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McMackins v. The Elk Grove Unified School District
Employer isn't required to reallocate or eliminate essential job duties in order to accommodate employee's disability.
Employment Law Apr. 2, 1999
Sanchez v. Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc.
Order
Employment Law Apr. 1, 1999
Eilam v. Children's Hospital Association
Order
Employment Law Apr. 1, 1999
Murillo v. Rite Stuff Foods Inc.
Undocumented alien's false statements don't preclude discrimination and tort claims arising from sexual harassment.
Employment Law Apr. 1, 1999
Henry v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board; Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Alternate work offer to injured seasonal employee doesn't have to last 12 straight months.
Employment Law Apr. 1, 1999
Flint v. Amoco Corporation
Order
Employment Law Mar. 31, 1999
Trujillo-Cummings v. Public Service Company of New Mexico
Order
Employment Law Mar. 30, 1999
Halvorsen v. Aramark Uniform Service Inc.
Manager's communications with employer concerning termination of at-will employee are absolutely privileged.
Employment Law Mar. 30, 1999
Lujan v. Pacific Maritime Assn.
Prior statement about inability to work doesn't prohibit claim based on Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Law Mar. 29, 1999
Nunes v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Employee, who's unable to work during medical leave, isn't automatically 'unqualified' under Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Law Mar. 29, 1999
Bierbower v. FHP Inc.
Date discrepancy regarding alleged sexual harassment isn't evidence of malice for purposes of avoidance of "common interest" privilege against defamation.
Employment Law Mar. 29, 1999
Shoate v. United States Postal Service
Order
Employment Law Mar. 29, 1999
Godwin v. Hunt Wesson Inc.
Substantial evidence contradicting employer's proffered evidence of nondiscriminatory motivation in promotion precludes summary judgment.
Employment Law Mar. 29, 1999
City of Moorpark v. Superior Court (Ventura County)
Claim Of Employment DiscriminationBased On Disability Isn't Restricted ToWorkers' Compensation Remedy.
Employment Law Mar. 27, 1999
Chavez v. Coors Brewing Company
Order
Employment Law Mar. 26, 1999
Pilkington Barnes Hind v. Superior Court (Visbal)
Person remains job 'applicant' for drug testing purposes although tests postponed until after start date.
Employment Law Mar. 26, 1999
Kummetz v. Tech Mold Inc.
Employee doesn't waive right to litigate discrimination claim by signing document not explicitly mentioning arbitration provision.
Employment Law Mar. 26, 1999
Richards v. City of Topeka
Classification of pregnancy as disability under collective bargaining agreement doesn't automatically allow a claim under Americans with Disability Act.
Employment Law Mar. 25, 1999
Kratzer v. First Healthcare Corporation
Order
Employment Law Mar. 24, 1999
Godwin v. Hunt Wesson Inc.
Substantial evidence contradicting employer's proffered evidence of nondiscriminatory motivation in promotion precludes summary judgment.
Employment Law Mar. 24, 1999
Green v. Ralee Engineering Co.
Fundamental public policies supporting wrongful discharge actions may be found in administrative regulations.
Employment Law Mar. 24, 1999
Ford v. Contra Costa County
Prayer for emotional distress damages in discrimination case doesn't justify psychiatric evaluation of plaintiff.
Employment Law Mar. 22, 1999
24 Hour Fitness Inc. v. Superior Court (Munshaw)
Defendants covered by mandatory arbitration clause win summary judgment although other defendants must proceed.
Employment Law Mar. 22, 1999
Brown v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Factual issues relating to existence of employment relationship preclude dismissal.
Employment Law Mar. 19, 1999
Mercer v. Borden
Managers may be liable as individuals for violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Employment Law Mar. 19, 1999
Lohf v. Runyon
Order
Employment Law Mar. 17, 1999
Gibble v. Car-Lene Research Inc.
Corporations suspended by the Department of Corporations can still be served with process.
Employment Law Mar. 12, 1999
Sheppard v. Freeman
Former employee can't sue co-workers for acts surrounding termination unless public policy was violated.
Employment Law Mar. 12, 1999
Burrey v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Court must decide if plaintiffs are common law employees before considering whether they are 'leased employees.'
Employment Law Mar. 12, 1999
Obregon v. Superior Court (Cimm's Inc.)
Court must determine appropriate remedy if reasonable efforts weren't used to resolve discovery dispute.
Employment Law Mar. 12, 1999