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Discrimination / Harassment

Most victims of sexual harassment never report it

01/30/2018

Thanks to the #MeToo movement, more victims are feeling empowered to come forward about workplace sexual harassment, but according to a new CareerBuilder survey, the majority continue to keep quiet.

Allegation of ‘lesbianism’ too vague to persuade court

01/26/2018

Vague sexual harassment allegations aren’t enough for lawsuits.

Beware retaliation following bias complaint

01/26/2018

When a worker claims she experienced sexual harassment and sex discrimination, how you handle it may determine if you will eventually face a lawsuit. Any hint that the employee was punished for coming forward will probably result in litigation.

Feds up the ante on religious accommodation

01/25/2018

The Trump administration is increasing protection for workers who object to assignments and other conditions of employment based on their religious beliefs.

‘Political correctness’ doesn’t matter: Political belief isn’t a protected characteristic

01/23/2018

Some recently fired employees looking for reasons to sue their employers have started grasping at the gunwales of a “political correctness” lifeboat. Nice try but no dice was the verdict in a recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals case.

Right to return after pregnancy depends on job

01/23/2018

Under California’s pregnancy discrimination protection laws, new mothers returning from pregnancy leave are entitled to return to their previous jobs, much as they are under the federal FMLA. However, there are real and practical limits to that right to return.

Tax reform bans deducting harassment settlement costs

01/23/2018

Confidential sexual harassment settlements will cost more under tax reform legislation enacted at the end of December.

Woebegone, Keillor says he was fired without investigation

01/18/2018

Former “Prairie Home Companion” host Garrison Keillor alleges his firing from Minnesota Public Radio was completed without a proper investigation of sexual harassment allegations made against him.

Court offers extra help when workers represent themselves

01/18/2018

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has signaled it will continue to give lots of leeway to employees who act as their own attorneys. 

Completing EEOC intake form starts right-to-sue clock

01/18/2018

Employees or applicants who want to sue an employer for discrimination generally have to file a complaint with the EEOC or the equivalent state administrative agency within 300 days of the alleged discrimination. Otherwise, they lose the right to do so.