NYPD retaliates against FLSA overtime plaintiff!

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Class Actions, Retaliation, Wage / Hour | January 5, 2011

The Second Circuit recently affirmed an order enjoining the NYPD from investigating and harassing cops who had testified at depositions… Continue reading NYPD retaliates against FLSA overtime plaintiff!

Jury Awards $1,000,000 but judge takes away punitives!

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Disability, Discrimination | November 24, 2010

In July, a jury in New London awarded $1,000,000 to a former UPS employee in his termination suit. (Michael Tomick v.… Continue reading Jury Awards $1,000,000 but judge takes away punitives!

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Retaliation | November 12, 2010

In a case that is becoming newsworthy, the NLRB is advancing the cause of a woman who was fired from… Continue reading Facebook negative comments about boss protected speech, says NLRB!

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Class Actions, Discrimination, Gender, Uncategorized, Wage / Hour | April 27, 2010

Of course, all the recent press regarding the huge Walmart class action decision is about the procedural class action issues. … Continue reading Walmart managers must stack 50 pound bags of dog food?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Discrimination | January 20, 2010

As the new year has begun, many employees around Connecticut and the rest of the country are still searching for… Continue reading Interview Questions to Watch Out For

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Discrimination, Employment Contract, Public Policy | December 22, 2009

On Saturday, December 19, President Obama signed the spending bill — which included the Franken Amendment — into law. The… Continue reading Franken Amendment signed into law!

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Discrimination, Legislation, Sexual Orientation | December 9, 2009

The importance of workers being allowed to find employment and rise and fall by their own merits at their jobs… Continue reading Supporting the Federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Discrimination | October 28, 2009

The White House issued a press release last Thursday announcing President Obama’s intention to appoint David Lopez to serve as… Continue reading David Lopez Serving as EEOC General Counsel

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Discrimination, Newsletters | October 23, 2009

CAN MY EMPLOYER NOT ALLOW ME TO TELECOMMUTE? The Dilbert comic found below raises a common question of employment law:… Continue reading The Rights to Telecommute

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Discrimination, Gender, Sexual Orientation | September 1, 2009

In a post yesterday, I reported that the 3d Circuit Court of Appeals had recently reversed a summary judgment in… Continue reading Third Circuit holds gender stereo typing helps gay workers!