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Aching Joints: Franchisor Avoids Liability for Franchisee's Labor Disputes

May 19, 2015 by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Any time an employer is involved in a franchise relationship, there are bound to be unique issues when legal disputes arise, particularly in the employment context. It is no longer surprising to see the names of any and all related entities captioned as the defendant in an employment lawsuit, and this includes franchisors who may have absolutely no relationship with or control over the employer's employees. More ›

Employee's case Dismissed After Suing Wrong Employer Defendant

March 6, 2015 by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Often times, employees name parent companies and other affiliated entities when suing their employers, seeking to hold responsible anyone and everyone who could possibly be construed to be the "employer" for the purposes of employment law related claims. That plan backfired on a New York employee, after she attempted to recover from a holding company who really had no employment relationship with the employee. More ›

Seventh Circuit Finds no ADA Liability for Employer not Involved in Decisionmaking

December 15, 2014 by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Joyce Whitaker began working for Milwaukee County as a corrections officer in 2001. In 2005, she sustained a work-related back injury and subsequently was diagnosed with several related medical conditions. As a result, her physician imposed permanent work restrictions and limitations in a number of basic tasks, including sitting, standing and walking. After receiving the restrictions, the County transferred Whitaker to a new position to accommodate her disability. More ›

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