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3 former female execs sue Goldman Sachs

09/27/2010
Only on Wall Street can you make $800,000 a year and claim that you’re underpaid. But three women who used to earn big bucks at Goldman Sachs are suing because they could have earned even more if they were men.

When investigating bias, there’s fast … and too fast

09/27/2010
You no doubt know you should act fast to investigate when employees complain about discrimination. But that doesn’t mean you need to rush to complete your inquiry in just one day.

Keep the flame alive: Simple ways to motivate employees

09/27/2010
It’s more important than ever for supervisors to create an environment that supports, motivates and empowers their employees. Here are some step to take.

Congress probes bias at Air Marshal’s Cincy office

09/24/2010
The Cincinnati field office of the Federal Air Marshal Service faces a Congressional inquiry after being named as the defendant in six civil rights lawsuits and 15 EEOC complaints. U.S. Rep. Ed Towns, D-N.Y., and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., have called for the investigation.

Cincinnati accountant got rich, then got jail time

09/24/2010
A former accounting manager for Cincinnati-based Clark Western Building Systems has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of filing a false tax return as part of a nine-year embezzlement scheme she concocted. Kimberly Prebles almost got away with millions; now she has to pay it back—and then some.

Bring clear documentation to earn quick dismissal

09/24/2010

When employees file their own lawsuits, judges often bend over backward to help them out. They reason that employees who lack legal expertise deserve a little slack in court. That’s when it becomes crucial for employers to come to court armed with solid evidence that they handled the employee fairly.

Remind bosses: Report all harassment complaints

09/24/2010

Lower-level supervisors sometimes fail to respond to sexual harassment complaints, even if they’re familiar with their company’s policies. Some may consider sexual harassment a less-than-serious problem. Others may simply not want to admit it’s a problem at all. That’s where education comes in. Regularly remind all supervisors that the consequences of ignoring harassment complaints can be serious.

How employers can respond to increasingly stressed workers

09/24/2010

Today’s economic climate has caused employers to cut budgets and workforces—and expect workers to do more with less. As they see colleagues laid off and their employers cutting back, employees are more concerned than ever about their own job security. It makes sense for employers to address stress issues in their workforces, since increased stress affects not only employees, but employers’ bottom lines.

EEOC: Railroad had two disciplinary tracks–one for whites, one for blacks

09/24/2010
CSX, the Jacksonville-based freight railroad, faces racial discrimination charges after it disciplined a black train engineer and conductor working out of its Cincinnati yard.

Get it in writing: Creating effective and legal job descriptions

09/24/2010
Job descriptions are the cornerstone of communication between management and staff. Good job descriptions make sure bosses and employees alike know what kind of performance is expected. They’re the basis of every effective performance-appraisal system. At a minimum, a job description should include these elements: