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WIRTW #486 (the “all apologies” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

Here’s what I read the past two weeks: Discrimination. Sexual Harassment Training … for 2017 — via HR Acuity. LGBT bias costs one employer the maximum amount allowed by law — via Eric Meyer’s Employer Handbook Blog. More Training Won’t Reduce Your Cyber Risk — via Harvard Business Review. Accused of sexual harassment?

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Don’t let this be the year that your business faces a big wage and hour lawsuit

The Employer Handbook

” Send Off. Today, for the myriad retweets and mentions that they give me on Twitter, I want to give a timely shout out to my friends at Seyfarth Shaw’s Workplace Class Action Blog and share with all of you suckers that a summary of their 2016 Workplace Class Action Report is now available.

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Pat yourselves on the back, employers. EEOC Charges dipped to a new 27-year low!!!??

The Employer Handbook

Although the data does not account for complaints of discrimination filed with state and local fair employment practices agencies, the number of Charges of Discrimination filed with the EEOC continues to decline. The percentage of EEOC Charges that include sex discrimination claims was basically flat. Disability: 24,238 (33.4

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The gender pay gap: How equal pay starts with hiring

Homebase

The gender wage gap refers to the difference in earnings between men and women. With social media being a leading contributing factor, consumers are pressuring companies to find real solutions for sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, and to pay workers fairly. Table of Contents What is the gender pay gap? In the United States.,

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Understanding the Gender Pay Gap: The Importance of Gender Pay Equity

UKG

Over the past century, more and more women have been entering the workforce, obtaining higher degrees, and clocking in more hours. To better understand the gender wage gap, we’ll go over the importance of gender pay equity, starting with its history and ending with steps you can take to address the wage gap.

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10 Challenging Issues Employers Will Face in 2016

TalentCulture

Here are the 10 most challenging employment issues facing employers in 2016 and suggestions on how to prepare: Same-Sex Marriage. An employer should revisit its policies and practices regarding EEO and discrimination, employee benefits, leave, marital status and tax information to lawfully implement this ruling. LGBT Rights.

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Are paralegals entitled to overtime under the FLSA? Probably.

The Employer Handbook

We explored discrimination, disability accommodations, family and medical leave. So, I asked the audience, which was comprised of most generalists, how many often worked more than 40 hours per workweek? Then, I asked how many were paid overtime for working over 40 hours per workweek. Many hands went up). Some hands went up).