Employment Law Archives - Page 6 of 7

Raising the Bar for Jury Verdicts: Jury Awards $1 Billion in Damages to Georgia Woman

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A recent courtroom verdict for a sexual assault civil case includes a damage award that has been called the highest in U.S. history. On May 22 in Jonesboro, Georgia, Hope Cheston was awarded $1 billion in compensation for a rape...

Meal Breaks and Employment Law

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Throughout the United States, employers carry an obligation to provide fair and just working standards and environments for their employees. Individual states have the power to regulate employer meal-break mandates, so these laws can vary greatly from one state to...

Chipotle Manager Awarded $8 Million in Wrongful Termination Suit

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The former manager of a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant recently achieved a significant victory in a wrongful termination lawsuit. On May 10, 2018, a California jury awarded Ms. Jeanette Ortiz $7.97 million to compensate her for the loss of her...

Your Employer May Not Know They Are Violating Employment Law

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Employment law violations are far too common. In many cases, employers are aware that they are violating the law and they are simply trying to get away with it for their own benefit. However, in other cases, these violations are...

When Do You Need an Employment Lawyer?

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You’re unexpectedly fired from your job. You raised concerns about certain practices at your workplace and saw a steep decline in the number of hours you work. You’re habitually mistreated by your employer or coworkers, and no matter how many...

5 Rights in the Workplace You Might Not Know You Have

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To keep a steady paycheck coming, many employees tolerate unjust treatment at work. Sound familiar? If so, you should know there are lines your employer cannot cross – and, if they do, the company can face costly legal action. U.S...

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