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Appellate Court Upholds $500,000 Jury Verdict for Disability Harassment

HR Daily Advisor

A jury awarded an employee with a speech impediment $500,000 because he was harassed by a supervisor who mimicked his stutter. The central issue on appeal was whether the supervisor’s conduct was sufficiently severe or pervasive to constitute disability harassment. When does a joking atmosphere become a hostile work environment?

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What You Need to Know About Canadian Harassment Laws

EverFi - HR

If you operate businesses in Canada or have employees who live and work from there, it’s important to understand Canada’s harassment training laws. that should guide how you approach, communicate about, train on, and respond to incidents of harassment. Negative effects of harassment in the workplace.

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Is Sexual Orientation Protected by Federal Law?

HR Daily Advisor

City of Providence , contributes to a widening division among federal courts about whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin—covers discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The ruling, Franchina v.

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HR and the Courts – October 2022

Cupa HR

Each month, CUPA-HR General Counsel Ira Shepard provides an overview of several labor and employment law cases and regulatory actions with implications for the higher ed workplace. The plaintiff was hired as an assistant golf coach in 2006, promoted to head golf coach in 2007 and appointed associate athletic director in 2013.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

HR professionals must now navigate a labyrinth of laws and regulations that govern everything from labor standards to digital workspaces. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on key areas of change in HR laws and regulations that every HR professional should be aware of. Changes in labor laws 1.