Peopletrail

JANUARY 13, 2020

At the same time, you need to be aware of the legality of screening potential employees and make sure that you do not violate any employment law or anti-discrimination law in the process. In 2012, Pepsi paid $3.13 Screening Law Violations. In both cases, you are at risk of getting sued by someone.

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Yet another example of how painful getting caught for discrimination law violations can be for employers: A New Jersey jury has just awarded a Lockheed Martin engineer an astonishing $51 million for discriminating against him because of his age. .

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HR Morning

JANUARY 13, 2017

Seems like LexisNexis Risk Solutions should have known what was at stake when it paid female employees substantially less than their male counterparts for work on federal contracts. . That doesn’t seem to be the case, however. LexisNexis Risk Solutions will pay over $1.2 While not admitting liability, LexisNexis agreed to pay over $1.2

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Global People Strategist

MARCH 1, 2021

Background checks, terms of employment, minimum wage, laws on discrimination, and harassment are just a few of the considerations. Employment relationships are currently regulated using the 2012 Labor Code but will be supplanted by a new code coming into effect on 1st January 2021. Employment Contract.

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HR Morning

JULY 8, 2019

Employers were safe to move forward without worrying about whether the individual was approved to use medical marijuana or if an employee was actually impaired while at work. And more courts are following that trend when ruling on employee-drug-test-driven employment actions. ” With 4.4% Was the worker impaired?

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

A recent 3rd Circuit Court—which covers Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—decision raises questions about when an employment action is significant enough to constitute an adverse action within the scope of state and federal discrimination laws. BTMU) in September 2012 at its office in Jersey City.

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 18, 2017

Iowa Department of Natural Resources , effectively dismantled the definition of “disability” for disability discrimination claims. Possible Two Bites at the Apple. The jury returned a verdict in excess of $600,000, finding illegal disability discrimination. This is a prerequisite to disability discrimination.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 20, 2017

A federal court in Rhode Island recently rejected a sergeant’s claim that the Providence Police Department’s (PPD) failure to promote him to lieutenant was illegally based on disability discrimination. On June 12, 2012, the city denied Ralph’s application for an accidental disability pension.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 11, 2018

MLG&W denied Miriam’s accommodation request on the grounds that her physical presence at the office was an essential function of her job and telecommuting created confidentiality concerns. In fact, Miriam had telecommuted for 2 weeks in 2012 while she was recovering from neck surgery. to 5:00 p.m. MLG&W appealed.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

During his employment, he took military leave 55 times and missed 2,166 hours of scheduled work. In June 2012, Larry complained to FedEx that the compensation imputed to him during his military leave for purposes of calculating his pension benefits was understated. In August 2012, Larry took military leave again.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

When a nuclear power station needed to perform its semiannual routine maintenance in 2012, Day & Zimmerman provided the needed manpower by hiring temporary craft workers, including electricians, pipe fitters, and welders. The EEOC began an investigation of Day & Zimmerman based on Stan’s charge of disability discrimination.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 31, 2018

In October 2012, “Amelia” began working for Joseph’s Gourmet Co. She also met with Brad in person and complained about his perceived discrimination. She filed claims against Nestlé for disparate treatment discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation. Employer Argues Paid Suspension is Not Actionable.

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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. At the time, Stan was still in the hospital’s intensive care unit. On April 22, the HR representative sent a letter to Stan at his home requesting the same information.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

HR professionals are all too familiar with the McDonnell-Douglas burden-shifting standard for establishing discrimination from circumstantial evidence. The employer then presents a legitimate nondiscriminatory reason for its action, and he in turn tries to prove its stated reason is merely a pretext (false excuse) for discrimination.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 25, 2019

Employers haven’t seen “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA) since 2012 but that’s about to change. In March 2019, the SSA resumed sending these letters to advise employers that information submitted on an employee’s Form W-2 doesn’t match SSA records. Erika Pickles, Employment Law Counsel/HR Adviser.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 29, 2016

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from, among other things, discriminating against employees because of their disabilities. Under the ADA, discrimination includes an employer’s failure to provide reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of employees.

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 11, 2017

As a sales representative, he sold educational products, including textbooks, to instructors and administrators at colleges in Florida. Eventually, he was offered the position—but at a salary of $85,000. The remaining two started at a higher salary. On March 8, 2012, Turner received a written warning. All five were white.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 24, 2018

At Iowa State, White excelled. During the 2011-2012 season, he led the Cyclones in each and every one of the five major statistical categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks), a feat that distinguished him from every other player in the country that season. Basketball and a Jordan Brand Classic All American.

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Last Friday, I had the honor and privilege of presenting at the Philadelphia Association of Paralegals’ Education Conference. We explored discrimination, disability accommodations, family and medical leave. To qualify for either exemption, the employee must be paid on a salary or fee basis of at least $455 per week.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 3, 2017

When an employee’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave is just one of many factors in an adverse employment action, it’s still FMLA retaliation, a federal appeals court has ruled. In this case, the employee alleged that he was terminated, at least in part, because he took FMLA leave. 3d 622 (2012).) TIN, Inc. ,

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 16, 2017

However, after exerting significant amounts of energy in the process, one Illinois employer got a reaction it had hoped to avoid—a lawsuit. In 2004, “Cathy” began working as a security officer at one of Exelon Nuclear Security’s nuclear generating stations in Braceville. In April 2012, she became angry during a shift for no reason.

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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. Eric” worked as a bus operator for the CTA from August 1999 until February 2012. But that weighty issue of law can wait for another day, said the court.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Attitudes toward marijuana are shifting, and for multi-state employers, different state marijuana laws can make it challenging to enforce a company’s drug policy across an entire organization. Since 2012, 33 states, Washington, D.C., Virgin Islands have legislated laws legalizing marijuana in some form.

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HR Morning

AUGUST 9, 2017

A recent landmark court ruling shows just how tricky it can be for HR pros when state and federal marijuana laws collide. However, Barbuto’s state (Massachusetts) has a law that directly contradicts the federal interpretation. The case, Barbuto v. Background. What the court said.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Even if the employer can show that a criminal history inquiry is job-related/consistent with business necessity, an individual can still bring a discrimination claim if he/she can show that there is a less discriminatory effective alternative means of achieving the business necessity. Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 12, 2018

He then filed a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and eventually filed a lawsuit. Mercy imposed its vaccination requirement in 2012. Fallon refused to receive the flu vaccine, asserting that it might do more harm than good. Risky Behavior. Lauren E.M.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 30, 2017

A recent decision illustrates that not every document alleging discrimination filed with such an agency amounts to a “charge.”. She was fired on February 1, 2012. The court opinion doesn’t say why, but we assume the employer articulated a legitimate nondiscriminatory reason.). He can be reached at sbrenneman@fslc.com.

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 7, 2017

Given the imperative that employers take all appropriate steps necessary to prevent and remedy workplace discrimination and harassment, DFEH’s guidance—although already recognized and followed by many employers—is welcome reinforcement. Preventing Harassment. every 6 months). Satisfying the burden of proof.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

He subsequently sought psychological treatment for the harassing conduct he experienced at work, which he claimed led to distractions and interfered with his performance. However, by May 20, Sam reported to his psychologist that things at work were better. Sam’s performance began to suffer about the same time.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

These acquisitions included a location at 1102 East 47th Street. Penny rehired most of the Strategic employees, but not “Leonard,” a well-known labor organizer who had been working at various Burger King stores for over 11 years and at the 47th Street store since early 2012. 8th Circuit’s Opinion.

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Insperity

JANUARY 13, 2015

Non-compliance of policies with anti-discrimination laws. In 2012, Pepsi Beverages agreed to pay $3.13 million and provide job offers and training to resolve a charge of race discrimination, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Social media as a screening method.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employee who is a qualified individual with a disability may not be subjected to discrimination or an adverse employment action on the basis of her disability. American Traffic Solutions (ATS) of Mesa hired “Sarah” as a violations processor in January 2008. VPH in 2012.

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Zenefits

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Paid lactation breaks and pregnancy accommodations for more workers are some of the changes that more of the Minnesota workforce will see at the beginning of 2022. Employers in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” will have to comply with two expanded workplace protections for nursing and expecting workers. Janeiro and Hadley M.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 26, 2017

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) forbids discrimination in employment based on disability and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to their employees’ disabilities. In early 2012, he was assigned to develop training materials for a customer. Words of Caution.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was the plaintiff in the suit, so the December 7 ruling was not only a win for employers but also a blow to the agency’s position. In the most recent case, the court considered a suit EEOC filed on behalf of Leokadia Bryk, a nurse working in the psychiatric ward at St. o) Appendix).

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 13, 2017

At a credit union in Indiana, employees reported that their CEO had recently become “disorganized, forgetful, and confused.” The board eventually fired him and he sued, alleging that the employer regarded him as disabled and fired him because of that perceived disability, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 1, 2017

Amaris sued, alleging disability discrimination. Also, despite the employer authorizing all of her requested leave, her attendance record did not improve. The law can, however, require exemptions from conduct rules. Kate McGovern Tornone is an editor at BLR. Providence St. Vincent Medical Center , 675 F.3d

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