NELA and The Institute joined the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and the National Women’s Law Center in signing on to this brief, which addresses the standard for federal sector employees to prove age discrimination in violation of the ADEA
Final Babb v. Wilkie Amicus Brief (9.25.2019).pdf
Supreme Court began Monday with an age discrimination case, with broad implications for civil rights enforcement under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution
The district court ruled in contradiction to longstanding jurisprudence, both in the Supreme Court and the circuits, who have long held that discrimination on the basis of sex plus an additional factor (“sex plus”) is discrimination on the basis of sex under Title VII
2019.06.06 Filed Amicus Brief Frappied v. Affinity Gaming.pdf
Each of our seasoned advocates will present on a different underlying subject matter, and will share their tips and tactics for engaging your next jury effectively. Age Discrimination In Focus Speakers: J
When she attempted to return to work, the school prevented her from doing so and she told the school she planned to sue for discrimination. Perich was then sent a letter stating that she had "damaged, beyond repair" her working relationship with Hosanna-Tabor by "threatening to take legal action."
NELA Amicus_HosannaTabor.pdf
This case concerns whether the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) applies to state and local government entities with fewer than twenty employees
Mt. Lemmon v. Guido_US SC_AARP NELA Amicus Brief_071218.pdf
Graves. The issue in this age discrimination case is whether courts should grant summary judgment by relying on inferences that excuse all but the most egregious evidence of discrimination
NELA Amicus Brief_Graves v. DBSI_Final.pdf
NELA developed this Fact Sheet to help NELA members and other workers' rights advocates understand the recently adopted Initial Discovery Protocols For Employment Discrimination Cases, as well as to provide background information on the development of the protocols, summarize the benefits provided by the Protocols, and suggest ways in which attorneys can help encourage the judges before whom they appear to adopt the Protocols. #AgeDiscrimination #RaceDiscrimination #SexDiscrimination #Discrimination #FederalRules #TitleVII
NELA Fact Sheet_Implementating The Initial Discovery Protocols_Feb 2012.pdf
), and the final protocols were adopted by the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Civil Rules in November 2011. #Discrimination #AgeDiscrimination #FederalRules #SexDiscrimination #TitleVII #RaceDiscrimination
Initial Discovery Protocols For Employment Cases_Nov 2011.pdf
NELA's Legislative Report. In This Issue: Bill To Overturn Supreme Court's Decision In Gross v. FBL Financial Service, Inc. Introduced In Senate EEOC Issues ADEA Disparate Impact Final Regulations NELA Participates In Stakeholder Meeting With MSPB ...
OTH_03_2012.pdf
#AgeDiscrimination #Gross #NewsRelease
NELAPOWADAPressRelease_Web.pdf
This article appeared in The Third Branch, the official newsletter of the federal judiciary. The article summarizes the recently adopted Initial Discovery Protocols For Employment Cases and includes commentary from Judge John G. Koeltl (S.D.N.Y.), who directed the committee that developed the...
The Third Branch_Employment Discovery Protocols Article_Feb 2012.pdf
Our presenters will share their best practice tips on handling "hidden bias" in employment discrimination cases. Topics to be addressed include preparing your client for trial, theme development, opening and closing statements, creating the record for an appeal, and more
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The District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed Symczyk's complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction after the defendants extended an offer of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (Rule) 68, in full satisfaction of her alleged damages, fees, and costs
The amicus brief argues that Congress validly abrogated state sovereign immunity for self-care claims in response to unconstitutional sex discrimination. In particular, we highlight the Congress' intent in adopting the FMLA self-care provision to address discrimination against women of child-bearing age by providing leave for pregnancy-related disability and recovery from childbirth
NELAAmicus_Coleman_09 27 11.pdf
Moreover, an adverse ruling in this case could affect the other statutes that use the FLSA’s collective action procedures, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Equal Pay Act
11-1059 bsac NELA.pdf
Carolyn Kloeckner, represented before the Supreme Court by the ubiquitous employee advocate Professor Eric Schnapper, brought a complaint before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) against her former employer, the U.S. Department of Labor, for wrongful termination and discrimination. When the MSPB ruled against her on her termination claim but failed to address her discrimination claim, she brought suit in federal district court
NELA's Legislative Report. In This Issue: New Year, Same Old Politics Franken Amendment Extended For 2012 Richard Renner, Former NELA Board Member, Submits Comments To DOL On Proposed Rules Under Dodd-Frank Act President Obama Makes Recess Appointments To Key...
OTH_01_2012.pdf
which found that age discrimination plaintiffs were not entitled to use the motivating factor standard to prove their claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
The landmark ruling has ensured that under federal law, transgender individuals now have a legal recourse to file formal complaints against employers on the basis of sex discrimination
In this issue: Raising Our Voices For Change: A Special Message From Julie Strandlie, NELA's Legislative & Public Policy Director Legislative News Senate Judiciary Committee Today Again Delays Vote On Circuit Court Nominees President Obama Today Nominates Two To Serve On The U.S....
Davis filed an internal complaint alleging sexual harassment and assault by an individual in her department, who was investigated and eventually resigned
NELA Amicus Brief Fort Bend County TX v Davis.pdf