Berkshire Associates

JANUARY 5, 2018

has entered into a conciliation agreement with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to settle allegations of hiring discrimination at the foodservice distributors’ Wixom, Michigan facility. According to the conciliation agreement, OFCCP alleges that from January 2011 through December 2012 US Foods, Inc.

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Berkshire Associates

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has entered into a conciliation agreement with LandCare USA, LLC, formerly known as TruGreen LandCare to settle allegations of hiring discrimination at its Austin, TX location.

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Trusaic

JUNE 13, 2023

Here we offer a look at the latest developments along with some insights about how to best position your organization to ensure ongoing compliance. Staying on top of the changes, while ensuring compliance and responding to reporting requirements in a timely and compliant way can challenge many organizations.

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ACA Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Further, under the ACA (ACA Section 1558, added to Section 18C to the Fair Labor Standards Act) there is an explicit anti-retaliation clause, whereby employers may not discriminate against those employees who have received such a tax subsidy. Joanna spearheads the Regulatory Affairs practice at Trusaic, focusing on employer compliance issues.

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TalentCulture

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Your focus should be on compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and anti-discrimination laws. The EEOC guidance on the use of criminal records created a de facto new requirement that was introduced in 2012. Talent Management adverse action background check compliance criminal record hiring matrix Jason Morris'

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Berkshire Associates

MARCH 23, 2018

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has entered into a conciliation agreement with Hillshire Brands Company, formerly known as Sara Lee Food and Beverage, to settle allegations of hiring discrimination at its location in Storm Lake, Iowa.

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Berkshire Associates

MARCH 21, 2018

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has entered into a conciliation agreement with Birds Eye Foods, LLC to settle allegations of hiring, placement, and housing discrimination at its location in Darien, Wisconsin. OFCCP alleges three separate violations of discrimination.

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Berkshire Associates

MARCH 21, 2018

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has entered into a conciliation agreement with GGNSC Omaha Hallmark, LLC and Omaha Metro Care Rehabilitation Center, LLC to settle allegations of hiring discrimination at a skilled nursing home facility in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Cisive

JUNE 27, 2022

from 2010 to 2012. Employers may not discriminate against employees who are in treatment for OUD and who use legally prescribed medications such as methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), naltrexone, and others. Employers should review their policy’s anti-discrimination and reasonable accommodation sections to ensure compliance. [1]

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Berkshire Associates

MAY 18, 2018

The pay inequities allegedly began in 2012 in their Pleasanton and Santa Clara, CA locations and in two North Carolina locations beginning in 2014. The settlement is a result of routine compliance evaluations initiated by the OFCCP. Some areas of the alleged discrimination are:

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The Employer Handbook

JUNE 7, 2016

In its compliance manual, the EEOC acknowledges that workplace safety is a factor that can create undue hardship when considering a religious accommodation. That is, the employer must demonstrate that the accommodation would require more than de minimis cost. So, wouldn’t not getting a flu shot impede workplace safety?

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Sterling Check

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Employers should have a process in place to be fair to all candidates and which follows all applicable laws in order to avoid discrimination. Want more compliance content? Sign up for the quarterly Sterling Compliance Roundup.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 29, 2017

The former employee claims he was discriminated against under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Until 2012, he operated a 40-ton truck along a daily route, picking up curbside residential trash. In January 2012, Justin fell from his truck and twisted his leg.

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Cisive

AUGUST 26, 2019

On August 9 th , the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it reached an agreement with retailer Pier One Imports to resolve a race-discrimination charge in connection with its conduct of a background check. location after a criminal background check was conducted.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 10, 2017

The following year, in his 2012 annual review, he again received a 3 rating. All employees who had received a 3 on their 2012 annual evaluation were included in the group of employees to be terminated in the RIF. Because he had received a 3 on his 2012 evaluation, Demetri was included in the employees slated for termination.

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HR Morning

JANUARY 13, 2017

million in back pay and interest and provide additional relief to resolve allegations of systemic pay discrimination against women at its facilities in Alpharetta, GA, and Boca Raton, FL, the Department of Labor announced. That doesn’t seem to be the case, however. LexisNexis Risk Solutions will pay over $1.2

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 6, 2017

Alleged Discrimination and Retaliation. He was given five oral warnings between July 2010 and April 2012. He also received a written warning notice on April 13, 2012, for colliding with a pole while he was driving a forklift, and again the next February for operating a forklift without wearing a seat belt.

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Sterling Check

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Each type of check has specific practical considerations and compliance matters that must be followed. Best Practices Criminal Record Check Compliance. Employer Education – The first step in criminal record check compliance is education. Background screening is an essential part of making a quality hiring decision.

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Precheck

JUNE 27, 2022

from 2010 to 2012. Employers may not discriminate against employees who are in treatment for OUD and who use legally prescribed medications such as methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), naltrexone, and others. Employers should review their policy's anti-discrimination and reasonable accommodation sections to ensure compliance. . . [1]

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Sterling Check

JUNE 24, 2022

The policies are designed to address the possibility of discrimination by providing job applicants with a fair chance at employment regardless of their criminal history. Let’s explore these topics broadly with an eye toward staying up-to-date on the latest compliance developments. Compliance Takeaways.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In 2012, Vitas HealthCare in Miami paid $65,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit and agreed to amend its reasonable accommodation policy. Eveline Chery, a hospice nurse, became unable to perform the responsibilities of her role due to her high blood pressure.

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Sterling Check

MARCH 25, 2022

As efforts to legalize cannabis gain traction, employers must untangle an increasingly complex web of laws to stay in compliance while ensuring that workplace safety remains uncompromised. Now that marijuana, like alcohol, is legal in many states, it makes sense to handle compliance similarly.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

In June 2012, Larry complained to FedEx that the compensation imputed to him during his military leave for purposes of calculating his pension benefits was understated. In August 2012, Larry took military leave again. Records showed that Larry used the shipping discount 90 times between March and August 2012. 16-5244 (6th Cir.,

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

A recent 3rd Circuit Court—which covers Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—decision raises questions about when an employment action is significant enough to constitute an adverse action within the scope of state and federal discrimination laws. BTMU) in September 2012 at its office in Jersey City. Jose’s Claims.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Employees assert discrimination claims under the (KCRA) rather than federal law in an attempt to avoid federal court. However, that strategy comes with a price in disability discrimination claims. Laferty never sought a waiver or an exemption from the DOT, and in mid-2012, he lost his DOT certification.

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The Employer Handbook

JUNE 7, 2016

In its compliance manual, the EEOC acknowledges that workplace safety is a factor that can create undue hardship when considering a religious accommodation. That is, the employer must demonstrate that the accommodation would require more than de minimis cost. So, wouldn’t not getting a flu shot impede workplace safety?

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 26, 2015

We explored discrimination, disability accommodations, family and medical leave. If you have never conducted a wage and hour audit, or if it has been a while since you have done so, now is the time to find a lawyer to help you analyze your pay practices to ensure compliance. Image Credit: 401(K) 2012 on Flickr.

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Goodhire

MAY 7, 2020

In 2012, Yahoo’s CEO left the company due, in part, to revelations that he embellished his education on his resume. Inconsistent enforcement opens the door to discrimination charges, and background screening is no exception. Even high-level executives have falsified career details that both damage and embarrass their companies.

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Accurate Background

MARCH 21, 2024

Since then, more than 35 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana, and 23 states and the District of Columbia, led by Colorado and Washington in 2012, have gone a step further by legalizing recreational marijuana. Compliance is an ongoing challenge. The exception is federal law.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 26, 2017

In 2012, Jan experienced health problems that required her to take leave under the FMLA on two separate occasions—March to May 2011 and June to August 2012. The day she returned from leave in 2012, she was given a letter from “Cindy,” the presiding judge of Sangamon County.

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Sterling Check

MAY 26, 2021

One of our guests from the roundtable pointed out, “We’ve tried to look at it in the past and have gotten tripped up on the fact that we had so many different regulatory compliance issues that come into play because we are in healthcare and we need to be so careful about hiring.”

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Insperity

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Since 2012, 33 states, Washington, D.C., The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in the workplace due to disabilities or illness. There are some states that have passed laws with anti-discrimination provisions to protect employees who are valid medical marijuana cardholders.

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Berkshire Associates

MAY 26, 2017

In May 2017, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) entered into a conciliation agreement with Guntersville, AL protective clothing sup plier Kappler, Inc., The agreement alleges that between December 2012 and December 2014, Kappler, Inc. to settle allegations of steering within its hiring process.

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 25, 2016

In 2012, she began a second period of FMLA leave. When she exhausted her 2012 FMLA leave, the bank fired her. Boileau sued, alleging disability discrimination and FMLA retaliation. She had lupus and in 2011, took intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to deal with complications.

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Sterling Check

MAY 13, 2021

The intent of these laws is to mitigate discrimination based on an applicant or employee’s criminal history, thereby helping people obtain meaningful employment, reducing recidivism, and helping to reverse the trends of racial discrimination. The concerns around discrimination and links to criminal history are not new.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 26, 2016

District Court for the District of Vermont is an excellent example of how an employer’s clear, objective documentation saved it from a lengthy and costly employment discrimination trial. Nadeau’s performance reviews were positive until April 2012, when Katrina Geurkink became his immediate supervisor.

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Sterling Check

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The concerns around discrimination and links to criminal history are not new. In 2012, the U.S. Look for compliance tools you can leverage to meet your requirements and enhance the fairness of your processes. EEOC Guidance. To be clear, state and local laws that encourage second chance hiring don’t prohibit criminal checks.

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