Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A114016
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Nadaf-Rahrov v. Neiman Marcus Group Inc.
Employee shows ability to perform essential job functions for purposes of disability discrimination claim. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 12, 2008 | |
06-16864
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Federal Express Corp.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has subpoena power pursuant to its authority to investigate following issuance of right-to-sue letter. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 11, 2008 | |
07-35993
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Townsend v. University of Alaska
Under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, federal court lacks jurisdiction to hear action brought by individual against state. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 8, 2008 | |
B199870
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Dobos v. Voluntary Plan Administrators Inc.
County employee must satisfy six-month employment qualifying period to be eligible for disability payments. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 4, 2008 | |
05-36231
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Whitman v. Mineta
ADEA permits employee's retaliation claim against Federal Aviation Administration. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 3, 2008 | |
B196603
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Avila v. Continental Airlines Inc.
In California Family Rights Act case, plaintiff's submission of medical excuse forms to employer could constitute request for leave. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 2, 2008 | |
B206740
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Pearson Dental Supplies Inc. v. Superior Court (Turcios)
Trial court errs in finding employment agreement's one-year arbital limitation period violated unwaivable rights under California Fair Employment and Housing Act. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 25, 2008 | |
06-55599
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Hurlic v. Southern California Gas Company
Plaintiffs' claims based on Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 are properly dismissed. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 21, 2008 | |
B200582
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Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers' Association v. County of Los Angeles
Policy violates Labor Code Section 4850 where injured deputies are treated differently with respect to payment for accumulated vacation hours that transfer to pensions. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 19, 2008 | |
B196603
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Avila v. Continental Airlines Inc.
In California Family Rights Act case, plaintiff's submission of medical excuse forms to employer could constitute request for leave. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 13, 2008 | |
H031503
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Mamou v. Trendwest Resorts Inc.
Summary judgment is improper where triable issues exist as to whether immediate or remote supervisors dismissed employee based on discriminatory motives. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 4, 2008 | |
S139133
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Miklosy v. The Regents of the University of California
Under Whistleblower Act, action for damages is precluded where university timely decided retaliation complaint. |
Employment Law |
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Aug. 1, 2008 | |
06-55280
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Johnson v. Riverside Healthcare System
Physician who alleges he was subjected to hostile work environment because of race states claim under 42 U.S.C. Section 1981. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 29, 2008 | |
B200582
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Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers' Association v. County of Los Angeles
Policy violates Labor Code Section 4850 where injured deputies are treated differently with respect to payment for accumulated vacation hours that transfer to pensions. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 24, 2008 | |
06-55999
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Tommasetti v. Astrue
District court properly concludes that substantial evidence supports denial of disability benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 18, 2008 | |
B196567
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Jones v. Regents of the University of California
Confidentiality requirement in optional form to file administrative complaint of whistleblower retaliation does not violate plaintiff's free speech rights. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
A115652
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Curcini v. County of Alameda
Labor Code sections do not apply to defendant charter county where plaintiffs raise claims involving employee compensation. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 3, 2008 | |
06-55916
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Sgro v. Danone Waters of North America Inc.
Court properly dismisses employee's claim that employer and MetLife violated ERISA's regulation on 'claims procedures.' |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 3, 2008 | |
06-35484
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Farrell v. Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon
Damages are properly awarded where lost wages resulted from violation of Family Medical Leave Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 30, 2008 | |
06-1037
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Kentucky Retirement Systems v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Kentucky system does not discriminate against workers who become disabled after becoming eligible for retirement based on age. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | |
06-1505
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Meacham v. Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
Employer must bear burden of persuasion when defending claim with 'reasonable factors other than age' defense under Age Discrimination Employment Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | |
06-923
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Glenn
MetLife's denial of employee permanent disability benefits is improper due to potential conflict of interest. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 20, 2008 | |
06-15291
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Ryan v. Commissioner of Social Security
Substantial evidence does not support administrative law judge's denial of disability benefits. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 19, 2008 | |
06-56662
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Aramark Facility Services v. Service Employees International Union
Public policy is not violated where arbitrator awards fired employees back-pay and reinstatement. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 17, 2008 | |
07-474
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Engquist v. Oregon Dept. of Agriculture
'Class-of-one' theory of equal protection does not apply in public employment context. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 10, 2008 | |
B194082
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Arteaga v. Brink's Inc.
Employee's disability discrimination claim fails under FEHA where his symptoms do not constitute 'physical disability.' |
Employment Law |
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May 28, 2008 | |
06-1321
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Gomez-Perez v. Potter
Federal employee who is victim of retaliation may assert claim under federal-sector provision of Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. |
Employment Law |
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May 27, 2008 | |
A115094
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Katosh v. Sonoma County Employees' Retirement Association
'Regular compensation' under Government Code includes compensation received for sick leave and vacation when taken by employee as time off. |
Employment Law |
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May 22, 2008 | |
C053553
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Steele v. Youthful Offender Parole Board
Employer's actions amount to constructive discharge where pressures to quit grow after bikini contest participant is kissed by board's chairman. |
Employment Law |
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May 15, 2008 | |
G038123
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Block v. Orange County Employees' Retirement System
'Disability allowance' means all benefits member receives from reciprocal systems or CalPERS for retiring concurrently due to disability, regardless of label. |
Employment Law |
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May 8, 2008 |