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Discrimination / Harassment

Prepare to show you impose discipline equally

01/22/2019
Would you be able to persuade a judge that every employee you have recently disciplined was treated the same as every other employee you have previously punished for the same infraction? It’s essential.

A kiss to get your paycheck? Prepare to pay much more

01/17/2019
The owner of an Illinois pharmacy is facing a lawsuit that claims her employees “had to line up and kiss her on the mouth as a prerequisite to receive their paychecks.”

Real communication problem … or ethnic bias?

01/17/2019
It’s essential to guard against even the appearance of bias during every step of the hiring process.

Count errors to make a solid case for discipline

01/16/2019
If it’s possible, quantify any mistakes employees make. For example, if you can count specific errors, track the number.

When it comes to discipline, details matter

01/16/2019
Smart employers are ready to counter charges of discrimination with details about the underlying reasons for discipline.

5 trends shaped employment law in 2018

01/15/2019
Five key trends defined the employment law landscape in 2018 according to the Seyfarth Shaw law firm’s 15th annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report.

California employers face new #MeToo environment

01/11/2019
New laws are changing the way California employers must resolve sexual harassment claims. In addition to requiring more training on sexual harassment, two new statutes took effect on Jan. 1.

One incident won’t create a hostile environment

01/11/2019
Employees claiming a hostile work environment must show that a reasonable employee would have found the environment intolerable. One incident isn’t enough.

Joint employer along with other entities? You could be on the hook for discrimination

01/11/2019
Sometimes, an employee has several employers at the same time. Each of those entities may be held liable if the employee suffers unlawful discrimination.

Tell bosses: No badmouthing ex-employees

01/11/2019
Remind supervisors and managers after they have terminated someone: Be careful about how you handle inquiries from prospective employers of your former employee.