As reported in an online article for the Society for Human Resource Management by Lisa Nagele-Piazza, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) …
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Discrimination
Minimizing the Risk of Retaliation Claims
How is an employer to discipline an employee for misconduct when that same employee has filed harassment or discrimination complaint without risking a …
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Anti-Retaliation Guidance Issued by EEOC – Their Recommendation: Reporting Mechanisms
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues on August 29, 2016 to replace the …
EEOC EXEC’S: ANTI-HARASSMENT TRAINING DOESN’T WORK, EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES TO SPEAK UP DOES
“That was a jaw-dropping moment for us.” This was Commissioner Victoria A. Lipnic’s, of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), comment upon …
EEOC Battles National Origin Discrimination
For the first time since 2002, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced it is addressing matters of national origin discrimination under …
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ADA Claims – Prefer Prevention or Payouts?
Establishing unambiguous policies paired with training are a vital component for employers to avoid public consent decrees that resolve Equal Employment …
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Age Discrimination Cases on the Rise
As Baby Boomers are reaching and working beyond the age of 65, age related discrimination cases are on the rise. Employment lawyers report that clients having …
Employee Hotline Best Practices
According to the CDC, in 1965 more than 40% of the U.S. population smoked. After decades of persistent education, the general population has come to realize …
Criminal Background Checks – Proceed Cautiously
For those who are serious about anti-fraud efforts, it can be eye opening for some to learn that the EEOC protects those with criminal records from …
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Religious Accommodation: The Abercrombie Decision
The National Law Review has published a nice piece giving important considerations given the Abercrombie decision. Five key points are identified: Don’t …
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