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Who won this case? Arab employee asked if he knows ‘terrorists’


June 27, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Managers, National origin discrimination, Who won?

In this real-life case, a Muslim employee performs poorly and is terminated. He sues the company for discrimination, noting that his boss made derogatory comments about Arabs and terrorism. Who won?

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Suppose you get an SSA “no match” letter: What now?


April 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Complaint investigation, Employment law, Hiring, Immigration, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, National origin discrimination, Records documentation

The Social Security Administration issues about 125,000 “no match” letters a year – meaning the Social Security Number an employee gave doesn’t match SSA records. Suppose you get one of those letters. What’s your next step?

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EEOC warns against screenings and tests that discriminate


April 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, Hiring, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, National origin discrimination, policies

Tests and other screening methods can be effective for determining whether someone’s a good fit for your organization. The problem comes in when the test results are used the wrong way or to the disadvantage of a particular group – even unintentionally.

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Tougher Homeland Security penalties for employers kick in Mar. 27


March 11, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, Hiring, Immigration, Latest News & Views, National origin discrimination

Be aware: Effective March 27, new, stiffer penalties kick in for employers who don’t follow the latest Homeland Security rules.

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