuit Finds in Favor of Plaintiff’s Age Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

Ninth Circuit Finds in Favor of Plaintiff’s Age Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

Board of Ed. Terminates Tenured Teacher For Sexual Misconduct

Blog post about a tenured teacher who appealed his firing for sexual harassment of students.

Teacher Terminated After Locking Student in Small Room

Blog post about a teacher who was fired for locking a student in a small room.

Tenured Teacher Terminated After Calling Student an "Animal"

Blog post about a tenured teacher fired for calling a student an "animal."

Custodian's Threat Too Severe to Justify Reinstatement, Says Court

Blog post about a former custodian who seeks to appeal his firing for sending threatening letters to city officials.

Court Lacks Jurisdiction in First Year Teacher's Termination

Blog post about a first year teacher who was fired and brought suit seeking to appeal the firing.

Athletic Director's Claim for Wrongful Discharge Undermined by At-Will Employment

Blog post about a school athletic director who was unable to sue for wrongful termination because of his status as an "at-will" employee.

Teacher's Association Granted Union Status, Denied Right to Strike

Blog post about teacher's association being granted union status but not a right to strike.

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