Remark Puts Maternity Leave Case Through Summary Judgment On Direct Evidence Theory
In EEOC v. Dimensions Healthcare Sys., No. 15-2342 (D. Md. Sept. 2, 2016), the District of Maryland denied the defendant’s motion for summary judgment on…
The Chair’s Comments: Welcome to a New Year and a New Blog
Please allow me to introduce myself as chair of the IP Section, along with our new blog format. We will use this blog to share articles and keep you posted…
EEOC Publishes Guidance On Accommodations For Mental Health Conditions And Finalizes New EEO-1 Reporting Form
The EEOC published two items last week of interest to employment counsel: First, in the September volume of its Digest of Equal Employment Opportunity Law,…
The Chair’s Comments: New Year, Exciting New Changes Ahead
Welcome everyone to your new Paralegal Division blog! I am Annette Phelps, your new division chair, and I look forward to serving our division over the next…
Want To See the Future Of Law Practice? Attend a Tech Conference
I recently returned from the Clio Conference in Chicago. Clio is cloud-based practice management software for law firms. But, don’t stop reading this post…
EEOC v. Catastrophe Management Solutions: Title VII Does Not Prohibit Race Discrimination Based On Mutable Characteristics
Joseph S. Murray IV In the 50 years since Congress enacted Title VII, scientists, contemporary thinkers, and society in general have reassessed the concept of…
The Birds and the Bees and the TLC: What I Wish I’d Known When I Was a YLD Member
Bees are fascinating little critters. Their lifespan is only six weeks. In the spring, they gather pollen to store in their hives. As spring blooms into the…
Knowing When a Bonus Must Be Included In Overtime Pay
Everyone likes a bonus, right? Employees enjoy receiving them, for obvious reasons, and employers use them as a means of rewarding employee achievements and…
Fourth Circuit Approves Legislative Prayer
Editor’s note: On Oct. 31, 2016, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to re-hear the case en banc. Oral arguments are tentatively scheduled for Jan.…
Take a Deep Breath: Five Tips For Dealing With Highly Emotional Clients
Effectively dealing with highly emotional clients can be one of the most difficult aspects of practicing family law. Emotional clients may find it difficult…