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28715
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In the Pittman v. Wilson County decision, a local government employer is not obligated to follow its procedural requirements for discharge of employees where those requirements are only set forth by resolution in an employee handbook. This bulletin reviews the case and summarizes the current North Carolina law concerning public employee property rights.
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28716
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In Clara Watson v. Ft. Worth Bank and Trust, the United States Supreme Court held that the disparate impact analysis method of proving discrimination could be applied to subjective employment practices. This disparate treatment case was similar to Griggs v. Duke Power Company in North Carolina.
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28719
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Two significant developments concerning drugs in the workplace are the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and the first United States Supreme Court rulings on the constitutionality of drug testing in the public sector. This bulletin summarizes the new act and rulings, and offers advice to local government employers in complying with their requirements.
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28720
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In May and June of 1989, the United States Supreme Court announced three decisions interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This bulletin discusses the three rulings, applications of disparate impact and disparate treatment analyses, and implications for North Carolina local governments.
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28723
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Beginning August 5, 1993, North Carolina governmental employers will have a new obligation to grant up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave per year to their employees. A leave request may be based on an employee’s medical condition or need to care for a child.
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28724
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On June 25, 1993, the United States Supreme Court re-examined intentional discrimination claims in St. Mary’s Honor Center v. Hicks. This bulletin discusses the case and implications for North Carolina employers.
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28727
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This bulletin provides a brief background on sexual harassment hostile environment claims decided by the lower courts, summarizes the opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court in Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc., and discusses the implications to North Carolina managers in public employment.
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28731
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On May 31, 1994, the United States Supreme Court decided a case involving the First Amendment free speech rights of public employees, Waters v. Churchill. This bulletin summarizes the Court’s decision and offers some observations on its likely impact on North Carolina local government employers.
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