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New court ruling: Employers responsible for IC’s conduct


October 2, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

The legal rule used to be simple: An employer isn’t responsible if an independent contractor discriminates. A new court ruling has changed all that. More…

Job board mistake that can lead to bias claims


September 25, 2009 by Sam Narisi

When does attempting to recruit a diverse group of applicants cross the line and become illegal discrimination? More…

Man fired for obscene Web use — or was it gender bias?


August 31, 2009 by Sam Narisi

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When IT finds someone’s been browsing offensive Web sites on a work computer, you’d normally fire the employee. But what happens when it’s a computer several employees share? More…

Who won this case: Terminated employee sues over mixed signals


August 6, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

An employee gets terminated and is given two different reasons for being let go. She sues the company, charging that the mixed signals prove she was let go so that the supervisor could hire a man to replace her. Who won this real-life case? More…

HR’s e-mail costs firm 175K


July 21, 2009 by Sam Narisi

Retaliation claims against employers have risen sharply in recent years. One way to protect your company: a thorough investigative procedure. Take this recent case: More…

7 most common documentation mistakes landing companies in court


July 13, 2009 by Carol Warner

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Time-strapped managers wear several different hats over the course of a busy work day. With all of these responsibilities, it’s no wonder some tasks slide to the back burner.  More…

Record number of bias claims filed against employers


March 19, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

Last year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission saw a record number of discrimination claims filed against employers. Why the big jump? More…

Hidden discrimination in online job ads


November 7, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

Advertising jobs online has long been considered a fair and equal method of recruiting. But the data on who responds may indicate that there’s hidden bias in online recruiting. More…

EEOC issues new religious-accommodation guidelines


November 6, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the number of religious-discrimination complaints against employers has gone up by 67%.  To address that, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidelines for employers on what’s considered a “religion” and what an employer’s obligations are for accommodating employees’ religious observations. More…

13 states consider workplace-bully laws


October 31, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

HR’s new function: Standing up to workplace bullies. What used to be considered a good idea may now become law.  More…


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