A recent decision clarifies that not every workplace complaint qualifies as protected activity, even when documented in ...
It is widely known that employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees for engaging in "protected activity." But what is "protected activity"? Unfortunately, the definition of "protected ...
An employee's demotion wasn't retaliation because, among other factors, it took place almost a year after the employee engaged in protected conduct, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled ...
October 10, 2023 - "Protected activity." One of the most noteworthy HR buzz words. But what does it actually mean and how should businesses go about managing employees who engage in such activity? In ...
A daycare and preschool and its third-party HR provider did not retaliate against an employee by firing her for leaving work for medical reasons, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled ...
These FAQs provide additional information and guidance on UT San Antonio's protections for those who file a complaint, report an incident, or participate in an EOS investigation. These FAQs are ...
Close timing (temporal proximity) between the protected activity and the adverse action Evidence of hostility towards the protected activity Disparate treatment of whistleblower compared to other ...
I have a forthcoming article with this title in an Emory Law Journal symposium issue, so I thought I'd serialize it here; there's plenty of time to improve it, so I'd love to hear people's feedback.