HR Digest

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Some illegal reasons may include: When an employer fires staff in violation of federal state and anti-discrimination laws. When an employer fires a worker after breaching the agreed contract of employment. When an employer fires staff after refusing to partake in illegal acts.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Space is filling up fast for the one-day, topic-packed seminars focused on the employment life cycle, from hiring through termination, presented by the California Chamber of Commerce. CalChamber’s employment law experts (your personal HR trainers) explain and provide compliance information for these core fundamentals: Register Now!

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has again said that asking workers to waive their right to pursue discrimination charges with the commission is retaliation, albeit in an anticipatory form. Our focus on this right of employees will continue.”.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 3, 2017

Then California has unique and rather complicated leave laws, such as paid sick leave. With all of the law’s intricacies, employers are clearly confused — and with good reason. McGeorge School of Law. Erika Pickles, employment law counsel and HR adviser. University of San Francisco School of Law.

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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. Topics explained in the new guidance include: The scope of employee activity protected by the law.

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HR Shelf

JUNE 7, 2022

Unethical relationships: When a subordinate feels pressured to accept the advances of a supervisor to protect their employment. Discrimination and harassment: When employees are mistreated due to their gender, race, nationality, religion, age, or disability. Cases of sexual harassment: This can be both direct and indirect.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 23, 2016

Today, the United States Supreme Court decided when the time limit begins to run for filing a federal employment discrimination claim for constructive discharge and resolved a split among the federal circuits. Postal Service Employee, Marvin Green, who claimed that he was the victim of racial discrimination. Not a member?

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EverFi - HR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As organizations review and re-review their remote work, health and safety, and diversity and inclusion policies and practices, navigating the complex legal landscape related to accommodations, harassment, and discrimination–all while supporting a positive workplace culture–is crucial. Pearlman | Partner, Proskauer.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 9, 2017

7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—recently decided an interesting and complex case involving allegations of age discrimination. The 7th Circuit found the county hadn’t engaged in any form of discrimination, including disparate impact or disparate treatment discrimination. Background.

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HR Morning

MARCH 17, 2017

Currently, employers are prohibited from requesting this type of info under GINA. GINA, which was enacted in 2008 and took effect in 2009, prohibits employers from requesting, requiring or purchasing employees’ (and perspective employees’) genetic health information — a.k.a., family medical history.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 9, 2017

The employee sued AT&T, claiming, among other things, that it discriminated against her because of her disability and failed to engage in the interactive process with her. This case exemplifies how an employer’s patience in providing reasonable accommodations pays off. She did neither and was terminated.

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Cisive

AUGUST 12, 2019

Employers are protected from lawsuits related, among other things, to drug testing or disciplining an employee including termination if that action was taken in a good faith belief that the employee used or possessed marijuana at work, while on duty or in violation of the Company’s policy. The law as it is today ( L.D. 1] [link]. [2]

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HRExecutive

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Reaching out to 150 HR representatives, the survey found 80 percent of employers plan to host holiday parties this year, approximately the same as last year. On the flip side, 11 percent of employers will not hold a holiday party, up from 4 percent in 2016.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

An obese Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus operator alleged he was discriminated against when the agency refused to allow him to return to work following medical leave. As seasoned HR professionals understand, the ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a “qualified individual on the basis of disability” in employment decisions.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 28, 2017

Terminated employees who sue often file claims for unlawful discrimination and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Recently, the Alaska Supreme Court analyzed how a claim for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing relates to a disability discrimination claim. He had unsuccessful back surgery in 2008.

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Insperity

JUNE 1, 2021

Since 2009, all federal contractors and their subcontractors (paid over $3,000) have been required to use E-Verify to confirm that their new hires and all existing employees working directly on federal contracts are authorized to work in the US. Dictating which documentation they should submit can be considered discrimination.

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Zenefits

JANUARY 3, 2022

Compliance protects both employees and employers in the workplace. It helps protect workers from discrimination, harassment, and exploitation — and businesses from lawsuits and other penalties. With 2022 here, there are some new changes in state law. Employers can receive fines up to $500 for each violation. Minimum wage.

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HR Morning

AUGUST 31, 2016

of all complaints filed with the EEOC, surpassing racial discrimination in 2009. . For example, a manager can’t revoke a contract he has with an employee’s wife when her husband files a discrimination claim. According to EEOC Chair Jenny Yang, retaliation claims make up 44.5%

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

” To be eligible to sue for disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of his position with or without a reasonable accommodation. In early December 2009, he sought treatment for a deteriorating medical condition in his legs and feet.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

district court in Baltimore declined to award the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) retroactive or prospective monetary relief in an age discrimination case in which the agency claimed that Baltimore County had improperly calculated pension fund contributions. In a significant decision, The U.S. Background facts.

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ExactHire

AUGUST 25, 2016

Just as recently, I learned about the passage of a new employment law in the state of Massachusetts that bans employers from inquiring about an applicant’s salary history prior to offering the individual a job. Essentially, gut counts for something. It is slated to be effective in July of 2018. Employ people in multiple states?

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Royce White graduated from high school in 2009, having been named Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball and a Jordan Brand Classic All American. For me as an employment attorney, White’s request raises some thought-provoking issues concerning employers’ obligation to accommodate employees’ disabilities. Source: garymilner / E+ / Getty.

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Ohio Employer's Law

JULY 29, 2016

Here’s the rest of what I read this week: Discrimination. Emails Become an Expensive Sideshow in Employment Discrimination Lawsuits — via Michigan Employment Law Advisor. Emails Become an Expensive Sideshow in Employment Discrimination Lawsuits — via Michigan Employment Law Advisor.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Winning summary judgment (a judgment in your favor without a full trial) in a disability discrimination case is rare for employers in California. In 2009, Stan was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm in his abdominal area. by Marianne Koepf, Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP. Employee Becomes Disabled. to 10:00 p.m.,

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 15, 2017

Furthermore, the former employee failed to place her employer on notice of her disability or request any accommodation before she resigned. Emma” began working for Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) in 2009. Disparate Treatment Discrimination. Background. Emma didn’t reapply for her job with SCPMG.

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 11, 2017

The RIF of relevance to this case occurred on March 31, 2009, and terminated the employment of approximately one hundred salaried employees in over forty locations or divisions. The latter group brought a disparate-impact claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act against PGW. ADEA disparate impact claim?

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In 2009, Orion implemented a wellness program that included a health risk assessment (HRA) and biometric screening. However, the court found that Congress’ directive to issue regulations on ADA Title I (employment discrimination and inquiries) did not foreclose the EEOC from interpreting the safe. The case is EEOC v. Background.

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The Employer Handbook

APRIL 8, 2020

Last week, on Monday, the Supreme Court issued this age discrimination opinion. And since this is an employment law blog, let’s discuss what the Supreme Court has to say about age bias in your workplace. That’s a reasonably high standard because, in other types of discrimination cases (e.g., Your takeaways.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 1, 2016

From 2009 to 2013, “Martin” worked for Preferred Solutions, Inc., Between 2009 and 2013, he out-earned her by more than $694,000. First, it considered whether Preferred violated the EPA when it paid Martin more than Anita between 2009 and 2013. a Michigan-based company that provides staffing for corporate clients.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 20, 2017

8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota) recently affirmed a district court’s ruling that an employee failed to establish a case of disability discrimination and retaliation. and an editor of the Arkansas Employment Law Letter. Background.

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The Employer Handbook

APRIL 23, 2019

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the prohibition against sex discrimination in Title VII also covers discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Supreme Court to consider workplace discrimination of LGBTQ community from Jacqueline Thomsen reporting at The Hill. Image Credit: [link].

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Zenefits

MAY 16, 2019

A wave of changes to employment laws will impact businesses in New Mexico. The changes include limiting what employers can ask about an applicant’s criminal history, leave requirements for caregivers and new wage protections for domestic workers. The law is effective June 14, 2019. The federal minimum wage is $7.25

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Paycor

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Employer Breastfeeding Laws for The United States: State. Breastfeeding Laws. No employment laws established. No employment laws established. No employment laws established. No employment laws established. Read the law: Delaware Code Ann. No employment laws in place.

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ExactHire

AUGUST 25, 2016

Just as recently, I learned about the passage of a new employment law in the state of Massachusetts that bans employers from inquiring about an applicant’s salary history prior to offering the individual a job. Essentially, gut counts for something. It is slated to be effective in July of 2018. Employ people in multiple states?

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

11th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Alabama, Florida, and Georgia—reversed an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) discrimination matter and sent it back for further proceedings to the district court that had dismissed it before trial. The detective sued for disability discrimination under the ADA, among other claims.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 9, 2017

Establishment – The prohibition against compensation discrimination under the EPA applies only to jobs within an establishment. As with all Title VII discrimination complaints, an employee must first file a charge of gender-based pay discrimination with the EEOC before pursuing a civil action in court.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Generally, there have been two main federal laws that prohibit pay discrimination for the last half-century: The Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII). The Equal Pay Act amended the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of sex. In the case Ledbetter v.

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