Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-35019
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Adair v. City of Kirkland
Police officers' failure to object to lack of compensation for preshift briefings was not unambiguous evidence that they believed briefings were compensated. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 19, 2000 | |
97-35464
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Marcy v. Delta Airlines
Proof of employer's bad faith through pretext isn't required under the Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 18, 2000 | |
97-35868
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McGregor v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.
In action under American with Disabilities Act, dispute among parties over availability of alternate positions as reasonable accommodation precludes summary judgment. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 18, 2000 | |
99-6103
|
Meier v. Rubin
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
99-3137
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Dexter v. The Prudential Insurance Co.
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 15, 2000 | |
96-17342
|
Balint v. Carson City, Nevada
Public employer must accommodate employee's religious observance if it doesn't impact bona fide seniority system or involve more than minor cost. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
98-15834
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Laquaglia v. Rio Hotel & Casino Inc.
Employee is entitled to 300-day limitation period to file EEOC complaint even though state agency's deadline was missed. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
98-35321
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Beachy v. Boise Cascade Corp.
Employee suing under Americans with Disabilities Act isn't entitled to jury instruction on perceived impairment when suffering from at least one impairment. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
99-1158 and 99-1189
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Corry v. Analysts International Corp.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
98-3324
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Shinwari v. Raytheon Aircraft Co.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
99-4140
|
Schwinn v. Human Affairs International Inc.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
99-8041
|
Nelson v. Williams Field Services Co.
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 15, 2000 | |
97-6265 and 97-6266
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Shaw v. AAA Engineering & Drafting Inc.
District court errs in denying defendants' motion for judgment as matter of law in state wrongful-discharge action. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
97-15966
|
Lam v. University of Hawaii
Pattern of allegedly prejudicial comments or conduct may create sufficient evidence for triable issues of fact. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
98-35986
|
Newcomb v. Standard Insurance Co.
Abuse-of-discretion standard is used for ERISA plan administrator's acts only when administrator unambiguously retains discretion. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
98-35473 and 98-35924
|
Payne v. Norwest Corp.
In wrongful discharge and retaliation claims, district court has jurisdiction to reconsolidate state and federal claims despite refusal to exercise supplemental jurisdiction. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
98-35655
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Collins v. Lobdell
Public employer may require employees to use compensation time instead of permitting them to earn overtime pay. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
97-15966
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Lam v. University of Hawaii
Pattern of allegedly prejudicial comments or conduct may create sufficient evidence for triable issues of fact. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
98-15298
|
Rutledge v. Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson
Court abuses discretion in awarding attorney fees when ERISA case should have been removed to federal court. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 9, 2000 | |
98-16482
|
Kelly v. City of Oakland
Claim for quid pro quo sexual harassment supports same-sex harassment case filed before same-sex 'hostile environment' harassment was federally recognized. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 9, 2000 | |
97-56787
|
McAlindin v. County of San Diego
Sleeping, engaging in sexual relations and social interactions are 'major life activities' within meaning of Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 9, 2000 | |
97-36191
|
Passantino v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Inc.
Employee is entitled to punitive damages award if employer does not fairly and adequately implement procedures against discrimination. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-16543
|
BankAmerica Pension Plan v. McMath
ERISA does not pre-empt state-law doctrine of substantial compliance, which requires employee to designate primary beneficiary under benefit plan. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-35949
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Harris v. Harris & Hart Inc.
Employer may require employee with known disability to provide medical release without violating Americans With Disabilities Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-55547
|
Carpenters Southern California Administrative Corp. v. Knight
Without subject matter jurisdiction, court may not award attorney fees and costs under ERISA claim. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-16844
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Klem v. County of Santa Clara
Employer who fails to pay employees overtime compensation, may not remedy its actions by asserting 'window of correction' rule. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-15298
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Rutledge v. Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson
Court abuses discretion in awarding attorney fees when ERISA case should have been removed to federal court. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 2, 2000 | |
98-35617
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Duncan v. Northwest Airlines Inc.
Class-action tort suit, challenging airline's smoking policy, is not pre-empted by federal statute. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 2, 2000 | |
99-5040
|
Doyal v. Oklahoma Heart Inc.
ADA claim insufficient when employee fails to demonstrate limitation in major life activities. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
99-1280
|
Hines v. Chrysler Corp.
Opinion |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 1, 2000 |