Beyond the Bench: What an FMLA Retaliation Case Teaches Employers About Leave Investigations
Learn what an FMLA retaliation case teaches employers about investigating leave misuse, documenting requests and reducing retaliation risk.
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Beyond the Bench: Strengthening Processes in the Wake of ERISA Document Class-Action Litigation
Learn how employers can strengthen ERISA processes to reduce legal risk amid rising ERISA document class-action litigation, including lessons from Hecht v. Cigna Health and Life Insurance Co.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: AI Meeting Notetakers Create New Compliance Considerations for Employers
AI meeting assistants are changing the workplace, but they also create new compliance risks. Learn what HR leaders need to know about privacy, consent and AI policies.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Can a Performance Improvement Plan Be Considered an Adverse Employment Action?
Can a Performance Improvement Plan be considered an adverse employment action? Learn what the First Circuit’s decision means for employers and PIP best practices.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Court Upholds $11.5M Discrimination and Retaliation Verdict
Colorado federal court upholds an $11.5M discrimination and retaliation verdict, highlighting key employer risks, SHRM’s involvement and ongoing Title VII compliance requirements.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: A Denied Accommodation, A Devastating Outcome- Employer Takeaways from Larkin v. Total Quality Logistics, LLC
Explore key HR lessons from Larkin v. Total Quality Logistics, LLC, including pregnancy accommodation requirements, remote work considerations and compliance risks for employers.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Acosta v. TEAM Environmental LLC and the FLSA’s Application to Inclement Weather Pay
When winter weather halts operations, how should employers handle “weather pay” under the FLSA? Explore the key overtime lessons from Acosta v. TEAM Environmental LLC and what every employer should know before the next storm disrupts payroll.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: ADA Compliance and the Risk of Excluding Applicants in Recovery
Go “Beyond the Bench” and explore recent EEOC actions highlighting why employers cannot exclude applicants in recovery and how ADA hiring compliance requires individualized assessment.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: What the Los Fresnos Bakery Raid Teaches Us About I-9 Compliance, Harboring and Employment Practices
Learn how the ICE raid at a Texas bakery highlights the legal risks of I-9 noncompliance and harboring unauthorized workers- and what HR professionals must do to protect their organizations
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: The High Cost of Age Bias and the Lessons from the Liberty Mutual Verdict
A $103 million age discrimination verdict against Liberty Mutual highlights the growing legal and compliance risks for employers, and the critical lessons organizations cannot ignore.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Sixth Circuit Rejects Fixed Cap on Intermittent, Unforeseeable FMLA Leave
Explore the Sixth Circuit’s ruling in Jackson v. U.S. Postal Service and its impact on FMLA compliance. This blog breaks down the decision, clarifies how medical certifications apply to intermittent leave and offers practical guidance for HR professionals and employers navigating unpredictable absences.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Disney’s $43 Million Equal Pay Settlement Highlights the Cost of Inequity
Disney’s $43 million pay equity settlement underscores the importance of compliance with California’s Equal Pay Act and federal pay laws. Learn what this case means for employers, how state and federal standards intersect and key steps to strengthen pay equity practices.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: How East Jordan Plastics’ Mishandling of Sexual Harassment Complaints Led to a $460K EEOC Settlement
Go Beyond the Bench and discover key lessons for employers from the EEOC’s sexual harassment case against East Jordan Plastics.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Florida Contractor Must Pay $594K for Overtime Violations – A Wake-Up Call on Time Rounding Rules
A Florida contractor was ordered to pay $594K for overtime violations tied to improper time rounding. Learn what the FLSA says about rounding practices and how employers can stay compliant.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Lessons from Kean v. Brinker International on Age Discrimination
Explore the Kean v. Brinker International case and its impact on workplace compliance in regards to age discrimination.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: 7th Circuit Expands ADA Back Pay Protections in Nawara v. Cook County
Discover how the 7th Circuit’s Nawara v. Cook County decision expands ADA protections by ruling that an employer can be liable for back pay, even if the individual did not have or was not perceived as having a disability.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: What Walgreens v. McKenzie Teaches Employers About Negligent Hiring
Explore the Texas Supreme Court case Walgreens v. McKenzie and what it reveals about negligent hiring, employee conduct, and employer liability.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: The Moliga v. Qdoba Case and the Importance of Pay Transparency Compliance
Last Updated on May 20, 2025 by MyHRConcierge The Moliga v. Qdoba case is a landmark case that serves as a cautionary tale for employers nationwide. Moliga v. Qdoba Restaurant Corporation underscores the growing emphasis on pay transparency laws and highlights the risks of non-compliance with state-specific wage disclosure requirements. This lawsuit reinforces the need […]
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Lessons from the Luttrell Staffing Group Case on Protecting Your Business from Child Labor Law Violations
Understand child labor law risks and compliance tips for hiring minors, inspired by the Luttrell Staffing case.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Lessons in Fair Hiring and Legal Compliance from The Sheetz v. EEOC Case
Learn how the Sheetz v. EEOC lawsuit highlights the risks of pre-employment screening policies. Discover key takeaways for fair hiring practices and legal compliance.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Lessons in Immigration and Employment Laws Compliance from the Central Mississippi ICE Raids
Learn more about how employers can comply with federal employment laws with a robust, compliant employment verification process.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: The High Cost of FCRA Adverse Action Non-Compliance Observed from Wills v. Starbucks Corp.
Learn from the Wills v. Starbucks Corp. case about FCRA compliance, including the risks of failing to provide proper adverse action notices.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Contractual Implications of Employee Handbooks Learned from Ed Davis v. City of Montevallo
Learn how the Ed Davis v. City of Montevallo case highlights the legal risks of employee handbooks. Discover tips to ensure compliance, avoid liabilities, and protect your at-will employment practices with clear policies and consistent enforcement.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Navigating Legal Risks During the Holiday Season – Lessons from the Elite Wireless Group Case
Last Updated on October 29, 2024 by MyHRConcierge As the holiday season approaches, many organizations prepare for festive celebrations. While these events can boost morale and foster camaraderie, they also present potential legal risks, as highlighted by cases like the lawsuit involving Elite Wireless Group. This case serves as a crucial reminder for HR departments […]
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: EEOC v. Balfour Beatty – A Wake-Up Call on Sexual Harassment
Go “Beyond the Bench” and explore the implications of the EEOC v. Balfour Beatty case while discovering employer tips on preventing sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace.
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