Examples of Civil Rights Violations by Police Officers
In the case, DeShaney v. Winnebago County Dept. of Social Services, 489 U.S. 189, the Supreme Court ruled that police officers have no duty to protect citizens. Rather, they have a duty to p...
What Paid Sick Leave Are NYC Employees Entitled To?
Everyone is bound to struggle with an illness at some point, and for our own well-being and that of those around us, we need to take time away from work to recuperate. However, taking the ti...
4 Types of Wrongful Termination
Being terminated can come as a surprise to many employees. While some might be aware that their performance has been slipping, plenty of employees may not be aware of any issues when they’...
When Can Employee Discipline Become a Legal Issue?
In some circumstances, employers need to take disciplinary actions in the workplace. When an employee fails to adhere to the guidelines and policies, it may be in the organization’s be...
The Effect of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act on Jury Charges
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) was amended in September 2008 by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”). The new law took effect on January 1, 2009. The Act reverses tw...
The Cat’s Paw Doctrine
In Staub v. Proctor Hospital, the United States Supreme Court accepted the “cat’s paw” theory of establishing liability in an employment case. In doing so, the Court endorsed a view w...