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Title VII

'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.

by Tim Gould
December 6, 2013

'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.”

by Jared Bilski
April 12, 2017
discrimination, national origin, citizenship

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
eeoc discrimination guidance

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
management, retaliation, harassment

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:

May 14, 2009

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.

by Jared Bilski
October 3, 2017

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.

by Tim Gould
March 23, 2012

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.  

by Tim Gould
September 9, 2015

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? 

by Christian Schappel
September 21, 2016
race discrimination

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. 

by Christian Schappel
September 28, 2016

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. 

by Christian Schappel
December 9, 2016
discrimination, national origin, citizenship

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.

by Rachel Mucha
May 4, 2018

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.

by Jared Bilski
April 7, 2017

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.  

by Tim Gould
November 9, 2016

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.

June 3, 2008

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:

by Tim Gould
November 30, 2012

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