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Employee quits — and sues for unused vacation time

For some employees, unused vacation time can really pile up. So when an employee leaves and is sitting on a big number of unused hours, the question of whether that employee is entitled to be paid for the unused time can implicate a significant figure. So must the employee be paid for that time or […]

by Tom D'Agostino
January 25, 2021
must departing employee be paid for unused time

Court revives pay bias suit for female employee paid less than male predecessors

When there’s a discrepancy in pay between two similarly situated employees, there needs to be a tangible reason, like a difference in experience or training. But one company couldn’t offer a reason, and it landed in court for it. Made thousands less Sarah Lindsley worked for Omni Hotels in Texas for 16 years, starting out […]

by Rachel Mucha
January 22, 2021

New lawsuit: Employer used COVID as cover for wrongful termination

A new lawsuit says an employer used the COVID-induced economic downturn as an opportunity to illegally terminate a longtime employee who complained about allegedly unfair pay practices and other company conduct. Lawrence Pearson, one of the plaintiff’s attorneys, is calling it a clear case of “recessionary discrimination.” “Managers sense an opportunity, and think they have […]

by Tom D'Agostino
January 15, 2021
Longterm Employee Alleges Retaliation

Male candidate hired over experienced female, court says no gender bias

When an employee applied for a promotion and was passed over for an external male candidate, she sued for gender bias. But after reviewing the reasoning behind the decision, a court ruled there was no discrimination. Preselected hire? Pamela Harris worked as a seasonal landscaper for the City of Akron in Ohio. When there was […]

by Rachel Mucha
January 11, 2021
External Candidate Was More Qualified

Biz owes $160K for refusing pregnant worker light duty

The EEOC gave one company an expensive reminder that when a pregnant employee requests a reasonable accommodation, the employer must grant it. American Medical Response Ambulance Service (AMR), based in Spokane, WA, was sued by the EEOC when it failed to accommodate a pregnant employee. The worker asked for light duty toward the end of […]

by Rachel Mucha
January 6, 2021

NLRB: Employer violated NLRA by firing worker who reported racist manager

When several employees complained of a manager’s racist comment, a company suspended that manager. But when one employee demanded further action, he was let go, resulting in legal trouble for the company. Escalated complaint Tou Vang worked at a Nestle frozen pizza facility in Wisconsin. When a line manager made a racist comment, Vang and […]

by Rachel Mucha
December 30, 2020
Company Influenced Investigation

HR’s key role in COVID-19 compliance for 2021

HR pros are already running at full speed trying to keep up with the seismic changes brought on by the pandemic. You’re charged with taking the concrete steps needed to realize employers’ increased focus on employee wellbeing while also maintaining company culture, collaboration and employee loyalty in a remote work environment. And HR will be […]

by Tim McElgunn
December 20, 2020

Company owes $375K for firing pregnant employee

Firing an employee right after she reveals she’s pregnant is a surefire way to get the EEOC’s attention. Seattle-based company Oatridge Security Group was sued by the EEOC after dismissing an employee solely because of her pregnancy. According to the lawsuit, the employee shared with her manager that she was expecting and would need maternity […]

by Rachel Mucha
December 15, 2020
Pregnancy Discrimination Act Violated

Can firms require COVID-19 vaccines? What EEOC, OSHA say

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by Lynn Cavanaugh
December 9, 2020
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