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The Importance of Employment Laws and Compliance

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Employment Law is a collection of different Laws to maintain the relationship between employee and employer in the organization but with including many subjects. This zone is comprised of both state and government laws and incorporates various subjects with the shared objective to secure specialists’ privileges.

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EEOC issues 2017 enforcement plan: 6 areas it’s targeting next

HR Morning

The plan will dictate where the agency will focus its compliance enforcement efforts from 2017 through 2021. In other words, if the agency investigates or sues an employer, chances are it’ll be in one of the primary enforcement areas outlined in its new Strategic Enforcement Plan. Accommodating pregnancy-related limitations.

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6th Circuit Rules Title VII Prohibits Transgender Discrimination

HR Daily Advisor

The former employee, a funeral director, had presented as a man for several years during her employment at the funeral home. In 2013, she told the owner she planned to present at work as a woman, wearing appropriate business attire. Farrell, JD, is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications.

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Disability Discrimination: Kentucky Court Reinstates Fired Worker’s Case

HR Daily Advisor

The court found an employee’s complaint contained sufficient allegations of discrimination based on her disability and her use of medical leave to move forward toward trial. In late 2013, Allison was diagnosed with lung cancer. The court disagreed and reinstated Allison’s disability discrimination claims.

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Discriminating against disabled workers, applicants costs utility $1.6 million

HR Morning

Employers feared that disability discrimination cases would skyrocket after Congress passed the ADA Amendments Act a few years ago. And the cost of the latest disability discrimination settlement: almost $1.6 Those fears are being realized. million. . Ignored doctor’s reports.

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Disability Discrimination: I Can See Clearly Now, My Job Is Gone

HR Daily Advisor

He took leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for his keratoconus four times between August 2010 and his termination in April 2013. In March 2013, MITRE became concerned about the debilitating effect that a potential government sequestration would have on its operations. Court’s Decision.

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Terminated Problem Employee Points to Discrimination, Retaliation as True Motives

HR Daily Advisor

Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit—which covers Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—recently upheld an employer’s trial court victory, providing useful guidance for employers seeking to manage difficult employees in the midst of workers’ compensation claims. Alleged Discrimination and Retaliation.