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Discrimination / Harassment

It’s easier for employees to win hostile environment lawsuits in NYC

04/12/2017
Under federal law, to prove he had to endure a hostile environment, a worker has to prove the hostility was severe or pervasive. That’s not the case under New York City’s Human Relations Law.

Provide several ways to report harassment–and make sure one of them works

04/12/2017
Employers sometimes think more is better when it comes to administering their harassment policies. Unfortunately, providing lots of options doesn’t always help.

2 isolated incidents don’t add up to hostile environment

04/12/2017
A federal judge in Houston has dismissed a racial discrimination and retaliation claim filed by a man working for Noble Drilling.

EEOC alleges race bias at Houston manufacturer

04/12/2017
Downhole Technology, a Houston manufacturer of fracking equipment, faces charges it failed to address a racial discrimination complaint and then retaliated against the employee who complained.

Warn supervisors they may be personally liable

04/12/2017
Remind bosses that, along with the organization, they can be personally sued for sexual harassment. Plus, sometimes the employer may be found not liable, but the supervisor is.

High school coach’s suit alleges bias in Beaumont, Texas

04/12/2017
A former teacher and multi-sport coach claims a former principal and assistant superintendent discriminated against him and persistently sought his resignation.

Harassment charge triggers Philly charter school audit

04/06/2017
Aspira, a company that operates five Philadelphia charter schools, faces an inquiry from Pennsylvania’s Auditor General after it paid $350,000 to settle sexual harassment charges against its CEO.

The best way to stop age bias claims: Prove employee was terminated for cause

04/06/2017
Employers should always document exactly why they terminated an older employee, even if he or she was replaced by a much younger worker.

Harassment victims get new lawsuit option

04/06/2017
Employees who miss the deadline for filing EEOC complaints may get a second chance following a 3rd Circuit decision in a case involving sexual harassment in Pennsylvania.

Supreme Court may weigh in on anti-gay bias

04/06/2017
In early April, two major news stories broke on the employment law beat. There is reason to believe the two developments will soon converge.