Employment Law Case: EEOC v. Consol Energy, Inc., No. 16-1230, (4th Cir. June 12, 2017) Employment Law Issues: Title VII Religious Discrimination, Constructive Discharge Court Holding: The Circuit Court affirmed the District Court’s ruling that the plaintiff-employee had suffered constructive discharge and Title VII religious discrimination due to his employer’s failure to accommodate his religious beliefs. Employment Counsel: Even

A group of unpaid interns have reached a $6.4 million settlement with their employer, NBC Universal. The interns worked on the production of many shows including “Saturday Night Live.” They brought a class action law suit against their employer in July, 2013 and have finally reached a settlement more than a year later. The nearly

The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) governs minimum wage and overtime requirements for workers.  Nonprofit organizations are governed by the FLSA and must satisfy minimum wage and overtime requirements if the nonprofit organization is “engaged in commerce or the production of goods for commerce.”  As a rule, the Department of Labor interprets the law very

Employee vs. Independent Contractor:  If your organization is paying individuals as 1099 independent contractors, you should conduct an audit to ensure that they are properly classified. Payment of Interns or Volunteers:  If your organization utilizes unpaid interns or volunteers, you should conduct an audit to ensure you’re your organization is in compliance with the Fair