When Corporate Security Policies Conflict with Labor Laws
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on August 9, 2016 Bridgewater Associates is under scrutiny for what has been described as a culture of surveillance and intimidation. Bridgewater manages billions of dollars and is the world’s largest hedge fund. A Bridgewater employee for five years, Christopher Tarui filed a complaint in January alleging that he […]
Court Bans the Use of Forced Arbitration Clauses in Employment Contracts
Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on July 12, 2016 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Lewis v. Epic Systems Corporation turns up the pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to address the issue of the enforceability of class action waivers in mandatory arbitration agreements. The court in Lewis […]
States Seek Restrictions for Noncompete Agreements
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. […]
EEOC Settles Background Check Litigation with BMW
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 […]
Uber Challenges Class Certification
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. […]