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Discrimination / Harassment

New New York law on gender identity, new wage requirements

02/12/2019
This month, we bring you news on gender identity or expression discrimination, as well as rising minimum wage and exempt salary levels.

Courts usually allow employee to choose lawsuit venue

02/12/2019
In the legal world, it’s commonly accepted that urban juries tend to deliver big awards when employees sue their employers. Courts usually let the plaintiff choose a lawsuit’s venue, as long as there’s a substantial connection between the lawsuit’s main claim and the location.

Human Rights Law extends far outside city limits when applicants claim harassment

02/12/2019
If you are an employer in New York City, you may find yourself liable for sexual harassment stemming from events that didn’t even occur in New York and involving people who have never even applied for a job in your organization.

You need great records to beat NYCHRL suits

02/12/2019
New York City employers have to clear a high bar to defend against discrimination claims under the New York City Human Rights Law. For all practical purposes, you have to show that discrimination played no role whatsoever in your decision.

Taxpayers no longer on hook for Capitol Hill harassment

02/12/2019
President Trump signed legislation that holds members of Congress personally liable for legal bills incurred as a result of civil actions that result in damage awards or settlements.

Honest business decisions are rarely discrimination

02/12/2019
Terminating a service contract based on the contractor’s race may violate Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. However, that’s a tough case except in cases of blatant discrimination.

Track requests to show: It was his idea!

02/12/2019
When an employee asks for a transfer or some other change to his working conditions, be sure you track the request. That way, if he later alleges coercion, discrimination or retaliation, you can show it was all his idea in the first place.

Watch 180-day deadline for complaints under Texas Commission on Human Rights Act

02/12/2019
Employees alleging discrimination under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act have 180 days from the date of the last discriminatory act to file complaints with either the Texas Commission on Human Rights or the EEOC.

Tell bosses: Stifle all age-related comments

02/12/2019
It’s your job to make sure no one in authority makes comments that can be perceived as ageist, sexist, racist or otherwise discriminatory. Ignoring comments won’t make them go away.

Failure to grant more leave costs Fresno company $1.75M

02/06/2019
Family HealthCare Network in Fresno will pay $1.75 million to settle charges that its inflexible leave policies discriminated against disabled and pregnant employees.