Tag: 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

Qualified Immunity Defense May Apply to FMLA Claims

By Steve Jones, Jack Nelson Jones, P.A. Oct 27, 2022 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 27, 2022

Government employees and officials are granted “qualified immunity” in suits where they act in good faith and with a reasonable belief that their actions comply with the law. Most frequently, qualified immunity is discussed in connection with cases alleging the use of excessive force by police officers. However, a recent case before the U.S. 8th […]

8th Circuit Denies Relief for Female Employee Paid Less for Choosing to Do More

By Bonnie M. Boryca, Erickson | Sederstrom, P.C. Oct 1, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Oct 1, 2021

A female employee wasn’t discriminated against for receiving less compensation than her male coworkers when she voluntarily chose to complete tasks that weren’t required of her, according to the U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Nebraska employers), upholding a Nebraska federal district court decision. Facts Barbara Perry, a former employee […]