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Ricci v. DeStefano, a/k/a The New Haven Firefighters’ Case, Part I:
The Basics: the Facts and Holding of the Ricci case

Written on 6 Jul, 2009 at 15:41

There’s no way I can get the “scoop” on what has been perhaps the most eagerly awaited Supreme Court decision of the term: Ricci v. DeStefano, No. 07-1428 (June 29, 2009). Since the Court’s 5-4 decision was announced last week, it’s... (Continue reading)

Male Sex Stereotyping: Going Where No Man Has Gone Before

Written on 8 Jun, 2009 at 5:30

The following guest post is by attorney Ellen Simon, who has been listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America for her landmark work representing individuals in precedent-setting cases. Ellen blogs at the Employee Rights Post. Stereotyped Statements As Discrimination... (Continue reading)

Job Applicant Rejection Letter Dos and Donts — Writing an Appropriate “Dear John” Letter to an Unsuccessful Applicant

Written on 31 May, 2009 at 12:53

Back in 2006, we covered the topic of applicant rejection letters in a post linking to an article in Assessment Council News (Considerations in Rejecting Applicants, on p.4). Since today’s economy is resulting in more applications — and thus more... (Continue reading)

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Signed by President Obama

Written on 30 Jan, 2009 at 6:00

Today (January 29, 2009) President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a law named for an Alabama woman who lost her pay-discrimination case at the Supreme Court on the basis that she had not filed a... (Continue reading)

Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring an Independent Contractor

Written on 3 Oct, 2008 at 0:12

Independent Contractor Agreements – A Match Made in Heaven? Today’s employers are watching their bottom line more closely than ever before, including examining the costs associated with maintaining a full time workforce. At the same time, workers are looking for ways... (Continue reading)

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