EMPLOYMENT LAW

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) is a Cabinet department of the United States government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics. Many U.S. states also have such departments. The department is headed by the United States Secretary of Labor. The U.S. Department of […]

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Opinions IN RE: US AIRWAYS, INC., (E.D.Va. 2006) In re: US AIRWAYS, INC., et al., Chapter 11, Debtors. Case No. 04-13819-SSM (Jointly Administered). United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Virginia, Alexandria Division. August 11, 2006 Thomas Tiffany, Johnstown, PA, Administrative claimant. Douglas M. Foley, Esquire, McGuireWoods, LLP, Norfolk, VA, Local counsel for the […]

Federal District Court Opinions EXTENDICARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. v. DISTRICT 1199P, (M.D.Pa. 10-17-2006) EXTENDICARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff and Counterclaim Defendant, v. DISTRICT 1199P, SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, AFL-CIO, CLC, Defendant and Counterclaim Plaintiff. Civil No. 1:05-2676. United States District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania. October 17, 2006 MEMORANDUM SYLVIA RAMBO, District Judge This action is to […]

California Courts of Appeal Reports BAKERSFIELD ELEM T A v. BAKERSFIELD CITY SC, F048665 (Cal.App. 19-12-2006) BAKERSFIELD ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT et al., Defendants and Appellants. F048665 Court of Appeal of California, Fifth District Filed December 19, 2006 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior […]

United States 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Reports SCHEIDEMANTLE v. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIV., 05-3850 (3rd Cir. 12-19-2006) JUDY SCHEIDEMANTLE, Appellant v. SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION. No. 05-3850. United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Argued October 4, 2006. filed December 19, 2006. Appeal from the United States District Court for the […]

Federal District Court Opinions XXXXX v. RESEARCH ANALYSIS AND MAINTENANCE, INC., (W.D.La. 7-26-2006) XXXXX v. RESEARCH ANALYSIS AND MAINTENANCE, INC. A/K/A RAM. Docket No. 04-1014. United States District Court, XXXXX, July 26, 2006 MEMORANDUM RULING DEE DRELL, District Judge Before the Court are three (3) motions: (1) “Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment against Plaintiff, XXXXX,” […]