Workplace Discrimination

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Does being refused a new office equal retaliation?

July 5, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Handling an employee's discrimination claims is tough enough as it is. Throw worries about retaliation on top of that, and it gets even harder. Employers have to be extra careful not to do anything that could be construed as an adverse action towards an employee claiming discrimination. Read on to learn what to do to steer clear of retaliation suits.

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Sneezing from Allergies

ADA: Perfume leads to expensive disability settlement

June 9, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Could perfume use by a co-worker really be the basis for an ADA claim? You might not think so, but one manager learned the hard way that even seemingly innocuous claims can't be ignored. Read on to learn what happened and how this ADA claim lead to a $100k settlement.

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Proud Parents at the School Event

Is parental leave for school events on your radar?

June 4, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Parental leave for school events is an important but unaddressed concern in many companies. More and more, employees want a greater work-life balance and savvy HR leaders are working to help them achieve that goal. Here are guidelines for crafting a sound parental leave policy.

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ADA Discrimination: What do you do when performance plummets?

ADA Discrimination: What do you do when performance plummets?

May 28, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

If an employee's performance begins to falter, you can document and correct it without regard to their disability. But if you don't reasonably accommodate that person, then it's ADA discrimination. Read on and learn how your company can stay in full ADA compliance while both protecting workers' rights and employee performance standards.

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Discrimination in the workplace: Who's most likely to trigger a lawsuit?

Discrimination in the workplace: Who's most likely to trigger a lawsuit?

May 26, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Nobody in your organization is more likely to trigger a discrimination in the workplace lawsuit than your managers. But an in-depth self-evaluation can help stop them from acting on hard-wired biases about other groups. Read on and learn a simple decision-making model that helps negate bias and prevent discrimination lawsuits.

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Justified employee termination or discrimination? You make the call

May 19, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Even when an employee termination seems perfectly justifiable, managers need to think twice. Is it possible that the employee will claim discrimination? Is there any reason the courts might see his point? Did you follow a sound progressive discipline process? Is it documented? Here's an actual case where all of these questions came into play.

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Meeting your ADA requirements starts with a simple chat

Meeting your ADA requirements starts with a simple chat

May 17, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Do you know what the "interactive process" is? Do all of your organization's managers know? If not, it's a good time to learn about ADA requirements – before an employee comes to discuss a disability issue. Discover how properly handling the ADA "interactive process" can prevent serious legal trouble.

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Workplace discrimination a growing risk as the workforce diversifies

Workplace discrimination a growing risk as the workforce diversifies

May 3, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

New data from the EEOC confirms that today's workforce is become increasingly diverse. Not only is the total number of minority workers on the rise, so is the number of different cultures represented. Read on to learn what this means to workplace discrimination risks in your organization.

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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

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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