Julia P. ArgentieriBlog Posts
Restaurant Chain’s Spoiled Internal Investigation Leads to $8M Jury Award for Fired EmployeeA Fresno, California jury has awarded nearly $8 million to former Chipotle employee Jeanette Ortiz on her claim of wrongful discharge. The jury found Chipotle had fired Ortiz in retaliation for her filing a worker’s compensation claim of carpal tunnel syndrome. It also found Chipotle falsely accused Ortiz of stealing money to disguise the unlawful...… Continue ReadingJune 27, 2018 |
Straightening Out the Fluctuating Hour Workweek: Evaluating the Risks and Benefits of One Method of Overtime PaymentWith the Department of Labor’s recent changes to the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions set to take effect on December 1, 2016, many employers are struggling to find the best option for how to comply with the new regulations without breaking the bank. One lesser-known alternative that is receiving increased attention from many companies is the … Continue ReadingOctober 21, 2016 |