Company pays largest settlement in EEOC history
March 9, 2010 by Christian Schappel
A major department store chain recently paid through the nose for failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. More…
March 9, 2010 by Christian Schappel
Cost of noncompliance: Company pays $4.3M in suit
February 4, 2010 by Christian Schappel
A New York company recently learned an expensive lesson about wage and benefits discrimination. More…
EEOC provides help understanding new ADA rules
October 9, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
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…
Don’t forget the EEO-1 filing deadline
September 11, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
September 30 is the filing deadline for certain employers who must submit an EEO-1 form the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. More…
Should you hide this EEOC document from your employees?
July 31, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
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…
7 most common documentation mistakes landing companies in court
July 13, 2009 by Carol Warner
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…
12 do’s and don’ts to avoid ‘caregiver’ lawsuits
April 28, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Noting that there’s been an increase in lawsuits and complaints about bias against family caregivers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a list of typical offenses — usually committed by frontline managers — that have led to charges against employers. More…
10 Crucial steps when you’re hit with an EEOC complaint
April 24, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
How employers respond to an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint often spells the difference between a speedy, successful defense and a nightmare investigation. More…
HR’s lighter side: EEOC commits labor violation
April 3, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
It’s not so rare that an employer might commit a Fair Labor Standards Act violation. But, jeez, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? 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…
