Kerri Beatty Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on July 5, 2016 Nearly one fifth of the nation’s work force are subject to mobility-restricting noncompete agreements, however, several states are now looking to free workers from these agreements. On June 29, 2016, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted unanimously 150-0 to pass a bill on noncompete reform. … Read more
The EEOC recently entered a settlement agreement with BMW for $1.6 million stemming from a lawsuit the EEOC filed in July 2013 alleging that BMW violated Title VII by implementing and utilizing a criminal background policy that allegedly disproportionately screened out African Americans from jobs, and rejected job applicants with convictions without considering whether the … Read more
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on July 20, 2015 Drivers for Uber, the ride service, filed a class action lawsuit claiming they have been misclassified as independent contractors and are entitled to be reimbursed for expenses and improperly withheld tips. Uber has countered, filing a motion to oppose the certification of a class-action lawsuit. … Read more