Fire Law Roundup for November 4, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 4, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court who refused to order the removal of a fire chief; the severing of a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed against two fire departments; the filing of a lawsuit against the Indianapolis Fire Department challenging its social media policy; an appellate decision in Illinois that shift trades are a mandatory subject for bargaining; and the dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit in New Jersey because the fire department properly addressed the offensive behavior.

Ohio Supreme Court Refuses Request to Remove Fire Chief

Ohio Pregnancy Discrimination Suit Against Two Fire Departments Severed

Indianapolis Firefighter Disciplined for Social Media Activities Sues

Shift Trade Qualifications a Mandatory Subject of Bargaining for Illinois Firefighters

NJ Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Hostile Work Claim

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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