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We interrupt this mediation discussion for a NEW Supreme Court employment discrimination decision!

The Employer Handbook

” In 2012, the Supreme Court decided Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. In Hosanna-Tabor, an elementary school teacher brought an employment discrimination claim against her religious employer. Morrissey-Berru. The “ministerial exception.” Morrissey-Berru (available here ).

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Lineman Claims His Overtime, Training Opportunities Were Derailed On Basis of Race

HR Daily Advisor

An African-American railroad worker alleged that he was denied overtime and certain training due to race discrimination. In 1997, Amtrak hired “Luke” as a signal helper and then promoted him in 2001 to lineman in the company’s Electric Traction Department. His employer denied the allegations. What Happened.

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Fired Learning Consultant with Performance Problems Points to Racial Bias

HR Daily Advisor

A recent case highlights the importance of making sure that supervisors and managers are properly trained on documenting performance problems and personnel decisions. Turner, who is African American, was hired by McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC, in February 2007. On March 8, 2012, Turner received a written warning.

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Employment Benefits in Vietnam

Global People Strategist

In Vietnam, there are many factors to consider when hiring employees. Background checks, terms of employment, minimum wage, laws on discrimination, and harassment are just a few of the considerations. This includes cooperatives, farms, households, enterprises, and anyone who is hiring employees based on employment contracts.

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EEOC Unveils Strategic Plan for 2018-2022

Sterling Check

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal anti-discrimination laws which apply to hiring, wages and benefits. The outcome of this objective includes stopping discriminatory employment practices and giving victims of discrimination meaningful relief. EEOC’s Latest Strategic Enforcement Plan.

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Denying an employee’s attempt to rescind her resignation may be…retaliation?!?!

The Employer Handbook

She offered her resignation in June of 2012, but before finishing her employment, she testified against the Executive Director, Wayne Thibodeaux, claiming sexual harassment. Failing to do so in either case because the employee has [complained about discrimination] is nonetheless an adverse employment action.”

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Can an Employer Ask to See an Employee’s Social Media Account?

HR Daily Advisor

With access, they may assume they will find evidence of things like: Harassment or bullying; Sharing trade secrets; Illegal activity, such as drug use; Posting negative, harmful, or confidential things about customers; Proof of lies on applications; or. These laws started proliferating back in 2012 at the state level.