In a recent Fourth Circuit decision of David v. Winchester Medical Center, No. 18-1141 (Jan. 11, 2019), the appellate court held that when during severance negotiations, a former employee raises the issue of discrimination afoot and then rejects the employer’s separation proposal, the employer has no legal obligation to continue talking or negotiating.
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How Federal Law Protects Employees From Retaliatory Retribution
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Fourth Circuit Orders Trial for Long-Term Employee Subject to Invasive Medical Testing
In EEOC v. McLeod, the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal below and held that a 28-year veteran employee with long-term medical concerns stated a claim of disability discrimination ripe for trial when she fell at work and suddenly was subject to medical-testing. She had been performing her job with the same condition for decades. By way of testing, she was declared unfit and fired. No. 17-2335 (4th Cir. Jan. 31, 2019).
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Announcing the new website
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website!
Our new website provides our existing and prospective clients a simple yet interactive view of our work and the services we offer.
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New Website Under Construction
New Website Coming Soon!
We are currently revamping our website. Our new website will be interactive and mobile friendly!