Sexual Discrimination

Restraining order leads to sexual discrimination lawsuit – so what should boss do?

June 27, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

An employee was granted a restraining order against a coworker following a violent after-hours encounter. But did that mean one of them had to be fired? Not necessarily. Read on to learn how this scenario spawned a sexual discrimination lawsuit.

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Mrs. complained, Mr. was fired: Supreme Court says he has a retaliation case

January 25, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

If an employee engages in protected activity, and shortly thereafter a member of his or her family is terminated, is that grounds for a retaliation case? According to the Supreme Court, yes. Read on to learn what the high court said, and how it might affect your organization.

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Stupid Manager Tricks: Bosses From Hell

January 7, 2011 by Stephen J. Meyer

Most managers are decent human beings who respect their employees and work hard to maximize team productivity. But then there are the ones whose blunders land them in hot water. Read on to see some of the inexplicably true horror stories from the world of management.

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If you were the judge: Was it mutual flirtation or harassment?

September 27, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Everyone thought Cami and Mark were in a relationship, so when Cami claimed Mark was harassing her, nobody bought it, and she was eventually fired. She later sued for sexual harassment. Did the court think she had a case? Read on to find out.

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Boss persecuted employee for the way she dressed, and got sued

August 27, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

A female employee was reprimanded for wearing clothing that her supervisor found inappropriate, despite the fact that there was no dress code violation. The employee sued for sexual harassment. Did the courts rule in her favor? Read on to find out if the supervisor made a costly mistake.

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