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Facebook comments don’t create hostile environment

10/10/2018
A woman who sued her employer over Facebook comments has lost her hostile environment lawsuit.

Employees of companies doing business with Pennsylvania have whistleblower protection

10/10/2018
Some private employers have been arguing that the services they provide are not for or to a public body. Therefore, they argue, they can’t be sued for punishing whistleblowing employees. A federal court has concluded that reasoning is wrong.

Public employees’ ordinary work complaints aren’t protected by the First Amendment

10/10/2018
Public employees have limited First Amendment rights to speak out about matters of public importance. That doesn’t include simple workplace gripes.

Not yet eligible for FMLA? Consider offering intermittent leave as ADA accommodation

10/10/2018
While we usually associate intermittent leave with the FMLA, occasional time off may also be a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.

Alleged hostile environment at Franciscan monastery

10/10/2018
Two women who once worked at a central Pennsylvania monastery have filed suit against their former employer alleging one Franciscan brother created a hostile work environment.

Equitably enforce rules against fighting

10/10/2018
Rest assured that you won’t be second-guessed if you apply no-fighting rules even-handedly.

Ensure investigation isn’t tainted by bias

10/10/2018
When faced with the potential for widespread employee misconduct, how you investigate your suspicion can make all the difference in preventing a needless discrimination lawsuit.

A year after #MeToo, executives see change

10/10/2018
One-third of executives say they have altered their actions to avoid behaviors that could be perceived as sexual harassment, according to new data from the Society for Human Resource Management.

Pastors’ federal suit targets LGBT employment rights

10/10/2018
A group of evangelical ministers has filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court seeking an exemption from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act for employers who object to homosexuality.

DOL weighs in: Pay for participating in wellness activities?

10/09/2018
More and more employers are providing various wellness incentives as part of their medical insurance plans to promote healthier lifestyles and choices. A new opinion letter addressed whether employees should be paid when they participate in certain activities.