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Did You Fire for Cause or Out of Retaliation?

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Still, if a court finds that you fired or demoted an employee out of retaliation rather than for cause, you violated the law by obstructing the employee’s “ protected activity ,” or the right to speak out about a problem or concern. How employers retaliate. Threatening, intimidating, or harassing workers. Cases in point.

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#MeToo Takeaways from the Case of Bikram Choudhury

HR Daily Advisor

As a perpetual practitioner of employment law, several aspects of the story told in Bikram resonated with me, particularly given the #MeToo moment through which we are living. Sexual Assault and Harassment. In addition, Choudhury also held nine-week intensive training courses for prospective Bikram Yoga instructors.

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Huge $5M EEOC settlement spotlights an enforcement priority that you may be overlooking

The Employer Handbook

In late December of 2012, the EEOC approved its Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2013-2016. This priority entails targeting disparate pay, job segregation, harassment, trafficking and discriminatory policies affecting vulnerable workers who may be unaware of their rights under the equal employment laws, or reluctant or unable to exercise them.

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3 Steps to Protect Information While Leveraging Social Media

HR Daily Advisor

The number of companies maintaining a corporate presence on social media rose from 34% in 2008 to 77% in 2013 according to SHRM Survey Findings: Social Networking Website and Recruiting/Selection. partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., Garrison , Esq.—partner

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Employer Probably Should ?Give a f about? Employee?s Religion

HR Daily Advisor

And it’s no wonder that in our religiously pluralistic nation, employers and employees find it difficult to navigate the religious accommodation requirement in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But when is an employer put on notice that an employee needs a religious accommodation? benjaminec / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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Courts Uphold Dismissal of Fired NFL Coach’s Defamation Claims

HR Daily Advisor

You may remember that Jonathan Martin, a former starting offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins, suddenly left the team during the 2013 season. After he left the team because of harassment, a workplace investigation led to the firing of one of the coaches. In 2013, Martin was 24 years old and in just his second NFL season.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

HR professionals must now navigate a labyrinth of laws and regulations that govern everything from labor standards to digital workspaces. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on key areas of change in HR laws and regulations that every HR professional should be aware of. Changes in labor laws 1.