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Discrimination / Harassment

Suspect bullying? Intervene fast

09/23/2020
Take all claims seriously. Bullying can lead to physical violence, long-term psychological damage—and the harassment lawsuits that accompany them. Here are several tactics to use when following up on your suspicions.

Snapshot: Most believe in a new civil rights law

09/22/2020
For the first time since Gallup began polling on the issue, most Americans—Black and White—think a new civil rights law is needed to reduce discrimination against Black people.

Audit duties, pay scales to ensure EPA compliance

09/17/2020
Ensure Equal Pay Act compliance by routinely reviewing all job descriptions for similarities between positions. Then check similar positions’ salary ranges for consistency and the sex of job incumbents.

Beware bias when recalling RIF’ed workers

09/17/2020
When you are ready to welcome back workers who were laid off at the beginning of the pandemic, be careful not to trigger discrimination lawsuits. It could happen if your reduction in force cost the jobs of workers belonging to a protected class.

EEOC amending lawsuits to add LGBT bias

09/10/2020
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Bostock v. Clayton County ruling, employers are discovering that pending EEOC lawsuits involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees have suddenly been expanded. Here’s how that played out for one employer that ultimately decided to settle.

Presidential campaign: Where Trump, Biden differ on HR issues

09/10/2020
President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden disagree on most issues affecting America’s workplaces. Here is a breakdown of where they stand.

Despite pandemic, monitor worksites for harassment

09/03/2020
Conduct snap inspections to ensure no remote harassment is taking place. Otherwise, you could end up in the EEOC’s crosshairs.

Snapshot: Black employees’ perceptions of their work environments

09/01/2020
Substantial percentages of Black employees do not feel their perspectives on racial injustice are heard at work.

More companies are creating diversity & inclusion positions

08/27/2020
According to Glassdoor, job openings for diversity, equity and inclusion roles spiked by 55% this summer.

Accommodate pregnancy-related restrictions

08/27/2020
Pregnant employees may develop complications that temporarily affect their ability to perform their jobs. Some employers mistakenly believe that because pregnancy and most related complications are transient conditions, pregnant workers don’t qualify for reasonable accommodations under the ADA. Not true!