Another Circuit Court Finds that Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination

This week, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which hears appeals from federal courts in Connecticut, New York, and Vermont, held that discrimination based on sexual orientation violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”).

Campbell Litigation, P.C.March 1, 2018sexual orientation discrimination, Second CircuitComment

SECOND CIRCUIT BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS, FINDING BLACK CAR DRIVERS IN NYC ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

Last month, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals (“Second Circuit”) dismissed black-car franchisees’ claims for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), holding the franchisees were independent contractors. The decision shows that courts will recognize and enforce independent contractor relationships where the proper agreements and structure are in place throughout the duration of the working relationship.

Campbell Litigation, P.C.May 18, 2017Independent contractor, Second Circuit, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSAComment

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