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Labor and Employment Law

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Mercer University School of Law

2005

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Labor And Employment, W. Melvin Haas Iii, William M. Clifton Iii, W. Jonathan Martin Ii Dec 2005

Labor And Employment, W. Melvin Haas Iii, William M. Clifton Iii, W. Jonathan Martin Ii

Mercer Law Review

This Article surveys recent developments in state statutory and common law that affect labor and employment relations of Georgia employers. Accordingly, it surveys published decisions from the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court from June 1, 2004 to May 31, 2005. This Article also highlights specific revisions to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated ("O.C.G.A.").


Employment Discrimination, Peter Reed Corbin, John E. Duvall Jul 2005

Employment Discrimination, Peter Reed Corbin, John E. Duvall

Mercer Law Review

Continuing the trend begun with the 2003 survey period, the 2004 survey period experienced a significant decrease in the number of decisions by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in the area of employment discrimination. On the other hand, the United States Supreme Court decided several noteworthy decisions in the employment arena. In Pennsylvania State Police v. Suders, the Court addressed the important issue of whether the Ellerth/Faragher affirmative defense' in hostile work environment sexual harassment cases is available when the plaintiff alleges that she was constructively discharged. In General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v. Cline, …


Labor And Employment, Jerry C. Newsome, K. Alex Khoury Jul 2005

Labor And Employment, Jerry C. Newsome, K. Alex Khoury

Mercer Law Review

This Article surveys notable developments in labor and employment law in the Eleventh Circuit from January 1 to December 31, 2004. During the survey period, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals rendered notable decisions regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") and the Labor Management Relations Act ("LMRA"). Several district courts also weighed in during this survey period with significant rulings on the FMLA and the Equal Pay Act ("EPA").