Thursday, August 25, 2011

First Circuit -- Delia v. Verizon Communications, Inc.

Totality of circumstances insufficient to establish deft as employer for ADA and Title VII claims.

Said totality: employees subjective belief, company logo on keycard, bound by company's rules of conduct, participation in company benefits program, congratulatory letter from company after 15 years of service.

Code of conduct - employee can be bound to a contract with entity other than the one controlling her means & manner of work.

(NB - published 8/24)

 Delia v. Verizon Communications, Inc.
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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Author's SSRN page here.