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Discrimination / Harassment

Beware ‘back-door’ bias claims under Section 1981

05/31/2019
A growing number of employees are taking a back-door approach to filing racial bias suits, one with the potential for a bigger windfall.

Court: Sexual orientation bias isn’t sex bias

05/31/2019
In a case with an unusual twist, a federal appeals court has ruled that Title VII’s prohibition against sex discrimination doesn’t extend to discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Using staffing firm won’t let you off the hook

05/23/2019
Some employers believe buying labor through a staffing or temp agency can insulate them from legal liability. They’re wrong! In fact, both the staffing company and its client may get caught up in litigation over alleged discrimination.

‘Equality Act’ would make anti-gay discrimination unlawful

05/21/2019
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity would be a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act if legislation that passed May 17 in the House of Representatives becomes law.

New risk: EEOC now suing over small claims

05/16/2019
Employers haven’t worried as much about being sued by the EEOC in smaller, less unique cases in which workers had to rely on finding an attorney willing to take their case. But that’s all changing.

More than half of employers working to fix pay equity

05/14/2019
60% of employers say they’ve actively worked in recent years to address pay inequality, according to a new Korn Ferry/WorldatWork survey.

Complaints at tony Manhattan salon led to hair ordinance

05/06/2019
Discrimination complaints from employees of the exclusive salon Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger contributed to a New York City Human Rights Commission decision earlier this year to label hair discrimination as a form of racial discrimination.

Always respond to harassment charges, including same-sex incidents

05/06/2019
Here’s a warning to employers that ignore sexual harassment complaints from men who claim another man harassed them.

Solid reasons for termination? Fire away!

05/06/2019
If you have compelling reasons to terminate someone and have carefully documented them, there’s really no reason to fear pulling the firing trigger. Just be sure to treat all similarly situated employees the same way.

No racial slurs, no matter who utters them

05/06/2019
The use of racial slurs in the workplace continues to create problems for employers. That’s especially true for epithets aimed at black Americans.