Lawsuits

Supervisor's petty snit made his company look vengeful

September 7, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Just days after a confrontation with her supervisor, an employee was arrested for having allegedly pulled a fire alarm. No charges were filed, and the employee sued. Did the courts see this as a case of wrongful retaliation? Read on to find out.

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Two words in a employment reference check cost millions

Two words in an employment reference check cost millions

April 30, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Two words uttered by a rogue line manager during an employment reference check cost his company $2.4 million. Read on and learn what he said and how his HR department could have prevented this costly lawsuit.

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New ruling on ADA regulations makes it harder for employees to sue

April 14, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Federal Court rulings on ADA regulations have raised the bar for plaintiffs in employee lawsuits. Previously, plaintiffs had to prove that disability discrimination was a factor in an adverse employment decision. The court said they now have to prove it was the only factor. Read on and learn what it means to you.

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Need to fire an older worker? EEOC shows you how

March 8, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

The EEOC has just given new guidance on how companies can be sure they avoid age discrimination in cases of termination. Managers should ask three key questions to be sure they are on safe legal ground.

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Religious discrimination: Charity should not have begun at work

March 5, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Employers who compel employees to make charitable contributions, especially to specific charities, run two risks: legal trouble and morale damage.

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Look out for family responsibilities bias

February 19, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Do your policies or practices subtly discriminate against family caregivers? If so, you're more likely than ever to get sued -- either in federal or local courts.

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