Harassment

‘But he’s my supervisor’: Is biz automatically liable for harassment?

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by John Walston

April 30, 2019

'Bruised feelings' don't cut it in same-sex harassment lawsuit, court rules

A supervisor touches a subordinate’s butt, continually makes comments on his appearance and asks him out for drinks. Seems like a pretty solid case of sexual harassment, right?

by Tim Gould

March 4, 2016

'But he showed me his … Why can't I sue for sexual harassment?'

Let’s set the scene for a recent lawsuit: A male worker exposed himself to a female co-worker and showed her explicit pictures of himself. Then, word spread about the incident in the workplace. Sounds like a slam-dunk sexual harassment lawsuit, right?

by Christian Schappel

January 27, 2016

'Hostile work environment'? One bad act can do it

Here’s a crucial reminder for your managers: A single incident can create a “hostile work environment.”

by Tim Gould

November 10, 2010

'How's that NOT harassment? He put his hands on her'

When is putting your hands on a co-worker and preventing her from leaving the room NOT sexual harassment?

by Christian Schappel

November 20, 2015

'It's not discrimination if we never tell her'

There’s a misconception that e-mail can ever be truly private. As this recent case shows, there’s always a chance that messages will find their way into the hands of unintended recipients.

December 14, 2009

'She never reported harassment': A 3-factor test determined who's liable

Imagine being sued by an employee who claims she was sexually harassed, but she never bothered to report it to anyone. Your company won’t be held liable, right? Well, you’ve got to pass a three-pronged test first, according to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.

by Christian Schappel

February 3, 2016

'Textual harassment': Should you ban text messages at work?

A total of 46 states have cyber-stalking laws on the books, including penalties for harassment via text message. What’s an employer’s responsibility for monitoring text messages and acting on potentially offensive communication?

by Jim Giuliano

November 19, 2009

'Tis the season — to be extra careful about holiday legal issues

Ah, the holidays. Time for good cheer, love of family and friends, warm memories — and the potential for some nasty legal hassles for HR.

by Tim Gould

December 5, 2012

1 in 3 say they’ve had an office romance

It’s Valentine’s Day, when romance blooms in the hearts of workers — and employers worry about sexual harassment claims.

by Tim Gould

February 11, 2011

11 reasons to pay attention to EEOC's new discrimination guidance

The EEOC’s latest proposed guidance covers a topic a lot of employers probably think they already know well: national origin discrimination. But the new guidance throws in a few wrinkles about what’s considered discriminatory — and how to stay in compliance — that employers need to know. The proposed guidance released by the EEOC expresses […]

by Christian Schappel

June 8, 2016

3 costly mistakes that could be lurking in your documentation

It’s not always what’s missing from employee documentation that could get you in trouble. It’s also what may already be in your documentation that could land you on the wrong end of a lawsuit.

by Christian Schappel

November 11, 2016

3 dangerous myths supervisors have about sexual harassment

Sad to say, most charges of sexual harassment grow out of some common misunderstandings about what the danger signs are. Time and time again, supervisors use those misunderstandings as a defense — and companies pay for it.

by Jim Giuliano

August 1, 2008

3 EEOC targets to address in your harassment training

The EEOC just issued proposed enforcement guidance on workplace harassment, and it provides a window into the kinds of things the agency’s now looking to prevent – through litigation if necessary.

by Christian Schappel

February 8, 2017

3 employment cases at the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court just began its new term. A lot of what they do will have a big impact on HR.

October 20, 2008

3 little words from CEO propel worker's retaliation lawsuit

Here’s more proof that managers (and executives) need to keep their opinions to themselves and just stick to the facts when disciplining employees. Otherwise, they could create a path for employees to sue.

by Christian Schappel

March 1, 2017

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