The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling last week affirming Wal-Mart’s right to fire an African-American manager for a seemingly minor violation of its “Working Off The Clock” policy. The decision reminds us of the difference between unfairness and illegality. Plaintiff Chestine Clay was manager of the Vision Center at Wal-Mart’s store in [...]
Recent Developments
- Section 1981 is alive and well
- Jan 27, 2012
- Rights under FMLA may begin before leave itself
- Jan 25, 2012
- FLSA collective action permitted in arbitration
- Jan 23, 2012
- A refresher on Ellerth-Faragher
- Jan 16, 2012