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Learn MoreWhat’s the most common reason well-meaning employers end up in court? Manager mistakes that quietly turn into six-figure legal problems. Employment attorneys say these cases rarely start with bad intent. They start with front-line managers making avoidable mistakes that HR…
Nooses. White supremacy symbols. A manager who punished a worker for speaking up. That's what the EEOC says happened at a crane company -- and the fallout cost more than half a million dollars. But headline-grabbing figures and legal findings…
A federal district court in Texas has struck down portions of the EEOC’s harassment guidance, ruling that the agency overstepped its authority by asserting that Title VII requires employers to accommodate transgender employees' bathroom access, pronoun usage and dress preferences.…
Workplace bullying has long been a challenge, but during Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s especially important to highlight how such behavior directly harms employee well-being, diminishes productivity and exposes organizations to significant legal risks. Recognizing common bullying patterns allows HR…
When companies fail to enforce harassment policies, the cost isn’t just financial – it’s a hit to reputation, employee trust and legal standing. Walmart just learned this the hard way, agreeing to pay $415,112 to settle a lawsuit brought by…
As an HR professional, you can probably imagine the stress of an EEOC investigation and lawsuit. Two new reports from the agency show just how difficult things can get for employers. For example, if your company was on the wrong…
A party at the office is a great way to celebrate the year. Usually filled with food and games, these events develop and strengthen relationships between colleagues and build a better overall team dynamic. But sometimes, employees forget that the…
A federal jury in Washington state has returned a $237.6 million verdict in favor of a Black employee who filed a racial bias suit. The verdict, which is subject to appeal, includes $198 million in punitive damages. Tahvio Gratton began…
Bark If You’re Dirty, a pet store with locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, has agreed to pay $340,000 and provide additional relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of…
The EEOC announced that an employer it targeted in a race bias suit will pay $1.25 million and take other significant steps to end the litigation. The defendant in the race bias suit was Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc., which is…
How much porn at work is OK to watch? We hope your policy is zero. And as this lawsuit shows, the reasons for taking that policy seriously don’t just include cutting down on distractions and keeping the focus on work.…
Hostile environment? Some employers might think a single comment can never create an illegally hostile work environment. Those employers would be dead wrong. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (which covers Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas) just joined other…
Picture this: An employee reports a complaint. What's the best way to respond? When it comes to handling complaints, employers will need a clear process for handling workplace investigations. When faced with almost any workplace complaint or problem, companies can…
Four female employees in Washington state said they endured ongoing sexual harassment at work – but management didn’t do anything to stop it. That’s when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stepped in – and the company learned an expensive…
A federal appeals court has revived a prison employee’s Title VII claim that he was subjected to severe harassment at work based on his status as a transgender man. While working at Rogers State Prison in Georgia, Tyler Copeland began…
In today's increasingly diverse workplaces, avoiding harassment and bias is more important than ever. Former employment lawyer Janine Yancey, the founder and CEO of Emtrain, a company that provides training and resources on harassment and bias prevention, issued this warning…
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