“That was a jaw-dropping moment for us.” This was Commissioner Victoria A. Lipnic’s, of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), comment upon …
Discrimination
EEOC Battles National Origin Discrimination
For the first time since 2002, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced it is addressing matters of national origin discrimination under …
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ADA Claims – Prefer Prevention or Payouts?
Establishing unambiguous policies paired with training are a vital component for employers to avoid public consent decrees that resolve Equal Employment …
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Age Discrimination Cases on the Rise
As Baby Boomers are reaching and working beyond the age of 65, age related discrimination cases are on the rise. Employment lawyers report that clients having …
Employee Hotline Best Practices
According to the CDC, in 1965 more than 40% of the U.S. population smoked. After decades of persistent education, the general population has come to realize …
Criminal Background Checks – Proceed Cautiously
For those who are serious about anti-fraud efforts, it can be eye opening for some to learn that the EEOC protects those with criminal records from …
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Religious Accommodation: The Abercrombie Decision
The National Law Review has published a nice piece giving important considerations given the Abercrombie decision. Five key points are identified: Don’t …
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