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"Unduly Speculative" Front-Pay Award in FMLA Case Vacated

The Eighth Circuit held that an employer violated the FMLA by firing an employee when it knew she was suffering from depression, but vacated the district court's award of front pay.

NLRB Prevented from Requiring Posting of NLRB Rights Poster

The D.C. Circuit found that the NLRB exceeded its authority by promulgating the rule.

SCOTUS Leaves Questions Unanswered on FLSA Collective Action

The Court held in Symczyk v. Genesis HealthCare Corp. that because the individual claim was moot, the court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction over the collective action.

Articles »

Implementing an Effective Workforce Reduction

By Teresa D. Teare and Bryan M. O'Keefe

The legal ramifications are complicated and require a nuanced understanding of the law.

Bad-Faith Conciliation and Dilatory Tactics in Agency Settlement Negotiations

By Cynthia Ozger-Pascu

Courts are no longer willing to afford absolute deference to the government's position.

Litigating Front-Pay Claims in Employment Discrimination Cases

By Kevin J. O'Connor

Front-pay claims can constitute a substantial portion of a jury's award.

Sound Advice »

10 Tips for Securing Summary Judgment—From the Defense Perspective

By David Michael

David Michael outlines steps to take before you move for summary judgment in an employment discrimination case. (5:27 min)

Litigating Front Pay Claims—A Primer

By Kevin O'Connor

When litigating statutory claims of harassment or discrimination, do you seek reinstatement, front pay, or both? Kevin J. O'Connor outlines the factors that must be considered. (9:57 min)

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Employment & Labor Relations Law: Winter 2013

The latest issue of the Employment & Labor Relations Law e-newsletter is now available.