back-pay

Importantly, the Court did not hold that claims for back-pay may never be brought in a class action -- only that they must be brought pursuant to a different section of the class action rule that includes greater procedural protections for class members, including the right to notice of the action and the opportunity to opt out of it.

Helgi C. Walker: Wal-Mart v. Dukes: Supreme Court Is Pro Rule Of Law Helgi C. Walker 2011

Union officials estimate the back-pay award could amount to $7.5 million - a considerable sum for the cash-strapped District.

DeMorning DeBonis: Feb. 9, 2011 Mike DeBonis 2011

"And because the necessity of that litigation will prevent back-pay from being 'incidental' to the classwide injunction, respondents' class could not be certified even assuming, arguendo , that 'incidental' monetary relief can be awarded to a 23(b)(2) class."

Wal-Mart's Class Victory . . . 2011

The Court also ruled -- by unanimous vote -- that the plaintiffs' monetary claims for back-pay could not proceed in the particular class action vehicle chosen in the case.

Helgi C. Walker: Wal-Mart v. Dukes: Supreme Court Is Pro Rule Of Law Helgi C. Walker 2011

"And because the necessity of that litigation will prevent back-pay from being 'incidental' to the classwide injunction, respondents' class could not be certified even assuming, arguendo , that 'incidental' monetary relief can be awarded to a 23(b)(2) class."

Wal-Mart's Class Victory . . . 2011

"And because the necessity of that litigation will prevent back-pay from being 'incidental' to the classwide injunction, respondents' class could not be certified even assuming, arguendo , that 'incidental' monetary relief can be awarded to a 23(b)(2) class."

Wal-Mart's Class Victory . . . 2011

In addition, an employee who is retaliated against either by discharge or “other discrimination” as a result of their whistle-blowing may sue in court for reinstatement at the same seniority level, double back-pay owed to the individual with interest, as well all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.

Law Lets Whistle-Blowers Get Rich For Doing The Right Thing 2010

In addition, an employee who is retaliated against either by discharge or “other discrimination” as a result of their whistle-blowing may sue in court for reinstatement at the same seniority level, double back-pay owed to the individual with interest, as well all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.

Law Lets Whistle-Blowers Get Rich For Doing The Right Thing Stuart D. Meissner 2010

Old animosities were rekindled in a Philadelphia Daily News story published today on the high legal and back-pay bills exacted by police officers fired by Ramsey, now in charge of the Philly police, and subsequently reinstated.

Former D.C. chief Ramsey calls union boss unprintable name 2010

More than 170,000 troops have been forced to postpone their retirements, education plans, new job opportunities or family dreams since September 11th, and each could receive on average $5,000 in back-pay as compensation.

Paul Rieckhoff: Hey Lindsay Lohan! Did You Hear About the Major Victory for Thousands of Stop-Lossed Troops? 2009