My passion is resolving workplace disputes through arbitration or mediation. It's that simple.
The US Supreme Court says class-action arbitration is available only when there is an affirmative contractual basis for concluding that the parties agreed to it (5-4).
US Supreme Court will decide whether Title VII prohibits discrimination based on (1) sexual orientation and (2) transgender status. Employment Law Case of the Week.
A court refuses to enforce an arbitration agreement because it's unconscionable. Employment Law Case of the Week - Part of a series by Ross Runkel.
Uploaded by Ross Runkel on 2019-03-31.
Is obesity a disability? In this case, only if it is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness. Employment Law Case of the Week - Part of a series by Ross Runkel.
New Jersey allows the use of medical marijuana. Can an employer fire an employee who uses medical marijuana? Employment Law Case of the Week - Part of a series by Ross Runkel.
Now with captions: Proving discrimination: Compared to whom? When comparing one employee to another, how similar do they have to be? Employment Law Case of the Week.
Social host statute does not immunize the employer. Employment Law Case of the Week - Part of a series by Ross Runkel.
Religious schools tried, and failed, to classify their teachers as "ministers." So the schools have to comply with normal labor and employment laws.
Wonkish] US Supreme Court decision heralds the death of Chevron deference. Employment Law Case of the Week - Part of a series by Ross Runkel.
Uploaded by Ross Runkel on 2019-02-12.
Cosmetology student puts in 748 hours performing services for customers. Entitled to minimum wage? Employment Law Case of the Week - Part of a series by Ross Runkel.
The NLRB overruled a 2014 decision, once again re-defining the difference between an "employee" and an "independent contractor." Employment Law Case of the Week - Part of a series by Ross Runkel.
Ross discusses a US Supreme Court decision holding that an interstate truck driver was not required to arbitrate his wage and hours claim. The case could have an impact on Uber and Lyft. Employment Law Case of the Week Jan 22, 2019 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel.
Employment Law Case of the Week Jan 16, 2019 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Jan 9, 2019 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Jan 2, 2019 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Dec 19, 2018 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Dec 12, 2018 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Nov 28, 2018 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Nov 14, 2018 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Nov 7, 2018 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Oct 31, 2018 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Oct 24, 2018 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Oct 17, 2018 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel
Employment Law Case of the Week Oct 10, 2018 - Part of a series by Ross Runkel