HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

CalChamber’s all-in-one 2023 California and Federal Labor Law poster combines the 18 separate state and federal employment notices that California employers must post, and reflects the required updates for the new year.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 3, 2017

District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, drives this point home—and reminds employers to train managers and supervisors on discrimination and sexual harassment in order to avoid these types of lawsuits in the future. She has been at BLR since 2014. Most recently, she graduated in 2014 with a MS of Educational Technology.

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Cornerstone On Demand

MARCH 29, 2017

In 2014, The Atlantic estimated that more than half the employees at startups were under 30. Being fresh and full of ideas may be good for generating new products, but a lack of experience (and a lack of confidence to stand up for what should be done) can get a company into serious employment law trouble.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 6, 2017

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.

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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 Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 21, 2016

He responded by filing a lawsuit against his employer alleging that he was discriminated against in violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts Gen. Chapter 151B, the state law prohibiting employment discrimination, including discrimination based on a disability.

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HR Morning

APRIL 27, 2016

A Texas company will pay over $1 million to learn a lesson in the dynamics of hiring discrimination: You can’t avoid a bias lawsuit from one minority group by favoring another. . will pay $1,042,000 as part of the settlement of a class race and national origin discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Lawler Foods, Inc.

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HR Morning

MAY 20, 2016

Think the feds aren’t serious about enforcing laws against disability discrimination? Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the consent decree, which was approved by U.S. In 2014, company revenues totaled $56.2 Check this: A recent case is going to cost home improvement retailer Lowe’s a cool $8.6

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination. Bruce” began his employment with General Nutrition Corporation (GNC) as a sales associate in 1999.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 5, 2017

’s (WCCS), executive director from March 2011 to October 20, 2014. He claimed his symptoms worsened significantly in 2013 and 2014 and limited his ability to sleep, concentrate, engage in social interaction, and use his hands. Clark” was employed as Warren County Community Services, Inc.’s Clark filed a lawsuit in the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 6, 2020

This decision largely restores the right for employers to restrict the use of company email for non-business purposes, reversing the 2014 Purple Communications decision. Employers should consult with legal counsel if they have any concerns regarding their email/IT resources policies.

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Cisive

MAY 3, 2021

The state of New York also considers medical marijuana patients as “disabled,” affording protections from state disability discrimination laws and limits employer actions. . There are some safety-sensitive exceptions. Pennsylvania (Specifically the city of Philadelphia).

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HR Morning

APRIL 1, 2016

This week, they made their complaint official, filing a federal wage discrimination charge with the EEOC. . And the men’s team earned $9 million in the 2014 World Cup for losing in the round of 16, while the women made $2 million when they won the 2015 championship. Last summer, after their World Cup win, members of the U.S.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 16, 2023

In fact, any employee that has an open diagnosis of ADHD is protected from discrimination under the ADA, and they have the right to request reasonable accommodations from their employers under certain conditions. If an employer isn’t made aware that an employee has ADHD, they can’t be expected to provide accommodations.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 20, 2017

6th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee—recently heard from a former Home Depot manager, claiming that he was discriminated against based on a “perceived” disability. Was this a case of disability discrimination? Sherman” worked as a store manager for Home Depot in Louisville.

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Ongig

JUNE 11, 2019

December 2014. The gist: Ongig’s own Jason Webster broke this story on December 11, 2014 in Uber Job Ad Reveals Company Mindset. 2014 to 2019. The gist: In March 2014, CareFusion was looking for a Senior Counsel, Procedural Solutions. Uber Job Ad Reveals Company “Growth at any Cost” Mindset.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 8, 2020

When disciplining a pregnant employee, a little bit of caution goes a long way toward limiting charges of pregnancy-bias discrimination. Back in 2014, she took maternity leave and then returned to work. Meanwhile, Elizabeth sued, alleging pregnancy discrimination. Shortly after, she earned a promotion. It tossed out her lawsuit.

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HRExecutive

JANUARY 7, 2015

In its 11th annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report , Chicago-based labor and employment law firm Seyfarth Shaw does a bit of both. The 844-page report, available here , analyzed 1,219 class-action rulings on a circuit-by-circuit and state-by-state basis to “capture key themes from 2014 and emerging trends facing U.S.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 25, 2016

Like California anti-discrimination laws, federal anti-discrimination laws make it illegal to retaliate against applicants or employees who complain about discrimination on the job, participate in an employment discrimination proceeding (such as an investigation or a lawsuit) or engage in other “protected activity.”.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The EO prohibits federal contractors from discharging or discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. Susan Schoenfeld, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 10, 2017

An AT&T customer service representative (CSR) recently filed a lawsuit against her employer citing disability discrimination, but the employer, citing attendance as an essential job function of her position, claimed she was terminated for her frequent absences. Was the employee discriminated against?

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The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

“I want to blog about this important, brand new medical marijuana employment law decision. This is a burgeoning area of the law, and this particular decision will enlighten my readers like few others I’ve written about.” Don’t get smoked like this employer. (I Image Credit: Pixabay ([link].

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 19, 2014

With the end of the year drawing nigh, today’s post will be my last of 2014 (barring any hot-off-the-presses breaking news). via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Do You Hear What I Hear? via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Do You Hear What I Hear? Accent Discrimination in the Workplace. —

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

What the heck does Don Mattingly have to do with employment law? In 2014, an Alabama federal judge dismissed the EEOC’s race-discrimination claims. ” “Discrimination on the basis of black hair texture (an immutable characteristic), is prohibited by Title VII.” However, EEOC v.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—recently issued a decision sending a race discrimination case back to the district court for trial. Nine months later, on May 15, 2014, he was fired. Sarah Bowers, a contributor to Indiana Employment Law Letter , can be reached at sarah.bowers@faegrebd.com.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

One of those warnings occurred on April 21, 2014, for arriving to work 1 hour late, and that was followed by a second warning on May 5 for arriving 15 minutes late. He also assisted with bringing unfair labor practice charges against the store in May 2014. Penny was aware of those activities. 8th Circuit’s Opinion.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

According to the Employment Development Department (EDD), young veterans may need particular assistance transitioning into civilian life. In 2014, the unemployment rate for California veterans under the age of 35 was 13.7 Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Even if the state is in a “state of emergency,” labor laws still apply. So, while this technically was bad for morale, it’s still perfectly legal—so long as there are no other employment laws being violated, such as discrimination. She has been at BLR since 2014.

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Ohio Employer's Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

My favorite page has a decided workplace theme: The entire book , which appears to have been floating around the internet since at least 2014, is worth your time. God knows, the news lately has been so glum that a little levity is never a bad thing, even if it’s at your lawyer’s expense.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 11, 2017

151B is the state statute that prohibits discrimination based on disability, and the interpretation of that statute sometimes differs from the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One area where the two statutes diverge is an employer’s obligation to transfer an employee to a vacant position. Massachusetts Gen.

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 14, 2017

Shiloh Community Development Corporation hired “Raegan” to work as a part-time data manager in February 2014. The court also concluded that the “soul sister” comment was a one-time remark that didn’t constitute discrimination or justify Raegan’s decision to leave her job. appeared first on HR Daily Advisor.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 18, 2017

The commission has alleged that the employee was protected by the law’s prohibition on discriminating against employees “regarded as” disabled. So it’s not immediately clear that the ADA applies, according to Jo Ellen Whitney , a senior shareholder at Davis Brown and an editor of the Iowa Employment Law Letter.

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

What the heck does Don Mattingly have to do with employment law? In 2014, an Alabama federal judge dismissed the EEOC’s race-discrimination claims. ” “Discrimination on the basis of black hair texture (an immutable characteristic), is prohibited by Title VII.” However, EEOC v.

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Here’s what I read this week (and last week): Discrimination Cancer and the Workplace: Tips for Employers and A Thanksgiving to Remember: When Cancer Strikes — via Dan Schwartz’s Connecticut Employment Law Blog Do you have a “ super” anti-harassment contract with your employees? —

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The EEOC claimed the company had discriminated against pregnant workers by subjecting them to different working conditions—and also told the workers they would not have been hired had the company known about their pregnancies. Even if you have no intention of discriminating, employee pregnancies can be tricky from a legal standpoint.

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Ohio Employer's Law

MARCH 11, 2016

Here’s the rest of what I read this week: Discrimination HR 101: Temporary disabilities and the ADA — via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Dilemma of the Month: When a Personal Matter Gets Professional — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas Preventing Discrimination For Dummies! —

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 22, 2015

Every year, claims of retaliation top the list of the most frequent charges filed with the EEOC, accounting for almost 43 percent of all claims filed in 2014. Retaliation claims also led employment complaints received by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing in 2014 (12,344 complaints). Not a member?

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