Was employee fired for catching co-workers in a compromising situation?
A former restaurant manager has filed a lawsuit, claiming she was fired for what she saw other managers doing in the facility’s banquet room one night.
Harassment
Was phony resume a good enough reason to fire him?
A company hires an employee and learns later that he lied on his resume. Is that always cause to fire someone?
Was this guy fired for conduct, or in retaliation for filing complaint?
An employee who’s in hot water for violating company policy files a sexual harassment claim. After he’s fired, he sues for retaliation. Did he win?
Watch out for these 8 workplace bully personality types
Workplace bullies have always been on the scene. But they’re now being recognized as productivity killers and potential legal threats to employers. Some researchers claim one in every three employees will experience bullying at work. And the experts say bullying costs businesses more than $200 billion a year due to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism and […]
What 4 new cases can tell us about sexual harassment in 2013
Sexual harassment claims may be down overall, but these recent cases show it’s as expensive as ever to get caught on the wrong side of a harassment complaint.
What? Hooded sheets plus a noose, and firm still skirts harassment charge
Despite mountains of damning evidence, one employer avoided losing a racially hostile workplace lawsuit. The ruling serves as a reminder to HR pros everywhere on the importance of clear policies and consistent follow-through.
What's ahead for employers? EEOC outlines its enforcement plan
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released its plan of attack for the next several years. And the agency wants to hear your opinion of it.
When customers harass employees: Employer pays $250K
Did you know that employers can be held liable if a customer harasses an employee? A personal care services provider will pay $250,000 to end a suit. The suit accused it of allowing caregivers to be harassed. It also said it retaliated against them when they complained. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Joyvida, LLC. […]
When employees' cursing gets you sued
Most people let a curse — or, in some instances, many curses — fly at work on occasion. Usually it isn’t a problem. Here’s an instance where it could be.
When L-O-V-E at work spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Yes, you can regulate romance in the workplace. But there’s a right way and a wrong way.
When workplace romance goes wrong, don't do what this company did
Workplace relationships are going to happen, no matter what. And when they do — and then fall apart — HR pros probably shouldn’t use this story as a guide on how to handle things.
Whoops: EEOC owes trucking firm $4.7 million
Not many HR pros would protest this recent trend that’s affecting some of the biggest employers in the U.S.
Whopping $17M verdict in ugly sexual harassment lawsuit
This is likely one of the worst harassment lawsuits you’ll hear about this year. And it’s going to cost the employer in question a lot of money.
Why the 'Pence Rule' is exactly how you shouldn't go about preventing sexual harassment
With new high profile sexual harassment allegations coming out on a daily basis, a lot of companies are considering policy changes and putting new protocols into place. One new rule not to establish? The Pence Rule.
Why this staffer's shocking off-site behavior wasn't harassment
This employee threatened to shoot his co-worker and her husband. Was the company somehow responsible?
Witness to harassment did nothing — company loses big
HR pros are used to reminding managers to report harassment they witness. As a recent case shows, that warning should be issued to members of the HR staff, too.
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