Manager assumes disabled applicant can’t do the job
November 3, 2009 by Sam Narisi
This recent case should give managers a warning not to make assumptions about job candidates based on appearance. More…
This recent case should give managers a warning not to make assumptions about job candidates based on appearance. More…

Ever since the ADA Amendments Act got passed in January, employers and HR managers have been asking, “So, what does all this mean?” The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has finally gotten around to giving some answers. More…
When does attempting to recruit a diverse group of applicants cross the line and become illegal discrimination? More…

It’s a constant challenge for employers: Offering the benefits and incentives that employees desire without running into compliance problems with the feds. More…
The excuse “The dog ate my homework” didn’t work in school — was there any chance it’d hold up in federal court? More…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just came out with a document that some are calling “How to Sue Your Employer.” Rather than cursing (and hiding) the document, employers might be better served by using its contents to avoid a lawsuit. More…
Not all sexual harassment claims are alike. But managers still need to take them seriously, even if they don’t fit the expected pattern. More…
The EEOC recently sent out notices that could give some employees who’ve filed unsuccessful bias claims a second chance to take an employer to court. More…
Not all sexual harassment claims are alike. But managers need to take them seriously, even if they don’t fit the expected pattern. More…

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…