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Disparate Impact Claims May Have Extended Statute of Limitations Calculations, Rules U.S. Supreme Court

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Litigation

Back in February, I noted that not all U.S. Supreme Court cases are created equal and warned employers not to get too excited about a case that was then being argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court — Lewis v. City of Chicago. Yesterday, the Court released its unanimous decision (download here) in that… Continue Reading

Did You Know? Connecticut Wage Claims Have 2-Year Time Limit

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Wage & Hour

One occasional feature of this blog is a short post on a law or regulation that is commonly overlooked. Today’s installment revolves around wage and hour claims in Connecticut.  Suppose that an employee claims that he is entitled to unpaid overtime wages for years because he has been misclassified as an exempt worker.  How far… Continue Reading

Court: Employers Must Promptly Notify Insurer of EEOC Charges — or Risk Losing Coverage

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Litigation

In recent years, some employers have turned to EPLI (or employment practices liability insurance) to help control their costs. Some find it useful, others do not. But one important part of having the insurance is making sure it applies when you actually have a claim. A recent federal court case highlights the importance of notifying the insurer of the claims… Continue Reading