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…
$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.
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…
Support For Workplace Protections Growing In Georgia
The unanimous Senate approval of HB 1390 may indicate that support for employee protections in the workplace is growing at the state level in Georgia.
AJC Front Page: Lawsuit: Lawrenceville city manager muzzled police chief, forced him out
AJC Front Page: Lawsuit: Lawrenceville city manager muzzled police chief, forced him out We’re pleased the media has drawn attention the case we filed on behalf of Former Lawrenceville Police Chief Tim Wallis and his wife, Avie Terris. The AJC has posted the following article on the front page of Saturday morning’s paper: Lawsuit: Lawrenceville…