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4 FLSA amendments proposed in Congress

The Paycheck Fairness Act may have stalled in the Senate, but there’s no shortage of new bills before both houses of Congress that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act.

by Christian Schappel
June 21, 2012

A little too fishy? Older workers laid off while younger workers stay

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by John Walston
April 30, 2019

Applicant passed over for someone younger: Age bias?

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by John Walston
January 10, 2019

Are you advertising for 'digital natives'? You might want to rethink that

There seems to be a new code word for coveted young job candidates: “Digital natives.” And if you use it, you could be opening yourself up to an age discrimination charge.  

by Tim Gould
May 6, 2015

Company's mandatory retirement policy cost it $47K

Firing an employee for violating company policy isn’t unusual. And typically, policies help companies defend their actions.  But when the policy is discriminatory, following it can be costly. 

by Rachel Mucha
March 23, 2018
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Court: Firing older workers to lower health costs won't cut it

There are plenty of legal tactics employers can use to lower their healthcare premiums. Firing workers over the age of 65 is not one of them.

by Jared Bilski
December 17, 2014
ada, wellness programs

Courts make it harder to fight retaliation claims

The Supreme Court recently ruled on two employment cases. The result: It’s now even harder to fight retaliation claims.

June 3, 2008

Crafting waivers that'll keep you out of court

Offering severance agreements that ask employees to waive the right to sue can help tough layoffs go smoother. But companies can’t forget these special rules regarding age discrimination claims.

May 28, 2008

Did CEO really call veteran staffer 'old and ugly?'

This company tried to win an age bias suit on a technicality after a CEO called a worker “old and ugly.” Here’s why it didn’t work. 

by Dan Wisniewski
September 11, 2013

EEOC budget proposal shows what’s getting the feds’ attention

by Jim Giuliano
February 28, 2008

EEOC data show Title VII retaliation cases rising

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported in late January that it fielded 72,675 charges of workplace discrimination in 2019, the largest number alleging retaliation. Those figures don’t include any charges filed with state or local fair employment agencies, which EEOC does not report. The number was down slightly from 2018’s tally of more than […]

by Tim McElgunn
February 13, 2020

EEOC updates guidance as return-to-work accelerates

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on June 11 released updates to its document “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” The guidance, presented in a Q&A format, is especially critical as more businesses prepare to re-open facilities for the first time since state governments issued stay-at-home […]

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June 11, 2020

EEOC: Employee fired for being ‘too American,’ old

Recruitment firm made comments that were ‘ageist in nature.’

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by Lynn Cavanaugh
October 20, 2020
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Feds give employees a new tool to sue you

Here’s some great news: If the Department of Labor’s too overloaded to handle your employee’s FLSA or FMLA complaint, a new federal program will help that worker get in touch with a lawyer who can pursue the matter.

by Tim Gould
December 6, 2010

Feds up the ante on workplace law violations

This year, employers may be surprised to find the penalty for failing to file a Form 5500 jumped all the way to $2,063 per day (up from $1,100). But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.  

by Jared Bilski
July 27, 2016

HR recordkeeping: What you need to hang on to, and for how long

Responsible HR recordkeeping starts long before any job candidate walks through the door the first time, and doesn’t end until long after the person leaves.

by Tim Gould
May 2, 2013

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