HRWatchdog

JULY 7, 2017

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibiting age bias against workers 40 years of age and older. On June 14, the EEOC held a meeting to explore age discrimination in the United States workforce and future challenges. Acting Chair Victoria A. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 19, 2015

Download the 2015 Midyear Employment Law Update now! California’s mandatory paid sick leave law is the story of the year. On July 1, employers had to start providing the benefit to employees. The governor also signed “clean up” amendments to the law that were effective on July 13. Not a member? Not to worry.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

We all understand that filing a discrimination charge with a government agency is protected activity, but one employee recently claimed that withdrawing such a charge is also protected. On August 3, 2012, the EEOC dismissed her charge without finding evidence to support her allegations of discrimination. Background.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The California Chamber of Commerce today released the list of new employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2016 or earlier that will have an impact on businesses in California. The increase is not a new law, but is the last mandatory increase from the legislation signed into law in 2013. Discrimination/Retaliation.

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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 December 2014, Allison filed a lawsuit that included allegations of disability discrimination and violations of the FMLA. as a warehouse manager.

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 21, 2017

For the past five Noels, I’ve concluded my posting year with “The 12 Days of Employment Law Christmas.” On the first day of Christmas, my employment lawyer gave to me. On the eighth day of Christmas, my employment lawyer gave to me. On the ninth day of Christmas, my employment lawyer gave to me.

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Cisive

MAY 2, 2022

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court recently made a decision providing guidance for employers when considering domestic violence convictions on applicants’ criminal history checks. The “substantial relationship” test is an exception to Wisconsin’s rule barring employers from discriminating against an applicant based on a record of prior conviction.

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HR Morning

JULY 8, 2019

Employers were safe to move forward without worrying about whether the individual was approved to use medical marijuana or if an employee was actually impaired while at work. In Arizona, the court found that the employment decisions in question violated anti-discrimination provisions in state medical marijuana statutes.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 31, 2017

Here, we’ll look at how to coordinate the FMLA with discrimination laws. Pregnancy Discrimination. The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) applies to employers that have at least 15 employees. Genetic Discrimination. In 2015, the U.S. f), genetic services, as defined in 29 C.F.R.

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HRExecutive

MAY 18, 2016

Some employers “still aren’t getting it when it comes to discriminating against employees with family responsibilities.”. Williams, founding director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in a recent statement highlighting findings from a new UC Hastings study.

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The Employer Handbook

APRIL 4, 2016

Women’s National Soccer Team filed a Charge of Discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the U.S. Right before I put fingers to keyboard, I noticed in my RSS feed that Dan Schwartz had already blogged about this at his Connecticut Employment Law Blog. Soccer Federation.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Employers also have a legal obligation to accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of their employees. However, this is one area of inclusivity and employment law that many employers struggle with. Company dress codes have spawned a large number of religious discrimination lawsuits over the years.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Space is filling up fast for the one-day, topic-packed seminars focused on the employment life cycle, from hiring through termination, presented by the California Chamber of Commerce. CalChamber’s employment law experts (your personal HR trainers) explain and provide compliance information for these core fundamentals: Register Now!

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 3, 2017

District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, drives this point home—and reminds employers to train managers and supervisors on discrimination and sexual harassment in order to avoid these types of lawsuits in the future. The post Forced Pagan Ritual Ends in Discrimination Lawsuit for Virginia Employer appeared first on HR Daily Advisor.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Larry lost his job at the federal courthouse in 2015 over what he claims were “impossible demands” made in connection with his treatment for sleep apnea. Chapter 151B, the state law prohibiting employment discrimination, including discrimination based on a disability.

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Yesterday, EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum took over the Bloomberg Law Twitter handle ( @Bloomberglaw ) for an hour, and answered questions from employment-law Twitter nerds like me. Commissioner Feldblum covered the EEOC Select Task Force on Harassment, ADA/FMLA interplay, discrimination and social media, and much more.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 5, 2016

Other 2015 employment laws and their impact on such topics as Pay & Scheduling , Leaves of Absences , Discrimination and many more. Also, CalChamber’s employment law experts updated and modified any HRCalifornia forms, checklists or tools affected by new laws, regulations and court rulings.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 5, 2015

With the start of the new year, now is a good time to remind employers of the priorities the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that it will focus on throughout 2015 and 2016: Eliminating Barriers in Recruitment and Hiring. Enforcing Equal Pay Laws. Discrimination Harassment'

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 19, 2014

I’ll see everyone back in 2015. Here’s what I read this week: Discrimination Santa Sued for Disability Discrimination Due to Reindeer Harassment — via Bolek Besser Glesius, LLC Ebola discrimination in your workplace, what the Department of Justice wants you to know. — Accent Discrimination in the Workplace. —

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Federal and state law both prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees or job applicants who assert their right to be free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. percent of all charges received by the EEOC in FY 2015. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Information on EDD’s employment services for veterans, including employer resources, can be found on their website. percent in August 2015 to 5.8 Veterans are protected under federal law, including the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). percent in August 2017.

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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. During fiscal years 2015 and 2016, the company had millions of dollars in federal contracts with the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 27, 2017

In November 2015, the employee went back to rehab. The employee sued for disability discrimination. Furthermore, employers may continue to prohibit marijuana use in the workplace , even though it is now legal for recreational and medicinal purposes, since it is still illegal under federal law. Not a member?

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination. Bruce” began his employment with General Nutrition Corporation (GNC) as a sales associate in 1999.

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HR Morning

APRIL 1, 2016

This week, they made their complaint official, filing a federal wage discrimination charge with the EEOC. . And the men’s team earned $9 million in the 2014 World Cup for losing in the round of 16, while the women made $2 million when they won the 2015 championship. Last summer, after their World Cup win, members of the U.S.

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Ongig

JUNE 11, 2019

Kleber was not granted an interview and sued CareFusion under the Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634. 2010 to 2015. Employment law attorney David Hughes at Simpson & Marwick told The Scotsman that the advert, alone, did not breach discrimination laws.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 4, 2017

There’s a huge divide between the whistleblower’s view of a situation and the legal analyst’s view, says attorney Brad Cave of Holland & Hart LLP in Cheyenne, Wyoming—and editor of Wyoming Employment Law Letter. Cave’s suggestions came during the Annual Meeting of the Employers Counsel Network (ECN) in Nashville. Opposition.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

It’s not easy to know exactly what to do or how to explain a complex employment law requirement, especially if you’re new to HR. Redding : Thursday, February 26, 2015, Red Lion Hotel. San Diego : Thursday, April 23, 2015, The Lodge at Torrey Pines (La Jolla). Santa Clara : Wednesday, June 10, 2015, Hilton Santa Clara.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

While I know a lot about employment law, I often come up short on popular culture. In addition to improving my pop culture chops, the case provides a valuable lesson for employers on how and why to terminate an employee who has engaged in protected activity. To be candid, I wasn’t sure who Beyoncé is. Play it smart.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

2015 VETS filing deadline is September 30, 2015. The 2015 VETS filing deadline of September 30, 2015 is fast approaching. As previously reported , covered employers will need to use the new VETS-4212 Report. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. Not a member?

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 14, 2016

There was a dramatic rise in the expectation of discrimination claims over the next year related to the rights of LGBT workers (31 percent in 2015 to 74 percent in 2016) and equal pay (34 percent in 2015 to 61 percent in 2016). bold is my emphasis).

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Based on the courts findings, the chaplain could then proceed with a disability discrimination claim against the racecourse. Since only employees can seek relief under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KCRA), the trial court dismissed his discrimination lawsuit. 2015-CA-001868 (Ky. was an independent contractor or an employee.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2015, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Be careful not to discriminate in your requests for documentation. An estimated 16.1 That number represents 6.7 percent of all American adults who are 18 or older. Bottom Line.

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HRExecutive

JANUARY 7, 2015

In its 11th annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report , Chicago-based labor and employment law firm Seyfarth Shaw does a bit of both. companies in 2015,” according to a Seyfarth Shaw press release. Employment discrimination and wage-and-hour class-action settlements remained flat, however.).

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 9, 2018

For labor law purposes, joint employer status means that two separate but distinct businesses share control over the working conditions of a single group of workers. Also likely are more decisions by the NLRB that favor employers. Farrell, JD, is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications.

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WorkHuman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jessica is managing attorney and founder at Childress Firm, PLLS, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. Drawing on her experience litigating retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblower cases, Jessica will share important steps company needs to take in creating a more inclusive culture.

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WorkHuman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Jessica is managing attorney and founder at Childress Firm, PLLS, an employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. Drawing on her experience litigating retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblower cases, Jessica will share important steps company needs to take in creating a more inclusive culture.

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