WSB-TV Interview with McCabe: City of Atlanta Fire Department accused of sexually harassing, touching recruit In an interview airing on the 6:00 news and WSB-TV.com, Jim McCabe brings to light the details of a case against City of Atlanta Fire Department in which fire instructor William Jucks is accused of sexual harrassment and inappropriately touching…
NLRB Says Non-Competes Violate “Employee” Rights
NLRB Says Non-Competes Violate “Employee” Rights Tuesday, the General Counsel for the NLRB issued a memo to NLRB staff indicating that non-compete agreements violate rights protected by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, except in “limited circumstances.” Just how limited? We’ll discuss that below. This federal agency action comes following the well-publicized FTC…
McCabe Law Firm Reaches Wage Settlement Against Large Griffin Georgia Manufacturer (1888 Mills) on Behalf of 48 Employees
The McCabe Law Firm recently reached a settlement on behalf of 48 current or former employees of 1888 Mills which provided compensation of more than 100% of back wages due.
Does Your Employer Have to Provide You with Any Accommodation for Pregnancy?
Many people, even lawyers, are surprised to find out that no federal laws explicitly require employers to make reasonable accommodations for their employees’ pregnancies. But that will change this June, when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or PWFA, goes into effect.
AJC: Emory doctor sues university, claims ‘anti-male bias’ in investigation
AJC: Emory doctor sues university, claims ‘anti-male bias’ in investigation Our firm recently filed an action against Emory University on behalf of Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Dr. James Mooney. The AJC reported on the case, which was published in today’s newspaper. The case alleges that Emory’s Title IX office displayed an anti-male bias against Dr. Mooney. You…
$366 Million Single Plaintiff Race Retaliation Verdict Against FedEx Affirmed by Texas Federal Judge – Our Takeaways for Plaintiffs and Defendants
For employment law plaintiffs and defendants alike, submitting a case to the will of a jury at trial can be a daunting prospect, but last week, a federal court in Houston, Texas showed plaintiffs why it can be well worth the risk.
Should Servers Be Paid $2.13 or $7.25 Per Hour? It Depends…
For what kinds of work must an employer always pay a full minimum wage? And when does an employer have to pay a full minimum wage for sidework? The Department of Labor seeks to answer through the Dual Jobs rule from October 2021.
Eleventh Circuit Protects HR Managers from Retaliation for Opposing Discriminatory Practices
Eleventh Circuit Protects HR Managers from Retaliation for Opposing Discriminatory Practices The 11th Circuit recently handed down an opinion saying “not so fast” to an employer that attempted to defend against Title VII retaliation claims by arguing that HR managers don’t qualify for protection. In Patterson v. Georgia Pac., LLC,1 the Court denied an attempt…
Is this a Small or Large Whistleblower Case? How $755.54 in Actual Damages Became a $1.1 Million Award
Is this a Small or Large Whistleblower Case? How $755.54 in Actual Damages Became a $1.1 Million Award Dating back to the Civil War, the False Claims Act has been around for quite some time. It was well utilized until a series of amendments in 1943 largely neutered it, after which time it fell into…
Conservative Majority of SCOTUS Strips Protection for Those Discriminated Against Based on Race, Gender, and Disability
Conservative Majority of SCOTUS Strips Protection for Those Discriminated Against Based on Race, Gender, and Disability by Jim McCabe, jim@mccabe-lawfirm.com This past week, on April 28, the Supreme Court of the United States, in a majority opinion written by Justice Roberts and joined in by the conservative members of the Court, issued an opinion that…