HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 29, 2017

It’s no secret that discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims based on disability cost employers plenty—and it’s not just the dollars awarded in damages (although, admittedly, some jury awards are eye-popping). It’s the time employers must spend defending claims. It’s the expense of litigation.

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 7, 2017

On May 2, 2017, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released its Workplace Harassment Guide, which advises employers how to develop an effective antiharassment program, respond to and investigate claims of harassment, and take appropriate remedial actions. Preventing Harassment.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. But, none should be happier than my friend, Dave Koller of Koller Law, LLC , who represents Ms. It’s a case called Minarsky v. 1,888 words long.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. But, none should be happier than my friend, Dave Koller of Koller Law, LLC , who represents Ms. It’s a case called Minarsky v. 1,888 words long.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Quite a few employment-related bills have passed the Legislature. Five bills that could significantly affect California employers are on the Governor’s desk awaiting review and action. In addition, the bill carries the threat of litigation for employers. October 15 is the last day for the Governor to act.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 18, 2016

These amendments go into effect April 1, 2016, and reinforce state law that it’s an employer’s affirmative duty to take reasonable steps to prevent and promptly correct discriminatory and harassing conduct. Live Webinar: Amended FEHA Discrimination & Harassment Regulations for April 1, 2016.

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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. Then, in August 2016, things got weird. A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In 1997, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accepted 16,394 charges alleging retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but that number swelled to 33,082 in 2016. However, that changed after she filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC in May 2011. Postal Service (USPS).

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues. Federal and state law both prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees or job applicants who assert their right to be free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 30, 2016

These amendments go into effect April 1, 2016, and reinforce state law that it’s an employer’s affirmative duty to take reasonable steps to prevent and promptly correct discriminatory and harassing conduct. In the past, employers with 5 to 49 employees posted a PDL notice — often referred to as “Notice A.”

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HR Morning

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

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. EEOC filed suit in U.S.

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The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 21, 2015

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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HRExecutive

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

The almost daily revelations of workplace sexual harassment should be enough to drive home the idea that if your company is tossing a holiday party this year, be extra careful. Reaching out to 150 HR representatives, the survey found 80 percent of employers plan to host holiday parties this year, approximately the same as last year.

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Ohio Employer's Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Today’s goal: Strive to be the type of employer that engenders this type of loyalty in your employees. Here’s what I read this week: Harassment. Friends Do NOT Let Friends Engage in Harassing Conduct — via Jonathan HR Law. Listening for Sexual Harassment — via HR Gazette. Discrimination. via The L•E•Jer.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shows that in Fiscal Year 2016, it filed fewer lawsuits and resolved fewer claims outside of court than it has in recent years, despite an increase in charges filed. Employers also paid less monetary relief. Preliminary data from the U.S. Charge Statistics. million in recoveries.

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

In general terms (I’ll get a little more specific below), the Blacklisting rules require prospective federal contractors and subcontractors to disclose anything that may appear on a laundry list of labor-and-employment-law faux pas. In 2014, President Obama signed the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the publication of a resource document, “ Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights ”, that explains workplace rights for applicants and employees who suffer with mental health conditions.

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 30, 2017

Most supervisors know that they risk personal liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Chapter 151B if they sexually harass a subordinate employee. Howard returned from leave on January 18, 2016. Supervisor = ‘Employer’ Under FMLA. designer491 / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 4, 2017

There’s a huge divide between the whistleblower’s view of a situation and the legal analyst’s view, says attorney Brad Cave of Holland & Hart LLP in Cheyenne, Wyoming—and editor of Wyoming Employment Law Letter. Cave’s suggestions came during the Annual Meeting of the Employers Counsel Network (ECN) in Nashville. Opposition.

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Ohio Employer's Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

In this session, you will learn the most important steps you can take right now to train your employees on effective cybersecurity awareness, to place your company in the best position to protect against a costly data breach. Join me and other industry for Elevate 2016 on November 10th. Discrimination. And the best part?

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Ohio Employer's Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

I made the mistake of playing with my mom, and let’s just say that I learned some things that a child should never know about his mother, no matter their respective ages. via The L•E•Jer Is It Harassment If A Supervisor Makes An Employee Wear a Speedo, Touches His Butt, and Asks Him Out For Drinks? —

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

In general terms (I’ll get a little more specific below), the Blacklisting rules require prospective federal contractors and subcontractors to disclose anything that may appear on a laundry list of labor-and-employment-law faux pas. In 2014, President Obama signed the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order.

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Ohio Employer's Law

MAY 6, 2016

A video posted by Jon Hyman (@jonhyman) on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:42pm PDT Here’s what I read this week: Discrimination Does Title VII Protect Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination? I’m pretty excited for my daughter’s next School of Rock performance. via Illusive Blog Is your website accessible to all job applicants? —

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 16, 2018

When the decision is based on misconduct, the letter should consist of a summary of the employer’s investigation findings: We have concluded, following our investigation, that your conduct toward other employees on January 16, 2018, violated the company’s antiharassment and discrimination policy. Deliver the News.

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 21, 2018

A car wash company provided its employees with a handbook setting forth its employment policies. The handbook was written in both English and Spanish, it required arbitration of employment disputes, and it denied an employee’s right to bring an action under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). A Nice Clean Job.

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has voted to issue new guidance on workplace harassment. Here is a copy of its proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” In June 2016, former Commissioners Chai R. Clayton County confirmed that Title VII prohibits discrimination based on LGBT status.

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HR Morning

OCTOBER 21, 2016

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. Protecting Vulnerable Workers, Including Immigrant and Migrant Workers, and Underserved Communities from Discrimination. This is a big deal.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Complaints of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct have dominated the news recently with allegations ranging from sexual threats, to groping, to sexual assault. The persistence of harassment in the workplace is borne out by the increasing numbers of sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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The Employer Handbook

APRIL 27, 2023

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Charlotte Burrows, U.S. The CFPB published a circular confirming that federal consumer financial laws and adverse action requirements apply regardless of the technology used.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 29, 2016

Amendments to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations have been approved and will take effect on April 1, 2016. The FEHA prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected classes. The amendments to the FEHA cover a wide range of topics, including: Who a covered “employer” is under FEHA.

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Tandem HR

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

With all of the upcoming holidays, employers may be wondering if they are legally obligated to offer employees paid time off for any of them. Is there an employment law compliance or any obligations regarding cultural holidays and religious beliefs? You are obligated to negate religious discrimination in the workplace.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 18, 2018

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently announced that it will conduct a telephonic survey of California employers to ask questions about their anti-harassment and diversity policies. Employers will be selected randomly for the phone interviews. Harassment complaint procedures.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 3, 2017

Sealy of Minnesota will pay $175,000 to resolve claims that it ignored severe racial harassment at a manufacturing plant in St. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Sealy’s inaction violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, under which harassment is a form of discrimination.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released detailed breakdowns of the 91,503 charges of workplace discrimination that the agency received in fiscal year 2016. The EEOC resolved 97,443 charges in FY 2016 — almost 5,000 more charges than the previous fiscal year. percent of all charges filed).

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

But, I’m taking a break from the shopping to wax employment law for you. Back on November 4, 2016, Judge Cathy Bissoon concluded in EEOC v. Scott Medical (opinion here ) that Title VII covers discrimination based on sexual orientation. So, the harassment continued and Mr. Massaro was forced to quit.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2015

The EEOC obtained more than $525 million for victims of discrimination in the workplace in fiscal year 2015. Responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to focus on its strategic priorities as outlined in its annual Performance and Accountability Report.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released detailed breakdowns of the 89,385 charges of workplace discrimination that the agency received in fiscal year 2015. The remaining discrimination charge statistics are as follows: Age: 20,144 (22.5 Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act: 257 (0.3

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