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Consistently apply progressive discipline

12/08/2016
Progressive discipline may end up becoming a trap for employers that don’t scrupulously honor the underlying purpose of the rule being implemented.

Strip club’s stage lease doesn’t stop wage lawsuit

12/06/2016
An exotic dancer at Philadelphia’s Gold Club can sue under the Fair Labor Standards Act, following a ruling by a federal appeals court panel.

Cut discrimination risk with audit for differing discipline

12/06/2016
If you are about to punish a worker for poor performance, do a quick self-audit to see if other employees received similar punishment.

Manager’s ageist comment isn’t necessarily a kiss of death in court

12/06/2016
It happens with disheartening frequency: A manager makes a stupid comment about an employee’s age that—in an HR pro’s worst nightmare—could lead to a nasty lawsuit.

Reporting racial slurs is protected activity

12/06/2016
A worker reporting that a supervisor used a racially charged slur is protected from retaliation.

Think twice before firing complainer

12/06/2016
If you have a worker who has complained about some form of discrimination, think twice before you terminate her.

Court decides ‘weird’ is a gender-neutral insult

12/06/2016
Viewing someone as “weird” or unusual isn’t discriminatory if, in context, the label could apply to either sex.

Obama’s DOL going out in wage-and-hour blaze of glory

12/06/2016
In just one week, the Department of Labor secured judgments or negotiated settlements worth $2.2 million.

Obama administration appeals overtime injunction

12/06/2016
The Obama administration is undertaking a long-shot effort to revive new overtime rules that appear to be on life-support.

Absolute proof not required, just good faith

12/01/2016
As long as you conduct a fair and impartial investigation aimed at getting to the truth, courts don’t demand that you get every fact right.