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Jan
21
2014
What are an Employer’s Obligations to Engage in a Meaningful Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Interactive Process During an Employee’s Suspension Pending Termination? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
26
2015
Supreme Court Holds Same-Sex Marriage is a Constitutional Right Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
22
2011
Dukes v. Wal-Mart: What the Supreme Court Decision Means for Employers Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
13
2014
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Wisconsin’s Same-Sex Marriage Case: How Does This Affect the Administration of an Employer’s Employee Benefits? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
2
2011
LIRC Issues Decision Affirming Sexual Orientation Harassment and Awarding Attorney’s Fees Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
13
2014
The Seventh Circuit Breaks from the Pack; Prohibits Employers from Challenging the EEOC’s Pre-Lawsuit Conciliation Efforts Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
26
2010
Cappuccitti v. DirecTV, Inc.: The Eleventh Circuit Reverses Earlier Decision on Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction Requirements for Class Action Lawsuits Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
12
2011
The Supreme Court is Set to Decide Whether the Ministerial Exception Will Continue to Protect Religious Institutions from Discrimination Claims Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
5
2013
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Provides Updated Guidance Regarding Employer Accommodations for Cancer, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Intellectual Disabilities Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
30
2013
Employee Benefit Implications of the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
12
2015
Moving Forward Faster Towards Gender Equality in Corporate America Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mar
5
2014
United Auto Workers (UAW) and Volkswagen (VW) Efforts to Establish First Works Council in the U.S. Fails Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
9
2014
Environmental Groups Use Civil Rights Act to Challenge Hog Farm Permits Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
14
2016
Same Sex Marriage Defined by IRS Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
13
2013
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Clarification Regarding Confidential Investigation Policies Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
24
2013
Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission Decision Highlights Differences between State and Federal Law for Showing Existence of a Disability Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
5
2013
Fifth Circuit Overrules NLRB – U.S. Employers Can Require Employees to Resolve Disputes on Individual Basis, Not by Class Action Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
25
2015
Recent Evolution of an Employer's Duty to Accommodate Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
11
2011
Entrepreneur’s Guide to Litigation – Blog Series: Complaints and Answers Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
27
2013
The Supreme Court Narrows Employer Liability for Retaliation and Harassment Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
7
2014
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Poster Rule Finally Dead Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
25
2011
OFCCP Proposes Tougher Rules Concerning Affirmative Action, Data Collection and Reporting As Well As Utilization Goals For Individuals With Disabilities Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
11
2012
Employee Privacy: The Mere Placement of an Operational Camera in a Private Place May be Sufficient to Support an Invasion of Privacy Claim Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
31
2013
Treasury Department Recognizes All Legal Marriages for Tax Purposes Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
29
2014
Reversal on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Retaliation Claim Highlights Importance of Email and Investigations Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
8
2014
3 Americans With Disabilities Act Myths Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
2
2014
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Union Fee Rules Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
7
2017
Seventh Circuit’s Historic Decision Prohibits Sexual-Orientation Discrimination Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
7
2013
Overcoming the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Challenge Against the Use of Covenants Not to Sue in Severance Agreements Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
28
2013
No Free Lunch: Navigating the Legal World of Unpaid Internships Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
1
2011
Hear No Evil: U.S. Supreme Court Protects Internal Oral Wage Complaints from Retaliation Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
27
2012
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Repealing Compensatory and Punitive Damages Available Under State Law for Discrimination Claims Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
5
2013
Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission Decision Highlights Divide with Seventh Circuit on Proving Disability Discrimination Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
26
2014
Unemployed – the Newest Protected Classification Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
9
2014
Pressure Mounts Against Fast-Food and Retail Industries to Increase the Minimum Wage, as Strikes and Protests Increase Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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