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Patrick joined Premier Law Group as a partner in 2004 and has since helped numerous individuals in their discrimination and / or retaliation claims against their employers as well as claims of non-payment of wages.

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As a result, if the entrepreneur's new startup derives in any way from work for a previous employer, the previous employer may have a claim for infringement of their intellectual property rights against the new business.

In papers submitted by the UK Government last year in the case and seen by the BHA, the Government attempted to argue that there is no breach of EU law because «if a teacher brought a claim against a school (on the basis that the school, as an employer, had discriminated against them in their remuneration, for example), then the court or tribunal would consider the legislation in this wider context.

As employees spend more time at the office, the number of inter-office romances has increased and so too, has the need of employers to protect themselves against any liability for sexual harassment claims that often result from a love affair gone wrong, reports Newsweek.

As you may recall, in a 5 - 4 decision back in 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that Ledbetter's claim against her employer for paying her less than her male counterparts because of her gender was time barred because her present lower pay arose out of salary decisions made years earlier, well outside of the 180 - day statute of limitations for discriminatory employment practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

We can assist with all types of dismissal claims against employers, as our lawyers have the knowledge and experience to advise you on the best way forward.

At the same time as bringing an Assault at Work injury claim against your employer, you can also submit a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

The line between religious freedom and occupational heath and safety can be a blurry one, as evidenced in a recent Quebec Superior Court decision where three Sikh men (the employees) brought a claim against their employer who would not allow them to work without hard hats on.

As experienced Hartford retaliation attorneys, we are familiar with the laws governing employment retaliation, and can help you file a claim against your employer.

The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act, allows seamen to file claims against their employers if they feel they have been injured due to negligence while working offshore.

It is clear that the EAT did not regard its conclusion as representing a satisfactory state of affairs, particularly where the joint or concurrent tortfeasors are at arms» length, eg as in Bullimore v Porthecary Witham Weld [2011] IRLR 18 where an ex-employer gave a damaging reference about the claimant to a prospective employer because the ex-employee had presented a sex discrimination claim against them and the prospective employer withdrew the offer for the same reason, and in circumstances where CLIA 1978 applies to discrimination claims brought in the ordinary courts.

Making such a unilateral change amounts to a breach of contract, known as a constructive dismissal, which is a claim against your employer for severance pay even though you were not formally fired.

The Attorney General, 2017 ONSC 1333, the Court allowed an employee's claim against his employer and two superiors for the «tort of harassment» and awarded significant damages against the defendants as a consequence.

The firm routinely defends employers against all types of employment law claims, including those brought under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, wage claims, as well as all other federal, state and local laws.

If your injuries resulted from the negligence of a subcontractor, a product manufacturer or some outside agency such as a delivery service, you may have grounds to file a personal injury claim against the liable third party, in addition to a workers» compensation claim through your employer's insurance company.

The employee usually agrees not to pursue any potential legal claims against the employer such as wrongful discharge, discrimination, or disputed wages.

According to LV = claims data, there has been an increase in the frequency of employer liability claims as more employees brings claims against their employers.

You should therefore seek advice as soon as possible once you have been dismissed as otherwise a potential claim may be out of time and you would be prevented from taking a case against your former employer.

No, if an employer terminates you for pursing a workers» compensation claim, the Kentucky Workers» Compensation Act provides a remedy as you would be entitled to bring a suit against your employer for wrongful termination / retaliatory discharge.

29 % of all accidents at work were considered «moderate» injuries — such as broken bones or fractures — and serious enough for workers to make a claim against their employer.

A new university study and the ever - increasing use of wireless devices, such as the BlackBerry, could result in a flood of lawsuits against employers for creating an allegedly dangerous environment where unpaid overwork is required for success, promotion and job security, a leading law firm warns -LSB-...] Giving rise to possible claims, is a recent study by Gayle Porter, Associate Professor of Management at Rutgers University in New Jersey, which suggests possible liability for companies if they keep their employees on «electronic leashes» as part of their job requirements.

If you were fired as retaliation for filing a workers compensation claim, you may be able to file suit against the employer (Section 65.2 - 308 of the Code of Virginia).

In the event that another party that is not your employer, such as the building architect, engineer, or the manufacturer of a defective product, is found responsible for your construction accident, one of our Massachusetts personal injury lawyers can help you file a construction accident claim against the liable parties.

The claim was brought against the Claimant's employer (even though it was an individual that was alleged to have been the harasser) on the basis that they were responsible for her actions (known as «vicarious liability»).

The defendants brought a motion for summary judgement to have the claims dismissed as against the directors and the holding companies on the basis that they were not employers of the plaintiff and therefore have no place in the action for wrongful dismissal.

Our lawyers also help our disabled clients with disability claims against employer - sponsored long - term disability insurance policies such as AFLAC and pension benefits.

Workers who have been injured on the job may have a claim against their employer for failing to make safe a dangerous condition, as well as a claim...

Construction workers who are injured on the job may have the right to a legal claim in the form of workers» compensation action against an employer or site supervisor, third parties such as architects, engineers, manufacturers of equipment, or via a personal injury or wrongful death case.

If you have an accident at work as a result of slipping on ice or snow, you may have a claim against your employer for personal injury compensation.

Employers have to be especially careful when making adverse employment decisions, such as firing or demoting, because such decisions could open the door for potential retaliation claims against the employer if the subject employee is a member of a «protected class.»

Several federal statutes with regards to whistleblower claims have been enacted to protect employees who speak out against employer wrongdoings, such as the Sarbanes - Oxley Act, Title VII, and OSHA.

Paul regularly defends employers against wage and hour collective and class action lawsuits, as well as claims of...

The duty to «act reasonably», in seeking and accepting alternate employment, can not be a duty to take such steps as will reduce the claim against the defaulting former employer, but must be a duty to take such steps as a reasonable person in the dismissed employee's position would take in his own interests — to maintain his income and his position in his industry, trade or profession.

The petition claimed that the employer discriminated against him based upon his status as a recovered addict, which is a protected class under the LAD.

As part of their risk assessment process, employers should also consider whether and what steps they've taken to mitigate their financial exposure in the event of a workplace sexual harassment or violence claim against it.

Under Maine law, an employer has a qualified privilege against a defamation claim by a former employee, meaning as long as the employer is truthful and does not act maliciously, it is immune from liability.

She stated a claim of negligence against the railroad employees and thus the railroad as their employers.

Prior to joining the firm, Chris served as a Deputy Attorney General in the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, defending New Jersey public employers against employment - related statutory, constitutional, and tort claims.

If you were injured as a result of being provided with faulty equipment you may have a claim against your employer.

In a situation such as the one above, the victims may attempt to put forth a claim against the trucking company if they can establish that the driver was engaged in the employer's business when the accident occurred.

A typical attorney who self - identifies as an «employee rights» attorney will usually have much more experience (as compared to the typical attorney identified as an «employment attorney» or an «employer defense» attorney) with: (1) representing workers on a contingency - fee basis (where no fee is paid unless the case wins or settles) and offering risk - sharing fee arrangements generally; (2) playing offense, so to speak — analyzing, identifying and prosecuting specific legal violations (whereas employer - side attorneys tend to have more experience in broader - stroke compliance / employer - training matters, and reactive work in litigation that responds to claims they are presented); and (3) identifying with the «little guy» who has been harmed by a larger opponent, often having well - tested strategies that have worked while representing individuals against large organizations and wind up with good case results.

When someone dies as a result of the negligence of another, such as an employer, the deceased's family has a claim against the negligent party.

Should the High Court's decision be upheld, employers may well face more claims in the future as the GDPR extends the rights of data subjects against both data controllers and data processors.

New requirements to publish discrepancies in pay between men and women could be used as «ammunition» for equal pay claims against private sector employers, employment lawyers have warned.

The difficulty, says Mitchell, is there is a real temptation for employers to encourage employees to respond as quickly as possible using mobile devices (even after business hours), but it has to be balanced against the risk that overtime - eligible employees may subsequently make claims for pay for the time spent reviewing and responding to e-mails outside of work.

Employers» Liability is concerned with covering your business against claims made by employees for work - related accidents, injuries or illnesses, while Public Liability Insurance covers businesses against claims from third parties who suffered physical injury or death as a direct result of the business owners» negligence.

(b) Reductions in premiums shall be available if all named drivers who are 25 years of age or older: (1) Have committed no traffic offenses for the prior three years or since the date of licensure, whichever is shorter; (2) Have had no claims based on fault against an insurer for the prior three years; and (3) Complete one of the following types of driving courses: (A) A course in defensive driving of not less than six hours from a driver improvement clinic or commercial or noncommercial driving school approved by and under the jurisdiction of the Department of Driver Services; (B) An emergency vehicles operations course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center; (C) A course in defensive driving of not less than six hours from a driver improvement program which is administered by a nonprofit organization such as the American Association of Retired People, the American Automobile Association, the National Safety Council, or a comparable organization and which meets the standards promulgated by the Department of Driver Services pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section; or (D) A course in defensive driving of not less than six hours offered by an employer to its employees and their immediate families, which course has been approved by the Department of Driver Services.

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Through aggressive and entirely legal negotiating with their employer's corporate attorneys, we were able to free both of our clients from claims against them, the looming career and reputational damage they faced, the scapegoating plans taking shape, and the loss of their contractual rights to continuing salary and benefits, as well as severance..