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Discrimination / Harassment

Court: Participation in training doesn’t establish pay for EPA purposes

01/11/2017
Participating in a training program doesn’t mean an employee can win an Equal Pay Act claim by arguing some participants—who essentially undergo very similar training—are paid more for comparable work.

Never tolerate talk of sexual violence

01/10/2017
If anyone—a rank-and-file employee, a supervisor or even the CEO—makes comments suggesting sexual harassment or the possibility of sexual assault, crack down quickly.

Is that really harassment–or a domestic dispute?

01/03/2017
Private disputes tha spill into the workplace can spell trouble if discord spirals out of control.

Male-dominated culture at work? Beware harassment

01/03/2017
While “locker room” talk may have been in the news lately, that doesn’t mean women have to put up with it.

Female attorney in Wayne, Pa., claims pay discrimination

01/03/2017
A former female partner at the Saltz Matkov law firm in Wayne, Pa., alleges two male partners conspired to pay her less than they earned.

Lack of qualifications will sink bias lawsuit

01/03/2017
If it turns out that an employee who is suing you for bias was, in hindsight, unqualified for the job, count your blessings!

Court won’t budge on 45-day bias claim deadline

12/29/2016
Federal employees have just 45 days to file a complaint about discrimination in the workplace.

In contentious times, reaffirm your commitment to diversity

12/22/2016
Now is a good time to consider taking steps to reinforce your commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Is that harassment, or just obnoxious bullying?

12/22/2016
Not every unpleasant workplace incident is grounds for a lawsuit.

A kiss is not just a kiss when it’s from the boss, and women don’t have to tolerate it

12/22/2016
Female employees don’t have to put up with workplace behavior that makes them uncomfortable under the pretense of a supervisor being friendly and welcoming.