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ERISA plaintiff entitled to 'displacement' benefits « Lawyers USA …

… paid displacement benefits to employees who lost their jobs due to technological change or another business reason. The plaintiff lost his job shortly after … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/09/01/erisa-plaintiff-entitled-to-‘displacement-benefits/

New Supreme Court term packed with big cases « Lawyers USA Online

… After a term with very few employment cases, the Court will take on a number of job-related cases this term, beginning with NASA v. Nelson, in which the … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/09/01/new-supreme-court-term-packed-with-big-cases/

Understanding the real cost of technology « Lawyers USA Online

… Computers will not replace lawyers; they have, in fact, made our jobs much easier. The time savings and efficiency that result from … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/09/01/understanding-the-real-cost-of-technology/

Job applicant with dreadlocks can't get damages « Lawyers USA …

Home; Employment Law, Opinions; Job applicant with dreadlocks can't get damages. Job applicant with dreadlocks can't get damages. Published: August 30, 2010. … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/08/30/job-applicant-with-dreadlocks-cant-get-damages/

Lawyer can enforce promise of higher pay « Lawyers USA Online

… [The plaintiff] also testified that he turned down another job opportunity and that he did not fully understand the formula used to calculate his distributions … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/08/31/lawyer-can-enforce-promise-of-higher-pay/

Second bellwether hernia patch trial goes to plaintiff « Lawyers …

… take responsibility for the people they injured. It's your job to do it,” he told the jury. The next federal trials won't begin … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/08/30/plaintiffs-win-2nd-hernia-patch-trial/

Ten tips for better staff evaluations « Lawyers USA Online

… their value to the firm and whether they are doing their jobs well, poorly … 1) Know the purposes of your evaluation system (eg improve job performance, maintain … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/08/26/ten-tips-for-better-staff-evaluations/

Comp exclusivity doesn't bar asbestos suit « Lawyers USA Online

… compensation exclusivity law does not bar a product liability lawsuit brought by a plaintiff who alleged she was exposed to asbestos both on the job and as the … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/08/25/comp-exclusivity-doesnt-bar-asbestos-suit/

Another state limits employment credit screening « Lawyers USA …

… The law also exempts job positions where a credit history is a “bona fide occupational requirement,” such as where a manager sets the direction of the … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/08/19/another-state-limits-employment-credit-screening/

Lawyer sued for harassment wins $1.25M counterclaim « Lawyers USA …

… she was not fired. Instead, he claimed, Moreno walked off the job after he criticized her job performance. Ostly also claimed that … lawyersusaonline.com/blog/2010/08/18/lawyer-sued-for-harassment-wins-125m-counterclaim/