Friday, November 30th, 2007

Judicial Changes

9th Circuit: Alex Kozinski became Chief Judge today.
Alaska Supreme Court: Dan Winfree will be privately sworn in January 4th, and publicly sworn in on February 11th or 12th, in Fairbanks.  His chambers will be in Fairbanks.  The Court System will ask the Legislature for a supplemental appropriation to finish the Rabinowitz Courthouse, in part, to […]

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Friday, November 30th, 2007

Caregiver Claims

A recent Gannett News article surveys the various Title VII and FMLA claims that employers face from employees who provide care to family members.  
We earlier covered the new (May 23, 2007) EEOC Guidance on employer responsibilities toward these employees. 
According to the article, EEOC’s action was prompted by an upsurge in claims filed by caregivers, including pregnant employees and […]

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