The United States Supreme Court ruled today in a unanimous decision in Fort Bend County, Texas v. Davis, that the Title VII EEOC requirement set forth at 42 U.S.C. §2000e(5)(1), (f) (1), that a plaintiff first file a charge of discrimination before commencing litigation is not a “jurisdictional” barrier to bringing suit. Therefore, when plaintiffs have not complied with this requirement and defendant(s) have not timely objected, a discrimination … [Read more...]
How To Challenge Adverse Action After Peer Review
My previous blog, What Medical Professionals Need To Know When Facing Peer Review, outlined the internal peer review process for medical professionals facing peer review. This blog focuses on what rights are available in a “worst-case” scenario, when the internal peer review process is over and the decision to terminate or otherwise restrict privileges has been upheld. In these situations, the hospital is required to make reports to the state … [Read more...]
What Medical Professionals Need To Know When Facing Peer Review
Few professional events are more frightening for a physician that being notified that past care or behavioral issues are being subject to “peer review.” That’s because this process is not well-defined, the consequences of adverse reviews are potentially career-threatening, and the affected physician usually has little idea of what to expect. This blog provides some clarity into this process and should help a physician know when to consult with … [Read more...]
The Relevance of Tax Returns in Employment Disputes
We are about to enter into a national debate about the relevance of President Donald Trump’s past tax returns. These are sought in large part to determine the extent to which the President may have been financially entangled, in the past and through the current time, with foreign interests which could compromise his ability to lead our country objectively. These financial ties, if established through these returns, may have been used to coerce … [Read more...]
Prosecuting Sexual Harassment Cases in Minnesota
The recent and growing #MeToo and #TimesUp movements give us all hope that we can make real progress in eradicating sexual harassment from the workplace. Unfortunately, this hope often meets harsh reality when sexual harassment cases proceed into litigation, where decades of difficult precedent creates sometimes insurmountable obstacles to seeking justice for clients subject to harassment in the workplace. Advocates in this field need to … [Read more...]
