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Custodian Cleans Up After Employer’s Improper Consideration of FMLA Leave

By Kentucky Employment Law Letter Jan 15, 2010 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 15, 2010

Although employment decisions are often based on one specific incident or reason, such as poor work performance, many decisions stem from several causes. If an employee challenges a termination, a demotion, or another adverse action that was taken for two or more reasons, only one of which is illegal, will the employer be liable? The […]

Sixth Circuit Affirms Decision to Lay Off Predominantly Female Departments

By Kentucky Employment Law Letter Jan 30, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 30, 2009

As more and more companies struggle in this tough economy, many are forced to implement reductions in force (RIFs) and layoffs. Often, RIF decisions lead to litigation if not properly planned. In a recent case, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer didn’t discriminate against employees based on gender even though […]