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Sexual Harassment--Employer's Liability for Supervisor's Conduct Clarified By U.S. Supreme Court ( October 1998 )
This alert discusses the impact of the United States Supreme Court decision regarding vicarious liability of the employer towards the actions of their supervisors in a sexual harassment context. -
Employers Liable for Supervisors' Sexual Harrassment Even if No Adverse Action Taken ( September 1998 )
While everyone in Washington was focusing on sexual harassment as a political issue, the U.S. Supreme Court was qui. -
Employment Law Group Update: Supreme Court Makes it Easier for Employees to Prevail in Sexual Harassment Cases ( September 1998 )
This update discusses the Supreme Court's opinion in Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth, in which the Court held an employer may be held directly liable, i.e. "automatically liable," where a supervisor engages in quid pro quo sexual harassment, even where the employee did not submit to the alleged harasser's sexual demands or suffer any tangible adverse job effects. -
Labor & Employment Update--September 1998 ( September 1998 )
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. -
Texas Labor And Employment Case Law ( September 1998 )
A. WORKERS'COMPENSATION: 1.SUBROGATION: b.Texas Workers' Compensation Ins. Fund v. Serrano, 9. -
Definition of "Hostile Work Environment" Expanded by U.S. District Court ( August 1998 )
A recent decision by the United States District Court in New York has expanded the concept of a "hostile work. -
District Liability for Supervisor to Employee Sexual Harassment ( August 1998 )
On June 25, 1998, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two opinions on the subject of sexual harassment in the workplace . -
Hostile Work Claim Without Tangible Employment Action ( July 1998 )
Employers can be held liable for the illegal conduct of supervisors if the conduct creates a hostile work. -
Sexual Harassment Law Clarified by Supreme Court ( July 1998 )
On June 26, 1998, the United States Supreme Court issued two opinions which clarify the law on sexual harassment cl.