'Integrity tests' for applicants? Really?
Here’s one we haven’t heard before: Employers subjecting applicants to “integrity testing” as part of the candidate screening process.
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'Put on your big boy pants': Takeaways from man's retaliation suit
When a male employee in a predominantly female workforce voices a gender discrimination complaint, it’s probably not the best idea to tell him to “suck it up” and “put on your big boy pants.”
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 […]
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.
4 ways Obama could change your recruiting plans
The Obama administration’s already brought some big employment law changes — and there’s likely more where that came from. Here’s a rundown of recently introduced bills that could impact your recruiting efforts:
A taste of its own medicine: EEOC ordered to fork over $1.9M for 'frivolous' claims
The EEOC has a long history among employers of filing lawsuits for dubious reasons, and in this case, that strategy seems to have come back to haunt it.
Age-bias legislation is resurrected in Senate
In June 2009, the Supreme Court issued a ruling making it tougher for employees to win age-bias lawsuits. Now legislation to negate that ruling has been reintroduced in the Senate.
Another female field worker harassment settlement: $3.8 million
Last week, we carried a story about a company that was forced to pay $30,000 for the alleged harassment of a female field worker. Here’s a similar tale — but the numbers are considerably larger.
Can you ban dreadlocks (or any other hairstyle) from workplace? Court says …
In a recent lawsuit, the EEOC tried to broaden the definition of race discrimination. Was it successful?
Can you make flu vaccinations mandatory?
As fears of coming down with a new, exotic strain of the flu increase, a lot of employers are asking the question: Can we require employees to get a flu shot? Here’s the answer.
Check your health plan: EEOC says denying this coverage is now discriminatory
Excluding a certain type of coverage from your company’s health plan has officially become risky business — even though it’s possible the same couldn’t have been said about this exclusion a few years ago.
Company out $5.1M after forcing employees to 'harness happiness'
Any employer would love to have workers who are emotionally aware and good at solving problems, but one company went about teaching these skills the wrong way.
Contradictory rulings on gay rights under Title VII: High Court showdown imminent?
A federal appeals court in Chicago just ruled that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. But the ruling actually muddies the waters of the issue for employers.
Court rules sexual orientation is covered under federal sex discrimination law
In a landmark decision, a federal district court has ruled that sexual orientation bias is a form of sex discrimination – and illegal under U.S. law.
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.
Does offering bagels and cream cheese constitute 'proselytizing'?
In this holiday season, a case which reminds us of just how complicated all this diversity stuff can get:
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