Insight
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April 15, 2004

Same-Sex Marriage Adds to Employers' Challenges under New California Domestic Partner Laws

Recent moves toward legal recognition of same-sex marriage in two Canadian provinces and Massachusetts,

Littler Report
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April 8, 2004

Strategic Initiatives for the Changing Workforce

In response to the changing demographics of the American workforce, Littler identifies in this white

Insight
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March 30, 2004

Cloud of Doubt Regarding "Reverse Age Discrimination" Blown Away: Supreme Court Rules That ADEA Does Not Prohibit Practices Favoring "Older" Employees

In a decision that will be welcomed by employers and many older workers alike, the U.S. Supreme Court

Insight
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January 15, 2004

The FACT and How It Affects FCRA and Employment Investigations (the Vail Letter)

On December 4, 2003, President Bush signed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (“FACT”).

Insight
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December 20, 2003

No Faragher/Ellerth, but a Defense to Damages: California's New Defense to Harassment Claims

In a major decision regarding sexual harassment by supervisors, the California Supreme Court finally

Insight
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November 30, 2003

Ralphs Grocery v. Superior Court: Does This Signal the End of Incentive Compensation Plans for Employees?

Employers have long used corporate bonus plans as a popular means of sharing profit and attracting and

Insight
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November 15, 2003

Employer Liability for Immigration Vilolations of Subcontractors: The Department of Homeland Security Challenges Wal-Mart

News accounts of immigration violations by Wal-Mart's subcontractor have raised questions by other

Insight
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October 31, 2003

2003 California Legislative Update: What?! You're STILL Doing Business in California?!

Once again in 2003, the California legislature and soon-to-be-former Governor Gray Davis reaffirmed the

Insight
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October 20, 2003

The Customer is Not Always Right: California's Legislature Imposes Liability Based Upon Customer Harassment

On October 6, 2003, Governor Gray Davis signed Assembly Bill 76 into law, amending the Fair Employment

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