United States: Third Circuit Decision Will Make It More Difficult For Employers To Defeat FMLA Interference And Retaliation Claims

Earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision which raises the bar for employers seeking to obtain summary judgment on claims raised under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) for interference with protected rights and retaliation for taking FMLA leave.

In Lupyan v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc., the Court concluded that: (1) an employer’s failure to provide notice to an employee that her leave would be characterized as leave […]

By | September 27th, 2014 ||

Turkey: Liabilities Of Primary Employer And Subcontractors In Case Of A Collusive Contract

Growing economy and competitive environment in Turkey has been leading companies to seek more profitable ways to conduct their business. Therefore companies have chosen to engage in subcontracts for the purpose of reducing their costs. Yet, to serve such purpose, at some point companies have started utilizing subcontracts to limit employees’ entitlements through collusive contracts. Labor Law numbered 4857 (the “Labor Law”) and Bylaw on Subcontractor dated September 27, 2008 (the “Bylaw”) regulate which […]

By | September 26th, 2014 ||

United States: DC Sick And Safe Leave Act Amendments Take Effect; DC Issues Revised Poster

Revisions to the District of Columbia’s Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (“the Act”) adopted last February have become fully effective following the District’s adoption of a 2015 budget. The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) has published a revised “Official Notice” that must be posted in affected workplaces across the District of Columbia. The revisions accelerate workers’ ability to take paid sick leave from one year to 90 days after starting […]

By | September 26th, 2014 ||