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HRWatchdog
MARCH 5, 2024
On February 21, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision that an employer violated federal law when it directed an employee to remove the hand-drawn acronym for Black Lives Matter — “BLM” — from their work apron to comply with the company’s dress code.
Abel HR
MARCH 31, 2021
While the outbreak of Covid-19 certainly pushed us to our limits, remote interviews were already a “trend” in HR, particularly for companies that were willing to cast a wide geographical net in order to snag the right person for the job. Keep it compliant. Check your privilege.
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HRWatchdog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Federal and state law both prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees or job applicants who assert their right to be free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This new federal guidance is aimed at retaliation prevention. percent of all charges received by the EEOC in FY 2015.
HRWatchdog
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
California also has strict rules prohibiting national origin discrimination. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued updated enforcement guidance on national origin discrimination. The guidance discusses the prohibition on national origin discrimination and best practices. Not a member?
HRWatchdog
JUNE 27, 2017
A recent federal court decision is a good reminder that applicants or employees who currently use illegal drugs or marijuana or abuse alcohol are not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The employee sued for disability discrimination. Not a member?
Paycor
JUNE 28, 2016
Also be aware that 23 states have already implemented social media privacy laws for employees, so you’ll want to ensure you’re not overstepping any legal requirements when drafting your social media policy. DON’T… Ignore the laws. While state laws differ, they share some general themes.
HRWatchdog
MAY 7, 2021
An employee complained to me that a coworker frequently yells at the employee for parking in the wrong spot and says that the coworker is “discriminating” against him by yelling at him. Discrimination occurs when an employer takes a negative employment action against an employee based, at least in part, upon an employee’s protected class.
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