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March 2023 California Employment Law Notes

We invite you to review our newly-posted March 2023 California Employment Law Notes, a comprehensive review of the latest and most significant developments in California employment law. The highlights include: No Claim By Employee Who Was Friends With Alleged Harasser Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Was Properly Dismissed Employer That Failed To Layoff Employee Before She Became … Continue Reading

Short-Term Military Leave May Have To Be Comparable To Non-Military Leave Benefits

Clarkson v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., 59 F.4th 424 (9th Cir. 2023) Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), employers are required to provide employees who take military leave with the same non-seniority rights and benefits as colleagues who take comparable non-military leaves. Casey Clarkson, a pilot for Alaska Airlines and a military … Continue Reading

U.S. Supreme Court Recognizes “Cat’s Paw” Liability Theory

Staub v. Proctor Hosp., 562 U.S. ___, 131 S. Ct. 1186 (2011) Vincent Staub, a former angiography technician for Proctor Hospital, was a member of the United States Army Reserve. Staub alleged that his employment was terminated in violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (“USERRA”) because his supervisor (Janice … Continue Reading
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