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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

Trusaic

Entertainment company Riot Games recently settled a multi-year-long gender discrimination class-action lawsuit with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Some $80 million will be awarded to female employees who worked at the company between November 2014 and the present day.

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Retaliation in the Workplace: What to Look Out for After You File a Complaint

EverFi - HR

After Jallow complains about the harassment, the store manager retaliates. The suit alleges that not only did his manager harass him based on his national origin and religion but that the manager also used intimidation and humiliation to retaliate against him. He also advises other employees to not cooperate with Jallow.

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Can an Individual Supervisor Be Liable Under the FMLA?

HR Daily Advisor

Most supervisors know that they risk personal liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Chapter 151B if they sexually harass a subordinate employee. In April 2014, Virginia-based Brink’s, Incorporated, hired “Howard” as its global head of fleet. designer491 / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Because the U.S.

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A Balancing Act: How to Manage Social Media in the Workplace

Namely

Jobvite’s 2014 Social Recruiting Survey found that 93% of hiring managers will review a candidate’s social media profile before making a hiring decision. Train your hiring personnel on what the laws are, what to search or what should not be in the report,” Wall said. Have someone besides the hiring manager review social media profiles.

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$450,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement Highlights the Seriousness of the Problem

HRWatchdog

Nearly one-third of all EEOC complaints are sex discrimination charges (which includes sexual harassment). Employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both California and federal law, but that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. The harassment continued for several years.

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$450,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement Highlights the Seriousness of the Problem

HRWatchdog

Nearly one-third of all EEOC complaints are sex discrimination charges (which includes sexual harassment). Employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both California and federal law, but that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. The harassment continued for several years.

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EEOC Releases Annual Performance and Accountability Report

HRWatchdog

The EEOC obtained more than $525 million for victims of discrimination in the workplace in fiscal year 2015. Responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to focus on its strategic priorities as outlined in its annual Performance and Accountability Report.

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