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When is a Mandatory Deadline Less Than Mandatory? At the CHRO

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Discrimination & Harassment, Highlight, Laws and Regulations

Recently, the CHRO provided an update on the status of cases at the commission.  In a comment to the blog, Charles Krich reported “the ratio of cases closed to cases filed is a bit over 90% during the July 1, 2011 to February 29, 2012 period (3/4 of this fiscal year). In FY 11 the… Continue Reading

Audit Highlights Significant Issues with CHRO

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in CHRO & EEOC

A new state auditor’s report released this month shows that the CHRO continues to struggle with compliance with statutory timeframes. The report — which can be downloaded here — shows that from 2007-2009, 56 percent of the cases exceeded the statutory maximum of 370 days.   As the report notes, “the longer it takes to… Continue Reading

Appealing Arbitration Awards – A Followup to the Bloomfield Police Case

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Litigation

If there is something that can cause an attorney nightmares, it is the possibility of missed deadlines.  Recently, there was an attorney in California who missed a court deadline – BY ONE MINUTE — costing his client over $1 million in legal fees.  This morning, that nightmare is a reality for the Town of Bloomfield,… Continue Reading