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Even some judges mistake how easy it is for an employee to claim age discrimination

The Employer Handbook

Last month , I explained how easy it is for an employee to plead a discrimination claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. When a plaintiff files a complaint in federal court for age discrimination or otherwise, she need only state a plausible claim. What happened?!? The defendant moved to dismiss the complaint.

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Let’s be clear about this: a hangman’s noose is RACIST

The Employer Handbook

Many years ago, a man called me asking if I would represent him in a discrimination action against a company. I write a blog called The Employ er Handbook. But, then he mentioned that someone had hung a hangman’s noose at his job site. ” It’s not funny at all. Now, you know me. He had pictures.

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Finally, the EEOC has come around on arbitration agreements as a condition of employment

The Employer Handbook

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released this Policy Statement in which it posited that “agreements that mandate binding arbitration of discrimination claims as a condition of employment are contrary to the fundamental principles evinced in [the federal anti-discrimination laws it enforces.]” 105 (2001).

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If at first you don’t succeed, sue, sue, and sue again.

The Employer Handbook

Lawsuit #1 (1991) : Fake Don Beebe sues the school district for race discrimination and retaliation. Lawsuit #2 (2004) : Fake Don Beebe sues the school district for race discrimination and retaliation. Lawsuit #4 (2017) : Fake Don Beebe sues the school district for race discrimination and retaliation.

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What Burnout Is and Why It Isn’t Confined To The Occupational Sphere

Workplace Psychology

With burnout, a person is no longer able to work (exhaustion) and no longer wants to spend effort at work (distancing). It is a chronic state of being out of synch with your job, and that can be a significant crisis in your life” (Leiter & Maslach, 2005, p.

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Bring Your Own Device: Good for Business if Done Correctly

Compensation Today

Also, BYOD technology is increasing at high-performing companies, even though it’s officially sanctioned less often. Even if your business does not allow for BYOD, it should still consider updating its employee handbook to include a BYOD or social media policy. Mr. Shinn has worked with employers since 2001 to draft HR policies.

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Kimberly Kayler of Advancing Organizational Excellence: “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”

Thrive Global

A frequent public speaker, she has authored more than 2,000 articles and is the co-author of Leading with Marketing, a handbook for marketing and business development professionals. CCI) in 2001 to serve the needs of professional service and business-to-business technical firms. organization.