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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
March 4, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
The questions: Does the ADA Amendments Act cover accommodation requests made on or after Sep. 25, 2008, the day President Bush signed the act? Or does the act cover only requests filed on or after Jan. 1, 2009, the effective date written into the law? More…
February 13, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

On January 29, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, opening a new door for employees who file discrimination complaints over pay decisions. Question: Should HR do a self-audit to make sure the company has no weak spots in its pay system? More…