The new guidance covers national origin discrimination, and it has replaced the EEOC’s 2002 compliance manual section on that topic. Of course, employers already know they can’t discriminate against individuals on the basis of their national origin. MORE
Circuit Court begrudgingly decided that banning sexual orientation discrimination isn’t guaranteed by law. See Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination lawsuits take hold.). The post EEOC’s Position on Sexual Orientation Discrimination appeared first on HR Daily Advisor. MORE
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Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently ruled , in what many have described as a ground-breaking decision, that discrimination based on an employee’s transgender status is discrimination based on “sex” in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) HR News Legal - Compliance & Policies Title VII (EEOC) Transgender Uncategorized Featured legal issuesThe U.S. MORE
The law requires that all reports of unlawful discrimination be promptly investigated and remedial action be taken as warranted. documenting that you followed the law is the best defense to any discrimination charge. The post What Happens when an Alleged Harasser Claims Discrimination? MORE
Discrimination & Harassment Employment Law Pay and Benefits Special ReportOne of the most common pay-determining techniques could now put your company in legal danger. The 9th U.S. MORE
In 2014, a federal court in New York pronounced that refusing to hire DACA recipients with employment authorization could constitute “alienage discrimination” under the Civil Rights Act of 1866. National origin discrimination and citizenship status discrimination are distinct in nature. MORE
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Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed course, ruling on February 26 that discrimination based on sexual orientation amounts to discrimination based on sex in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The 2nd U.S. MORE
But now, a lawsuit claims the tech giant is actually discriminating against an unexpected group of workers. Filed by two ex-employees, a new lawsuit claims that Google actually discriminates against white, male conservative employees. MORE
In essence, what the court said was that employers aren’t prohibited from discriminating against employees because of sexual orientation. When Hively’s part-time employment contract wasn’t renewed by the college, she filed a claim with the EEOC alleging sexual orientation discrimination. MORE
How am I not supposed to see this as gender discrimination? To read the answer, click here: Possible Gender Discrimination. The post Possible Gender Discrimination appeared first on Evil HR Lady I have been in my current job for about one year. I have been working in my industry for eight years and have an MBA. When I applied, the minimum experience was two years. A new man has started in the development program, which is a higher level. MORE
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It’s not just people who fabricate complaints of discrimination at work who can be fired, but those whom you believe fabricated discrimination claims. Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) HR News Legal - Compliance & Policies Title VII (EEOC MORE
Now, even if you’re trying to help individuals work for your company, you could be charged with discrimination. . Treating workers differently in either process could now lead to charges of national origin discrimination or citizenship status discrimination. MORE
HR discrimination hiring discrimination name discrimination race unconscious biasAccording to a new study, candidates with names of Asian origin are less likely to book interviews. The joint Ryerson Munk School of Business and University of Toronto study found that even when Asian candidates had higher degrees and better resumes than other applicants, they still landed fewer interviews — and obviously, were therefore less likely to […] Source. MORE
When this employer rolled out its parental leave policy a few years ago, it probably never imagined it would be facing an EEOC discrimination lawsuit by one of its employees. The EEOC filed a discrimination lawsuit against Estee Lauder Companies Inc. MORE
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In yesterday’s Advisor , we took at look at some ways to avoid age discrimination in job posts and in the job application. Now let’s continue by looking at ways to avoid age discrimination during the interview. Avoiding Age Discrimination: Tips for the Interview. MORE
Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) Job Postings Legal - Compliance & Policies Featured legal issuesLaw firms, among other businesses, are notorious for seeking non-partner candidates with experience within a range of years: “1-4 years,” “5-8 years,” “with about 10 years of experience.”. MORE
Fastenal has entered into a conciliation agreement with the OFCCP to settle allegations of hiring discrimination at its Denton, Texas facility. According to the conciliation agreement, OFCCP alleges that between November 6, 2012 – November 6, 2014, Fastenal discriminated against female, Black, and Hispanic applicants in the hiring process for its 8B Part-Time Laborer Job Group. Recruitment Process Workplace Discrimination Sex Discrimination Gender Discrimination MORE
On December 15, 2016, The California Court of Appeal ruled to reverse a sexual orientation discrimination claim, allowing the case to now proceed to trial. As such, isn’t this discrimination and not what is continually being referred to as reverse discrimination? MORE
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibiting age bias against workers 40 years of age and older. On June 14, the EEOC held a meeting to explore age discrimination in the United States workforce and future challenges. MORE
Discrimination HR News Legal - Compliance & Policies Sexual Discrimination Featured legal issuesThe US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. However, the 7-2 decision sets no precedent, instead the majority said the Colorado Civil Rights Commission showed a “hostility toward the sincere religious beliefs” of baker Jack Phillips when it said he violated the couple’s rights. MORE
The employee filed a charge of sex discrimination with the EEOC, which ultimately brought a lawsuit against the funeral home in federal district court, claiming discrimination based on sex and gender identity. Employment Law 2018 fire an employee sex workplace discrimination MORE
If not, you could unwittingly become the victim of employment discrimination at work or suffer from having your rights violated. The post Employment Discrimination: Know Your Rights Regarding Employment, Discrimination, and Actions You Can Take appeared first on New To HR. Global Law attorney disciplinary discrimination Grievance HarassmentDo you know your rights as an employee? MORE
“Help Wanted” ads have evolved significantly since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was first enacted in 1967—from classified ads in the local newspaper, to listings on company websites and online jobs sites like ZipRecruiter.com and Indeed.com. MORE
Here, we’ll look at how to coordinate the FMLA with discrimination laws. Pregnancy Discrimination. The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) applies to employers that have at least 15 employees. Genetic Discrimination. MORE
The EEOC reminds us that there are protections against religious and ethnic discrimination that employers must abide by. The EEOC specifically says: “Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, country of origin, race, or color. Employers are prohibited from discriminating in all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignments, pay, and termination. MORE
We all understand that filing a discrimination charge with a government agency is protected activity, but one employee recently claimed that withdrawing such a charge is also protected. Raising the issue of discrimination/retaliation during the February 23, 2015, meeting with her supervisor. MORE
I think when most of us hear about a sex discrimination lawsuit we have a tendency to think a woman has filed a claim for discrimination on the basis of her sex. age discrimination discrimination EEOC sex discrimination men as the object of sex discrimination MORE
Or, more to the point, can an employer run afoul of discrimination laws by making an employment decision based on one’s hairstyle? He claimed sex discrimination, based on a policy that required men, but not women, to maintain short hair. Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair. MORE
‘Too many pregnant workers’ When Fassbender sued for pregnancy discrimination, the company claimed she was fired for violating its “no fraternization” policy — Fassbender had received a romantic note from an inmate and hadn’t reported it immediately. Proper anti-discrimination training can help managers avoid missteps like this. MORE
As I approach my 67 th birthday (July 7 th for those of wishing to send gifts) I am continually frustrated by reading stories and listening to friends talk about incidents of age discrimination. Grey hair does not mean that someone wants to retire. MORE
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As I approach my 67 th birthday (July 7 th for those of wishing to send gifts) I am continually frustrated by reading stories and listening to friends talk about incidents of age discrimination. Grey hair does not mean that someone wants to retire.
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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibiting age bias against workers 40 years of age and older. On June 14, the EEOC held a meeting to explore age discrimination in the United States workforce and future challenges.
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Google has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging it discriminates against white male conservatives. Diversity Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) HR News Legal - Compliance & Policies Sexual Discrimination Featured legal issues
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FEBRUARY 13, 2018
“Help Wanted” ads have evolved significantly since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was first enacted in 1967—from classified ads in the local newspaper, to listings on company websites and online jobs sites like ZipRecruiter.com and Indeed.com.
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JUNE 4, 2018
Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) Job Postings Legal - Compliance & Policies Featured legal issuesLaw firms, among other businesses, are notorious for seeking non-partner candidates with experience within a range of years: “1-4 years,” “5-8 years,” “with about 10 years of experience.”.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Age discrimination often happens inadvertently. Yet, age discrimination—both intentional and unintentional—still happens frequently during the recruiting process. What can a hiring company do to reduce the amount of age discrimination that may occur at any point along the way?
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On December 15, 2016, The California Court of Appeal ruled to reverse a sexual orientation discrimination claim, allowing the case to now proceed to trial. As such, isn’t this discrimination and not what is continually being referred to as reverse discrimination?
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JUNE 1, 2018
‘Too many pregnant workers’ When Fassbender sued for pregnancy discrimination, the company claimed she was fired for violating its “no fraternization” policy — Fassbender had received a romantic note from an inmate and hadn’t reported it immediately. Proper anti-discrimination training can help managers avoid missteps like this.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
We all understand that filing a discrimination charge with a government agency is protected activity, but one employee recently claimed that withdrawing such a charge is also protected. Raising the issue of discrimination/retaliation during the February 23, 2015, meeting with her supervisor.
TLNT: The Business of HR
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
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JUNE 20, 2018
The law requires that all reports of unlawful discrimination be promptly investigated and remedial action be taken as warranted. documenting that you followed the law is the best defense to any discrimination charge. The post What Happens when an Alleged Harasser Claims Discrimination?
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
In yesterday’s Advisor , we took at look at some ways to avoid age discrimination in job posts and in the job application. Now let’s continue by looking at ways to avoid age discrimination during the interview. Avoiding Age Discrimination: Tips for the Interview.
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DECEMBER 2, 2016
How am I not supposed to see this as gender discrimination? To read the answer, click here: Possible Gender Discrimination. The post Possible Gender Discrimination appeared first on Evil HR Lady I have been in my current job for about one year. I have been working in my industry for eight years and have an MBA. When I applied, the minimum experience was two years. A new man has started in the development program, which is a higher level.
OmegaHR Solutions
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As we close in on the 50 th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) the EEOC announced the settlement of a long-lived age discrimination suit against Texas Roadhouse. How many were discriminated against? What caused this discrimination?
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MARCH 31, 2017
Here, we’ll look at how to coordinate the FMLA with discrimination laws. Pregnancy Discrimination. The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) applies to employers that have at least 15 employees. Genetic Discrimination.
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JUNE 7, 2018
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JANUARY 26, 2017
HR discrimination hiring discrimination name discrimination race unconscious biasAccording to a new study, candidates with names of Asian origin are less likely to book interviews. The joint Ryerson Munk School of Business and University of Toronto study found that even when Asian candidates had higher degrees and better resumes than other applicants, they still landed fewer interviews — and obviously, were therefore less likely to […] Source.
HR Morning
MARCH 15, 2017
In essence, what the court said was that employers aren’t prohibited from discriminating against employees because of sexual orientation. When Hively’s part-time employment contract wasn’t renewed by the college, she filed a claim with the EEOC alleging sexual orientation discrimination.
New to HR
JUNE 14, 2018
If not, you could unwittingly become the victim of employment discrimination at work or suffer from having your rights violated. The post Employment Discrimination: Know Your Rights Regarding Employment, Discrimination, and Actions You Can Take appeared first on New To HR. Global Law attorney disciplinary discrimination Grievance HarassmentDo you know your rights as an employee?
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). So, what should employers do to avoid disability discrimination?
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MARCH 4, 2016
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HR Morning
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Whether or not sexual orientation discrimination is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has been hotly debated by several courts in recent months.
HR Morning
JANUARY 17, 2018
But now, a lawsuit claims the tech giant is actually discriminating against an unexpected group of workers. Filed by two ex-employees, a new lawsuit claims that Google actually discriminates against white, male conservative employees.
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 28, 2018
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently ruled , in what many have described as a ground-breaking decision, that discrimination based on an employee’s transgender status is discrimination based on “sex” in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) HR News Legal - Compliance & Policies Title VII (EEOC) Transgender Uncategorized Featured legal issuesThe U.S.
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 14, 2018
The employee filed a charge of sex discrimination with the EEOC, which ultimately brought a lawsuit against the funeral home in federal district court, claiming discrimination based on sex and gender identity. Employment Law 2018 fire an employee sex workplace discrimination
OmegaHR Solutions
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
National origin discrimination is certainly in the news today. dismal conditions in their home countries and due to the rise in terroristic act national origin discrimination has been at the forefront of many discrimination cases. The lesson here is just don’t discriminate.
HR Morning
JANUARY 18, 2017
Now, even if you’re trying to help individuals work for your company, you could be charged with discrimination. . Treating workers differently in either process could now lead to charges of national origin discrimination or citizenship status discrimination.
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Circuit Court begrudgingly decided that banning sexual orientation discrimination isn’t guaranteed by law. See Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination lawsuits take hold.). The post EEOC’s Position on Sexual Orientation Discrimination appeared first on HR Daily Advisor.
TLNT: The Business of HR
JUNE 22, 2017
It’s not just people who fabricate complaints of discrimination at work who can be fired, but those whom you believe fabricated discrimination claims. Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) HR News Legal - Compliance & Policies Title VII (EEOC
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
OmegaHR Solutions
MARCH 27, 2017
I think when most of us hear about a sex discrimination lawsuit we have a tendency to think a woman has filed a claim for discrimination on the basis of her sex. age discrimination discrimination EEOC sex discrimination men as the object of sex discrimination
Ohio Employer's Law
APRIL 30, 2018
Or, more to the point, can an employer run afoul of discrimination laws by making an employment decision based on one’s hairstyle? He claimed sex discrimination, based on a policy that required men, but not women, to maintain short hair. Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair.
HR Morning
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
When this employer rolled out its parental leave policy a few years ago, it probably never imagined it would be facing an EEOC discrimination lawsuit by one of its employees. The EEOC filed a discrimination lawsuit against Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
BALANCEview HR
MARCH 30, 2018
Fastenal has entered into a conciliation agreement with the OFCCP to settle allegations of hiring discrimination at its Denton, Texas facility. According to the conciliation agreement, OFCCP alleges that between November 6, 2012 – November 6, 2014, Fastenal discriminated against female, Black, and Hispanic applicants in the hiring process for its 8B Part-Time Laborer Job Group. Recruitment Process Workplace Discrimination Sex Discrimination Gender Discrimination
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