HR Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a proper provision entrusted by the United States and prohibits workplace discrimination in virtually almost every employment circumstance. The policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, or even national origin. 500+ employees: maximum of $300,000.

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ExactHire

JUNE 7, 2013

Effective July 1, 2013, Indiana’s House Enrolled Act No. 1482 is a new law with which Indiana employers, including national employers based elsewhere that employ individuals in the state of Indiana, must comply.

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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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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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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 20, 2018

The court found an employee’s complaint contained sufficient allegations of discrimination based on her disability and her use of medical leave to move forward toward trial. In late 2013, Allison was diagnosed with lung cancer. The court disagreed and reinstated Allison’s disability discrimination claims.

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Berkshire Associates

MARCH 16, 2017

In February 2017, Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) entered into a conciliation agreement with Oil States Skagit SMATCO, LLC to settle allegations of discrimination against minority applicants for mechanic positions at the offshore equipment and service provider’s Houma, LA location.

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HR Morning

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Employers feared that disability discrimination cases would skyrocket after Congress passed the ADA Amendments Act a few years ago. And the cost of the latest disability discrimination settlement: almost $1.6 provide equal employment opportunity training to its employees and to post anti-discrimination notices at its facilities, and.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 26, 2016

On appeal, the California Court of Appeal considered whether the employee had a claim for pregnancy discrimination and whether the employer had a legitimate reason for terminating her. On June 3, 2013, she opened the safe and found only two deposits instead of the three she had expected. appeared first on HR Daily Advisor.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 6, 2017

Alleged Discrimination and Retaliation. In May 2013, Ted suffered an injury to his finger that required surgery. Ted challenged the discharge through his union, grieving in particular the September 2013 warning notice for returning late to his workstation. Ted” began working for Trane Ingersoll-Rand Company and Trane U.S.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 10, 2017

He took leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for his keratoconus four times between August 2010 and his termination in April 2013. In March 2013, MITRE became concerned about the debilitating effect that a potential government sequestration would have on its operations. Court’s Decision.

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The Employer Handbook

JUNE 9, 2016

For example, last week, the EEOC announced ( here ) that it had settled a discrimination complaint filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act against a North Carolina temp agency. Bullard was required to fill out a medical history form during the application process. .” Image Credit: Flazingo Photos on Flickr.

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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. Peter gave Jose his annual performance evaluation in April 2013. Jose’s Claims.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 19, 2017

In the fall of 2013, Rose began fertility treatments and asked to be transferred to a job that was less physically demanding than her operator position. She provided Simplot a doctor’s note imposing a lifting restriction and recommending that she be placed on light duty until December 3, 2013.

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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. Daryl Laferty worked as a United Parcel Service (UPS) package driver from 2000 to 2013. Laferty worked as a clerk until August 2013.

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Ohio Employer's Law

OCTOBER 4, 2016

According to the complaint, Hunt, who suffers from an impairment that limits his neurological and musculoskeletal systems, was hired to treat acutely ill patients for Georgia Hospitalists Group in July 2013. Associational disability discrimination claims are rare, yet dangerous.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Javonda Scruggs worked as a juvenile detention officer for Pulaski County from November 24, 2001, to May 21, 2013. Scruggs’ FMLA leave expired on May 15, 2013. Scruggs sued the county for, among other things, discrimination in violation of the ADA and retaliation in violation of the ADA, the ACRA, and the FMLA. Background.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 10, 2017

An AT&T customer service representative (CSR) recently filed a lawsuit against her employer citing disability discrimination, but the employer, citing attendance as an essential job function of her position, claimed she was terminated for her frequent absences. Was the employee discriminated against? Courts’ Decisions.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The number of companies maintaining a corporate presence on social media rose from 34% in 2008 to 77% in 2013 according to SHRM Survey Findings: Social Networking Website and Recruiting/Selection. According to the survey, social media is primarily used to attract passive job candidates, but, according to Brian R. Garrison , Esq.—partner

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Berkshire Associates

JULY 5, 2016

When it comes to fair pay practices, it’s no secret that Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) means business. Since 2013, OFCCP has steadily increased and changed the way it examines a federal contractor’s compensation practices during a compliance review.

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HRExecutive

JANUARY 13, 2015

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — a key employment case that addresses whether a court may enforce the EEOC’s duty to conciliate discrimination claims before filing suit, legal experts say. Then, in 2013, the U.S. discrimination EEOC employment law HR profession' Gerald Maatman Jr., Supreme Court—i.e.,

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—recently issued a decision sending a race discrimination case back to the district court for trial. Troy” was hired as a police officer by then-Sheriff “Aries” on August 5, 2013. At the time, the sheriff offered three reasons for his termination.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 27, 2016

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race and color (among other things), but complaints of discrimination are on the rise, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been taking action to track the root causes of this discrimination and has begun to do more about it.

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TalentCulture

JULY 22, 2015

Information about religious affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status or health condition may all be prohibited under anti-discrimination laws. Digital Natives And Age Discrimination. Millennials are not direct targets for age discrimination. It’s code for Millennials, and it’s popping up in job ads.

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The Employer Handbook

JUNE 9, 2016

For example, last week, the EEOC announced ( here ) that it had settled a discrimination complaint filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act against a North Carolina temp agency. Bullard was required to fill out a medical history form during the application process. .” Image Credit: Flazingo Photos on Flickr.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 20, 2017

6th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee—recently heard from a former Home Depot manager, claiming that he was discriminated against based on a “perceived” disability. Was this a case of disability discrimination? Sherman” worked as a store manager for Home Depot in Louisville.

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Empuls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Staying up-to-date with these changes is imperative for two principal reasons: ensuring legal compliance and fostering a work environment that is safe, respectful, and conducive to productivity. Non-compliance can result in significant fines and also tarnish a company's reputation. Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (DEI) 1.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 13, 2017

Elsa again went out on FMLA leave in March 2013 and took intermittent FMLA leave from April through August. On one occasion after she returned to work in September 2013, “Sawyer,” her second-level supervisor, noticed that she and a coworker were away from their desks for much of the day. dismissal without a trial), and Elsa appealed.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Sam took medical leave again in July 2013, claiming he was experiencing stress caused by discrimination and retaliation at work. He met with management in August 2013 to deliver his doctor’s note and explain his need for sick leave. ” Takeaways.

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 1, 2021

This is so that workers are given the freedom of association, along with the right to bargain, are protected against any sort of forced labor and child labor, and do not face discrimination in employment. In 2013, the Bangladesh Labor Act (BLA) was renewed in order to closely follow international labor standards.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 23, 2015

Information about a candidate’s religious affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status or health condition may all be prohibited under state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Digital Natives and age discrimination. Millennials, currently under the age of 35, are not direct targets for age discrimination.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

On October 21, 2013, an anonymous caller left a tip on SAIA’s hotline saying Eric was using his company contacts to generate business for a side venture registered in his spouse’s name. On November 15, 2013, Eric broke his ankle while playing soccer. Background. His supervisor insisted that he take FMLA leave.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 30, 2017

Because he was experiencing leg pain, Gavin took FMLA leave on February 11 and 12, 2013. On August 7, 2013, he pled guilty to driving under the influence (DUI) and served 72 hours in jail. In support of his request for FMLA leave, his physician certified that he requires full bed rest during his flare-ups.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 29, 2017

8th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota—recently reversed an Arkansas district court’s dismissal of a discrimination claim brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by a deceased employee’s estate. Background. John Guenther, Jr.,

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 17, 2017

Clerks in WWR’s legal processing department were ranked and one was chosen for a January 2013 layoff. Therefore, Rachel failed to demonstrate that WWR’s justification for firing her was pretext for unlawful discrimination, the appeals court concluded, upholding the lower court’s ruling ( Partin v. She fails to do so.”. 28, 2016)).

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Sterling Check

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Because of regulatory compliance requirements and the need for access to on-premise infrastructure, it has been difficult for those in the industry to consider working away from the physical office. Joy joined Sterling in 2013 as Vice President of Account Management, and helped launch the company’s first vertical teams.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

A Pennsylvania federal court has ruled that an employer doesn’t have to withhold federal payroll taxes from a settlement payment resolving a discrimination claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In 2013, CLI terminated him after a dispute over his absence from work because of a medical condition. Background.

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Insperity

JANUARY 7, 2015

But as the Society for Human Resource Management points out in a 2013 article , it’s difficult to measure the ROI because workplace wellness programs can differ greatly company-to-company. And collecting medical information on your employees from health screenings or health risk assessments could expose you to discrimination charges.

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