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EEOC sets priorities–no matter who is elected

11/01/2016
The EEOC has just updated its strategic plan for the coming years—an enforcement framework that will remain in place for some time no matter who becomes president.

Injunction temporarily blocks federal contractor disclosure rule

10/27/2016
A Texas judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing a rule from taking effect that would have required federal contractors to inform Uncle Sam of any accusations of labor law violations lodged against them in the previous three years.

Cast out religion from your training materials

10/27/2016
Employees generally have a great deal of latitude to exercise their religious beliefs at work. Employers generally have less.

Who needs to receive anti-harassment training in California?

10/27/2016
Q. My business conducts mandatory sexual harassment training for our employees. Which of our employees must attend our sexual harassment training, and what formats can we use to provide these trainings?

Back to basics: Keep workplace free of sexual harassment

10/27/2016

As illustrated by recent headlines and high-profile allegations, sexual harassment is still a high-profile issue in American workplaces.

Orchid grower faces PDA suit

10/27/2016
The EEOC has filed a class-action suit against Dash Dreams Plants in Dos Palos, Calif., alleging the orchid grower blatantly discriminated against pregnant employees.

Feds: Employee referrals led to race bias at Palo Alto firm

10/27/2016
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Contract Compliance Programs has filed suit against Palantir Technologies, alleging the Silicon Valley company systematically discriminated against Asian job applicants.

Harassment causes disability? You must accommodate

10/27/2016
An employee could become so agitated that she develops an anxiety disorder that requires a reasonable accommodation—such as separating the harasser from her.

Joint employer? Limit control over workers

10/27/2016
If you want to avoid being considered a joint employer, limit the degree of control you exert.

Warn about associational discrimination against employees who are caregivers

10/27/2016
Make sure supervisors clearly understand that they cannot discriminate against employees who happen to associate with protected individuals such as children or other dependents with disabilities.