by Mark Travis | Jan 15, 2025 | FMLA
In Chapman v. Brentlinger Enterprises (6th Cir. Nos. 23-3582/3613, 12/13/2024), Chapman alleged various claims including employer interference and retaliation under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) following her termination after taking time off to...
by Mark Travis | Nov 1, 2024 | ADEA
In Walden v. General Electric International and Communication Workers of America (6th Cir., No. 24-5141, 10/24/2024), Walden sued his employer and union for age discrimination. The Western District of Kentucky granted summary judgment for the defendants. Walden worked...
by Mark Travis | Sep 24, 2024 | ADEA
In McNeal v. City of Blue Ash, Ohio (6th Cir., No. No. 23-3180, 9/23/2024), the City terminated McNeal, a 61-year-old police officer and the oldest officer in the Department. He sued claiming age discrimination and a hostile work environment. The federal district...
by Mark Travis | Sep 24, 2024 | Arbitration, Non-Competition Agreements
In Collier Engineering Co v. Martin (Tenn. Ct. App. M.S., No. M2022-01641-COA-R3-CV, Sept. 23, 2024), Collier Engineering sued Martin, a former employee, for breach of contract – specifically, an “Employee Confidentiality, Non-Compete, and Non-Solicitation Agreement”...
by Mark Travis | Sep 12, 2024 | Labor Law
In Quickway Transportation v. National Labor Relations Board, Teamsters Union Local 89 (Intervenor), Sixth Circuit, Nos. 23-1780/1820 (Sept. 11, 2024), the Union had successfully organized the employees at Quickway’s Louisville, Kentucky distribution facility....