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No Damages Needed For FCRA Claim
FCRA allows for claims even without injuries
paulnicolai5
Jun 101 min read
Whistleblower Loses
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a trial court’s decision in favor of an employer in a whistleblower lawsuit.
paulnicolai5
Jun 31 min read
MANSPLAINING DOES NOT CREATE CASE
MANSPLAINING DOES NOT CREATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE
paulnicolai5
May 201 min read
Mileage Reimbursement in Massachusetts
Raising the wages of employees to cover mileage expenses is not legal.
paulnicolai5
Apr 291 min read
Vaccination Discrimination Case Fails
Vaccination Discrimination Case Fails

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 151 min read


Retaliation Case Does Not Require Ill-Will
An employer was deemed liable for retaliating against a worker by suspending and transferring him after he reported unlawful harassment....

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 111 min read


Unpacking DOL's Best Practices for AI in Employment Decisions
Unpacking DOL's Best Practices for AI in Employment Decisions

Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 44 min read


When FMLA Eligibility is Determined
A court has ruled that an employee must establish that a particular condition qualifies when the leave is requested or taken.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 251 min read


Are You Prepared for I-9 Enforcement? Key Steps to Get Ready
With the incoming Administration prioritizing the deportation of illegal immigrants, employers should prepare for a surge in I-9 audits.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 111 min read


Benefit Accrual While On Paid Family Medical Leave Not Required
Benefit Accrual While On Paid Family Medical Leave Not Required

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jan 71 min read


CFPB On Worker Surveillance
The CFPB has issued a circular regarding using background dossiers and algorithmic scores for employment decisions.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 24, 20241 min read


New York City's AI Hiring Law. A Preview of the Future?
New York City's AI Hiring Law. A Preview of the Future?

Paul Peter Nicolai
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Protective Authorization Creates FCRA Liability in Employment
Protective Authorization Creates FCRA Liability in Employment

Paul Peter Nicolai
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Massachusetts Adds Pay Transparency Law
Massachusetts Adds Pay Transparency Law

Paul Peter Nicolai
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Supervisors can Be Personally Liable
Supervisors can Be Personally Liable for Firing

Paul Peter Nicolai
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Owners Can Sue As Employees
A minority owner in a limited liability company can be an employee for bringing misclassification and Wage Act claims.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Commissions-Based Compensation Violated Overtime and Sunday Pay Laws
Commissions-Based Compensation Violated Overtime and Sunday Pay Laws

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 25, 20241 min read


US Department of Labor Increases Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions
US Department of Labor Increases Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 18, 20242 min read


FLSA Claims Costs Owners $550,000
A court gas approved a class action settlement awarding $550,000 for FLSA violations. The owners will be personally liable.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 21, 20241 min read


Forfeiture For Competition Survives Delaware Challenge
The enforceability of non-compete provisions continues to be in the national spotlight. In a recent Delaware Supreme Court decision...

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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