Category Archives: EMPLOYMENT

An Employee’s Complaints about a Supervisor’s “Paramour Favoritism” Are Not Protected by the IHRA Anti-Retaliation Provision When the Favoritism Affects Both Sexes Equally

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Wendy Couture

Case: Patterson v. Dept. of Health and Welfare, Docket No. 37416            Court: Idaho Supreme Court Date Issued:    June 29, 2011 Justices: Opinion Author:  J. Jones, Justice Concurring in Opinion:  Eismann, Chief Justice; Burdick, Justice; W. Jones, Justice; Horton, Justice Issue: … Continue reading →

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Under the IPPEA, Constructive Discharge Occurs on the Date That Employee Provides Notice of Intent to Resign, Not on the Effective Date of the Resignation

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Wendy Couture

Case:  Patterson v. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Docket No. 37416 Court: Supreme Court of Idaho Date Issued: June 29, 2011 Justices: Opinion Author:  J. Jones, Justice Concurring in Opinion:  Eismann, Chief Justice; Burdick, Justice; W. Jones, Justice; Horton, … Continue reading →

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A Streamlined “Primary Duties” Test Applies to the FLSA’s “Highly Compensated Employee” Exemption From Overtime Pay

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Wendy Couture

Case: Wood v. Kinetic Systems, Inc., Case No. 1:09-CV-579-CWD            Court: United States District Court for the District of Idaho Opinion Title: Order Date Issued:    April 19, 2011 Judge: Candy W. Dale, United States Magistrate Judge Issue: Whether the “primary duties” … Continue reading →

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