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Client AlertWrongful Death Lawsuits in the Wake of COVID-19
July 31, 2020Several major “essential business” employers, including Walmart and Tyson, have been served with wrongful death lawsuits in relation to COVID-19. As many Ohio employees begin to return to work, employers should be prudent in following workplace safety practices. Posted by Krista D. WarrenClient AlertMinisterial Exception to Title VII
July 9, 2020On July 8, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued a 7–2 decision holding that religious institutions, such as churches and religion-based schools, are shielded from employment discrimination lawsuits — including claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In doing so, the Court decided in favor of two Catholic schools facing legal discrimination claims from former teachers who alleged wrongful termination from their employment for age and disability. Posted by Bryan Meek with Monica Andress