Proskauer
March 10, 2010
In this Issue:

• Supreme Court Approves Denial Of Employee’s Request For $871,000 In Attorney’s Fees
• $178,000 Judgment In Favor Of Pregnant Probationary Bus Driver Is Reversed
• “Kin Care” Statute Is Inapplicable To Uncapped Sick Leave Policies
• $23 Million Judgment Affirmed Against Company For Employee’s Negligent Driving
• Injured Gardener Was Not An Employee Covered By Workers’ Compensation
• Class Representative’s Settlement And Dismissal Of His Own Claims Did Not Bar His Appeal On Behalf Of The Class
• Trial Court Improperly Denied Class Certification To Route Sales Reps
• Account Executives Were Improperly Classified As Exempt Employees
• Company May Be Liable For Unpaid Wages For Time Spent Transmitting Data
• Tip-Pooling Is Not Prohibited Under FLSA