US Supreme Court Allows Employees to Recover on Hostile Work Environment Theory for Acts that Occur Outside of Applicable Time Period
A plaintiff filing a Title VII claim must file the charge with either the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") either 180 or 300 days after an alleged unlawful employment practice. 42 U.S.C. ß2000e-5(e)(1). However, the United States Supreme Court reached a compromise with respect to employee claims based on illegal acts which occured outside of this applicable time period.
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Colorado Supreme Court Issues Significant Decision on Withdrawing Guilty Pleas
In Craig v. People of the State of Colorado, Case No. 98-SA-159 (October 4, 1999), the Colorado Supreme Court issued a significant decision which may allow more Defendants to challenge previous felony convictions. The decision relates to Defendants who have pled guilty to felonies and were not properly advised regarding mandatory parole.
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How Benefits Discrimination Can Lead to Class Action Lawsuits
Generally to proceed as a class action, a case must meet all of the following criteria: (1) the class is numerous enough to warrant proceeding as a class action; (2) there are questions common to the class; (3) the claims of the class representatives are typical of the claims of the class; and (4) the representatives will fairly and adequately protect the interests of the class. In the employment context, an employer will often engage in a pattern or practice that is discriminatory against not only one individual, but also an entire class of similarly situated individuals.
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Supreme Court Upholds Qui Tam Provisions of Federal False Claims Act

In Vermont Agency of Natural Resources v. United States ex rel. Stephens, 2000 U.S. Lexis 3428 (U.S. May 22, 2000), the Supreme Court held that private individuals have standing to bring suit in federal court on behalf of the United States of America under the False Claims Act.

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