Recent Change to Employment-At-Will Doctrine
Kaufman, Payton & Chapa
In Toussaint v Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, 408 Mich 579 (1980), the Michigan Supreme Court was in the van.
Employment at Will in Pennsylvania: The Basics
Lawrence S. Markowitz of Markowitz & Krevsky P.C.
Since 1891, Pennsylvania has subscribed to the theory of employment at will. Thus, as the.
Employment Contracts--When Do You Have One?
John H. Chambers of Jordan Schrader Ramis PC
Oregon law has long followed the general rule that an employer may terminate an employee "a.
Employment Law Commentary
Lisa Frank of Morrison & Foerster LLP
This article summarizes the Walia v. Aetna, Inc decision whereby a San Francisco Superior Court ruled it is a violation of California public policy to terminate an employee for refusing to sign a non-compete agreement.
California Employers Gain Yet One More Reason for Internal Grievance Policies and Procedures
Elizabeth Staggs Wilson of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
In Palmer v. Regents of the University of California, 107 Cal. App. 4th 899 (2003), a California appellate court recently upheld dismissal of a former employee's whistle blowing claim because the employee had failed to fully avail herself of either of two internal grievance procedures. The employee sought to bring a common law claim for wrongful termination in violation of public policy.
Employment At Will In Georgia
Kay A. Giese of Kay A. Giese, P.A.
It happens more often than people like to think. The boss calls an employee into her office for a meeting.
Employment Termination in Pennsylvania
Michael F. X. Gillin & Associates, P.C.
Most Pennsylvania employment relationships in the private sector are considered legally to be "at-will" relationship.
At-Will Employment and Wrongful Discharge
Timothy Mark Bowman of Cooper & Forbes
In Ohio, non-contract employees work at the will of their employer. This means that an "at-will" employee can be .
Washington is an At-Will State -- Isn't It?
Karen Sutherland of Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C.
Under most circumstances, Washington is an at-will state, but there are exceptions that attorneys who advise employers or employees should be aware of. These exceptions have developed over time and are still evolving.
Taking a Stand Against Substance Abuse With a Written Policy Statement
United States Department of Labor-Office of the Solicitor
This article discusses the advantages of writing a substance abuse policy statement and the issues that should be addressed in writing.
Employment Law Group Update: Supreme Court Expands "Whistleblower" Public Policy Exception
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
This update discusses the California Supreme Court's opinion in Green v. Ralee Engineering Company, in which the Court ruled that administrative regulations may be a source of "public policy" that limits an employer's right to terminate an otherwise at-will employee.
OSHA Provides Exclusive Remedy for Wrongful Discharge
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Burnham, the office manager of the defendants'' dental office, filed an anonymous complaint with the Connecticut State Dental Association alleging that the defendants engaged in unsanitary practices in violation of OSHA.
North Carolina Supreme Court Finds No Exception to Employment-At-Will Based on New Employee's Relocation
Duff, White & Turner, LLC
In Kurtzman v. Applied Analytical Industries, Inc., the North Carolina Supreme Court recently overturned a jury's .
Labor & Employment Update--September 1998
Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
This labor and employment report contains articles entitled: Court Rules That Non-Supervisors Cannot Be Personally Liable For Harassment; California Supreme Court Rules That Plaintiffs Can Base Wrongful Termination Lawsuits On Administrative Regulations; California Court Holds That Privilege Shields Managers From Liability Arising From Termination Of At-Will Employees; and Job Applicant Who Delays Test Until After Hire May Be Terminated For Failing To Pass Drug Screen.
Public Policy Disability Claim Allowed in Virginia
Woods Rogers PLC
A man claiming he was fired because he had a disability can bring a common-law action based on the public-policy ex.
Utah Courts Keep Scope of Public Policy Exception Narrow
Christina Jepson Schmutz of Parsons Behle & Latimer
In two recent cases, the Utah Supreme Court and Utah Court of Appeals clarified the circumstances under which an employee can prevail against an employer for termination in violation of public policy.
The South Carolina Court of Appeals Rethinks its Broad Interpretation of Public Policy Cases
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
South Carolina courts have long recognized the doctrine of at-will employment, which allows either the employer or.
Supervisors May Be Held Individually Liable For Retaliation
Gowon Song of Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP
The First Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal has ruled that an individual supervisor may be held liable for retaliation in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA").
Preserving the At-Will Relationship
Gabrielle M. Wirth of Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
Here is a discussion relating to retaining at-will employment status.
Virginia Plaintiff Finds New Loophole To Sue Employer For Wrongful Discharge
Steven R. Minor of Elliott, Lawson & Minor P.C.
In Virginia, the state of the law regarding wrongful discharge continues to change, as plaintiffs' lawyers have now.
Virginia Legislation May Affect Your Business
Woods Rogers PLC
The following is a review of some major Labor and Employment Law developments from the recently concluded General A.
Employment Law Overview For Colorado
James C. Bull of Bucholtz & Bull PC
While Colorado case law continues to refer to the concept of "employment-at-will" meaning that if there is no agree.
Worker's Compensation and Wrongful Discharge/Public Policy Claims in Nebraska
Robert F. Rossiter of Fraser Stryker PC
Nebraska has long adhered to the "employment-at-will" doctrine and has recognized, in many cases, a contract exception to that doctrine. While the Nebraska Supreme Court has declined to adopt a "good faith and fair dealing" exception to the doctrine, the Court has recognized, in a few cases, a public policy exception to the employment-at-will doctrine.
North Carolina Court Of Appeals Recognizes Wrongful Discharge Claim Based on Employer's Failure to Follow State Drug Testing Law
Duff, White & Turner, LLC
In Garner v. Rentenbach Constructors, Inc., 129 N.C. App. 624, 501 S.E. 2d 83 (1998), the North Carolina Court of .