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$2 million bite out of dental association

05/04/2017
The American Dental Association’s former chief legal counsel and its former HR director will split $1.95 million after the EEOC determined the association probably retaliated against the two executives for voicing concerns about what they believed were discriminatory actions.

Trump order overturns federal contractor ‘blacklisting rule’

05/03/2017
President Trump has overturned yet another Obama-era executive order when he scrapped the federal contractor “blacklisting rule.”

Bias claims can advance based on little evidence

05/03/2017
Former employees don’t need much evidence to get through the first phase of a discrimination claim. A few allegations are all that’s necessary.

Sued for age bias? Prepare to prove the employee wasn’t performing the job

05/03/2017
Before going forward with an age discrimination lawsuit, an employee must show he is old enough to be covered by age bias laws, was replaced by a younger worker and was qualified for the job he held.

Make sure supervisors understand their responsibility to stop racial harassment

05/03/2017
Managers and supervisors must be trained to understand that comments tinged with racism aren’t ever appropriate in the workplace.

Racism at work? Intervene, investigate ASAP

05/03/2017
The key is a fast and effective response that keeps the situation from escalating.

Bill would override local Texas LGBT legal protections

05/03/2017
A bill before the Texas state legislature would give the state the power to nullify municipal ordinances protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual employees.

Miscimarra named NLRB chair

05/03/2017
A member of the NLRB since 2013, Philip A. Miscimarra has been serving as acting chair since Jan. 23.

Government funding bill slashes Labor Department training funds

05/03/2017
The bipartisan budget bill brokered May 1, which will keep the federal government open through the end of September 2017, lowered funding for the Department of Labor by $83 million compared to its 2016 budget.

Acosta sworn in as Secretary of Labor

05/03/2017
Alexander Acosta became the nation’s 27th secretary of labor April 28.