A former employee had not agreed to arbitrate employment disputes, even though the employee handbook contained a provision mandating arbitration, because the employee had not signed that page, a California appeals court ruled. https://goo.gl/Wy1mtG
Restaurant Operations Director Advances Age-Discrimination Lawsuit
The director of operations for several McDonald’s franchise restaurants can proceed with her age-bias lawsuit against the franchise owners, a California appellate court ruled. Although the owners claimed that they fired the plaintiff to save money in light of declining profits, a jury could find that this explanation is a pretext for unlawful discrimination, the court said. https://goo.gl/bVN7sw
‘Best Companies for Dads’ Spotlights Exemplary Support for Working Fathers
Organizations on Working Mother magazine’s inaugural list of Best Companies for Dads are leaders in providing paternity leave, phased back-to-work programs, telecommuting opportunities and flexible schedules. https://goo.gl/hRYGQG
IRS Extends Form 1095 Distribution Deadline to March 4
#ICYMI: The IRS extended the Jan. 31, 2019, deadline for employers to distribute 2018 Forms 1095-C or 1095-B to employees by 30 days until March 4, 2019. Employers may still prefer to distribute the 1095 forms by Jan. 31, when W-2 tax forms are also due to employees. https://goo.gl/kTmEsB