Discrimination / Harassment

Study insurance policies for legally hazardous exclusions

09/01/2004

Probe the fine print on terms and conditions of employee benefits plans and other insurance policies covering employees. And if you’re shopping around for new coverage, pay attention to provisions or …

Tell managers never to show their cards before making hiring decision

09/01/2004

Now’s a good time to remind your hiring managers that they should never reveal to job candidates whom they plan to hire. They should provide only neutral comments until they’re ready …

Would your harassment training pass legal muster? 5 fixes

09/01/2004

Issue: In harassment and discrimination lawsuits, courts examine whether your training is effective, frequent or formal enough. Risk: Simply having a …

Don’t rubber-stamp firings; verify supervisors’ reasons

09/01/2004

Issue: Should HR question a supervisor’s plans to fire an employee? Risk: If you take a termination report at face value, you may overlook bias by a manager. Action: …

Investigate harassment, even if victim is hesitant

09/01/2004

Q. We’re afraid that one of our employees may have been subjected to discriminatory behavior. But she hasn’t filed a complaint. What should we do? Do we have an obligation to bring it up and investigate even if she declines? —S.P., Louisiana

Accommodate group prayer if it won’t cause ‘Hardship’

09/01/2004

Q. A group of our employees met during their break to have group prayer. A supervisor complained to our president, who instructed that we should notify employees that they can’t pray on break time. Nor can they pray during lunch unless they leave the building. Some employees are upset. Is this policy legal? —M.S., California

Ignore job applicants’ claims of ‘good health’

09/01/2004

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Discrimination / Harassment

Study insurance policies for legally hazardous exclusions

Tell managers never to show their cards before making hiring decision

Would your harassment training pass legal muster? 5 fixes

Don’t rubber-stamp firings; verify supervisors’ reasons

Investigate harassment, even if victim is hesitant

Accommodate group prayer if it won’t cause ‘Hardship’

Ignore job applicants’ claims of ‘good health’

Don’t show your cards before making a hiring decision

New reason to tighten promotion process

Don’t let office romance poison workplace; third parties can sue

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