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Discrimination / Harassment

OFCCP secures $16 million in pay-bias settlements in one day

10/01/2019
Dell Technologies will pay $7 million to resolve charges of race and gender-based wage discrimination. Goldman Sachs & Co. will pay $9,995,000 to settle similar claims

EEOC says ‘boys will be boys’ defense doesn’t excuse harassment

09/24/2019
Just because it’s a male-dominated, blue-collar worksite doesn’t give supervisors the green light for sexual comments and name calling.

What should we do? Freelancer claims harassment

09/23/2019
Q. We just got a complaint from one of our freelancers alleging she was sexually harassed while working in one of our facilities. What should we do? She’s not our employee.

Do we really have to install baby changing tables in our restrooms?

09/23/2019
Q. I heard that there’s a new law in New York that requires providing baby changing tables in all bathrooms. Is that true? Why would my employees need changing tables?

Evolving landscape: Employer freedom vs. LGBT rights

09/23/2019
In the courts and via the regulatory process, employers are slowly gaining the right to reject certain employees on the basis of their owners’ or officers’ religious convictions.

Keeping up with recent New York employment laws

09/23/2019
You’re not alone if you feel as if the New York state legislature has been passing a new law affecting employers almost weekly. It has, and keeping up isn’t easy. Here are two recent changes.

Extending probation doesn’t count as adverse action

09/23/2019
Employees who sue for discrimination must show they suffered an adverse employment action. But that action must be substantial. An extended probationary period usually isn’t enough.

Men are responding to #MeToo: Backlash may open door to more lawsuits

09/23/2019
For almost two years now, the #MeToo social media movement has helped bring down powerful men accused of sexual harassment. But #MeToo has also triggered a backlash of sorts, mainly from men who claim they have been falsely targeted.

Supervisor’s name-calling enough for lawsuit

09/23/2019
When a supervisor regularly calls employees derogatory names, that may be enough to move a discrimination lawsuit forward. It’s one reason you should warn all managers and executives that they must treat all subordinates with respect.

Study: Workplace bullying also harms safety, health

09/19/2019
Bullying bosses can crush morale. But a new Portland State University study says employees’ responses can lead to more work accidents and injuries.