Guides published by Randy T. Enochs

9th Circuit Discusses "Attendance" as Essential Function of Job in ADA Claim

Apr 25, 2012

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently released an opinion discussing the issue of attendance as an essential job function for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) providi...

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Volunteers May Be Entitled to Pay Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Apr 10, 2012

Not too long ago a big stir was made surrounding volunteers and whether they are entitled to pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It was a fairly controversial issue because for years and yea...

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Should I Mediate My Employment Law Case?

Apr 02, 2012

Acommonly misunderstood aspect of litigation for people is alternative dispute resolution and mediation. In some cases, mediation is mandatory and court-ordered and in others it is merely optional and ...

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MN Publishing Company to Pay $150,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Claim Filed by Female Employees

Mar 20, 2012

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a major settlement in a case filed against a music print publishing company in Minnesota, Hal Leonard Publishing Company, filed by a cla...

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Will an Attorney Take My Case on a Contingency Fee Arrangement?

Mar 20, 2012

Avery common question I get--and understandably so--is whether I take cases on a contingency. That is, potential clients want to know whether attorneys are willing to work on cases and only get paid a ...

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Should I File My Employment Discrimination Claim with the EEOC or the ERD?

Mar 13, 2012

Acommonly misunderstood and confusing part of employment law litigation for employees who feel they have been discriminated against in Wisconsin is whether to file their claim with the Wisconsin Equal ...

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Have I Been Properly Labeled as an Exempt Manager for Overtime Purposes Under the FLSA?

Mar 06, 2012

As many people are aware, some employees are exempt from over time pay but don't necessarily know why. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the law that governs wage hour law and overtime pay, specifi...

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4th Circuit Holds Employee Not Disabled Under ADA Because Able to Work 40 Hour Work Week

Feb 21, 2012

Plaintiff sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) alleging that he had been discriminated against after his employer failed to accommodate his impairment which disabled him from working mo...

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10th Circuit Holds Migraines Not a Disability Under the ADA

Feb 08, 2012

Despite the fact the 2008 amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act were enacted to make it easier for plaintiffs to qualify as individuals with disabilities, the Court of Appeals for the Tenth...

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7th Circuit Holds Employee Not Entitled to Overtime Pay Despite Substantial Pre-Shift Work

Jan 15, 2012

Just catching up on a lot of blogging and case updates I've missed over the last several weeks and noticed this decision out of the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on the ever-popular issue of...

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Randy T. Enochs's Legal Guides (133)

9th Circuit Discusses "Attendance" as Essential Function of Job in ADA Claim

Volunteers May Be Entitled to Pay Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Should I Mediate My Employment Law Case?

MN Publishing Company to Pay $150,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Claim Filed by Female Employees

Will an Attorney Take My Case on a Contingency Fee Arrangement?

Should I File My Employment Discrimination Claim with the EEOC or the ERD?

Have I Been Properly Labeled as an Exempt Manager for Overtime Purposes Under the FLSA?

4th Circuit Holds Employee Not Disabled Under ADA Because Able to Work 40 Hour Work Week

10th Circuit Holds Migraines Not a Disability Under the ADA

7th Circuit Holds Employee Not Entitled to Overtime Pay Despite Substantial Pre-Shift Work