The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

In the 49ers third preseason game of the 2016 season, Mr. Kaepernick did not stand during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” tweeted , “ Some states prohibit discrimination based on political beliefs and activity. Hmmm…could be gender discrimination. Here is the first commercial that aired.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 28, 2016

In yesterday’s HRSBT , we counted down the top 20 HRSBT stories of 2016. This touchy subject can also open Pandora’s Box for discrimination-related claims, so how can HR handle this stinky situation? #6: 5: Is Vegan Discrimination a Real Thing? 5: Is Vegan Discrimination a Real Thing? Here are the remaining 10! #10:

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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. Then, in August 2016, things got weird. A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. VeraPetruk / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Yesterday we explored how the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been taking a hard stance on hiring and pay discrimination cases. And in 2016 … In fiscal year (FY) 2016, the OFCCP says it will continue to focus on systemic hiring and compensation cases where agency reviews can have the greatest impact.

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Compensation Today

APRIL 12, 2017

While it’s true that not all organizations use their exact organization description as their talent market for comparison, in this case and for this exercise, it makes sense to do so. The women are also expected to continue out-earning the men based on the 2016 budget report from the USSF.

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Linkedin Talent Blog

MARCH 21, 2019

Six out of 10 older workers have experienced or witnessed age discrimination at work, says a 2018 report by the U.S. said they believe that age discrimination in tech starts when workers are between 36 and 40. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Ageism can impact professionals long before they start to approach retirement.

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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. The EEOC will target compensation systems and practices that discriminate based on gender.

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 11, 2016

Employee claims that she was fired for exercising her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Employee then cites other examples of employees who did not exercise rights under the FMLA, but engaged in similar behavior, and were not fired. How can employers avoid inconsistent treatment and related claims of discrimination?

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 26, 2015

We explored discrimination, disability accommodations, family and medical leave. Also, the employee’s primary duty must include the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. That is, they do not exercise independent discretion on matters of significance. That means overtime.

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Ohio Employer's Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

It was almost one year ago to the day that I penned, Now is the time to restore balance to Ohio’s employment discrimination law: Endorsing the Employment Law Uniformity Act. I wrote: For lack of more artful description, Ohio’s employment discrimination law is a mess. Thankfully, however, House Bill 2 has resurrected this attempt. (And,

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The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 21, 2015

In late December of 2012, the EEOC approved its Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2013-2016. This priority entails targeting disparate pay, job segregation, harassment, trafficking and discriminatory policies affecting vulnerable workers who may be unaware of their rights under the equal employment laws, or reluctant or unable to exercise them.

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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. Charges of retaliation surpassed race discrimination in 2009 as the most frequently alleged basis of discrimination, accounting for 44.5

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 30, 2017

Howard returned from leave on January 18, 2016. Campbell asked the court to dismiss all of Howard’s claims against him as the individual supervisor, including claims that he had interfered with Howard’s FMLA rights and retaliated against him for exercising those rights. Supervisor = ‘Employer’ Under FMLA.

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 15, 2017

Or, what if an employee files a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging discrimination, but the EEOC also does not find any wrongdoing? Train everyone involved in hiring and employment decisions that it is illegal to retaliate against someone on the basis of that individual exercising a protected right.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

A recent judgment offers a lesson in responding to discrimination claims. The commission then sued the employer, alleging that the lawsuit amounted to retaliation for her exercising her rights under the Equal Pay Act. 26, 2016)). According to the U.S. A female project manager for Hobson Bearing International, Inc.,

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The EEOC reports that 12,860 charges of sexual harassment were filed with the agency in 2016, up from 12,573 charges filed in 2015. Farrell writes extensively on the topics of workplace discrimination, unlawful harassment, retaliation, and reasonable accommodation. the harassed employee is fired or demoted).

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 23, 2018

But, in 2016, HR put the kibosh on that. The FMLA prohibits an employer from interfering with, restraining, or denying an eligible employee the exercise of any right to leave under the Act. And, to succeed on a claim of interference, the employee doesn’t need to prove animus or discrimination or anything like that.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 21, 2016

30, 2016), the appeals court held that an employer did not violate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when it fired an employee after her supervisor discovered that she had violated the terms of a previously issued “final written warning.” March 15, 2016)). 26, 2016)). 31, 2016)). In Neidigh v. 16-1013 (3rd Cir.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Attend “ OSHA’s New Whistleblowing Requirements: How to Steer Clear of Legal Missteps Amid Increased Employee Protections ” on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, and make sure you’re aware of new rules impacting the management of employee complaints! Are you at risk of an OSHA whistleblower investigation?

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

A reasonable jury could conclude that Hospice’s proffered reasons were not what actually [motivated] its conduct and that Alexa was discriminated against for having exercised her FMLA rights,” the court said, remanding both claims. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Diamond v. Hospice of Fla. Keys, Inc. , 15-15716 (Jan.

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Astron Solutions

MAY 16, 2017

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio signed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) back in November 2016. The law goes into effect May 15th, 2017. With an estimated four million freelancers in the New York City Metro area, the new law looks to rectify the payment challenges freelancers sometimes encounter.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 23, 2018

But, in 2016, HR put the kibosh on that. The FMLA prohibits an employer from interfering with, restraining, or denying an eligible employee the exercise of any right to leave under the Act. And, to succeed on a claim of interference, the employee doesn’t need to prove animus or discrimination or anything like that.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 17, 2017

She pointed to two other employees who exercised their FMLA rights who also were selected for the RIF. 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. 28, 2016)). 14, 2016)).

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Ohio Employer's Law

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

LS Technology (@LRATechnology) September 1, 2016. Here’s the rest of what I read this week: Discrimination. Can I Discriminate Against Boring People? Eighth Circuit: It’s OK to Discriminate on the Basis of Things That Haven’t Happened Yet — via The L•E•Jer. We made the 10:30 ferry! Yes I Can. — via Fistful of Talent.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Attend “ OSHA’s New Whistleblowing Requirements: How to Steer Clear of Legal Missteps Amid Increased Employee Protections ” on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, and make sure you’re aware of new rules impacting the management of employee complaints! See below for more information. Retaliation under the Affordable Care Act.

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HR Daily Advisor

APRIL 27, 2016

In early 2016, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released an Administrator’s Interpretation addressing joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). Keeping all records required by the FMLA with respect to primary employees.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The FMLA makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny an employee’s attempt to exercise his right to take leave under the Act. The trial judge found the evidence may have had minimal relevance to prove that Marvin was fired under a companywide policy because he had exercised his right to take FMLA leave.

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Thrive Global

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Exercise helps me to clear and focus my mind and reduce any extra anxiety or stress. Airbnb is also deeply committed to fighting discrimination and bias. Since 2016, we have removed 1.3 We recently announced Project Lighthouse , a new initiative to measure and fight bias and discrimination on the Airbnb platform.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In some states, some laws prohibit companies from retaliating against employees based on their political affiliation or voting record, and even if there is no such law in your state, it is essential to avoid discrimination for political affiliation. Communicate about time off and voting rules.

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Thrive Global

OCTOBER 23, 2019

A recent story over at Harvard Business Review notes that subtle bias can be more damaging than outright discrimination because it can harm people’s performance at work and ultimately take a toll on their mental health. You can also use neurological tests and exercises to uncover hidden biases and work to correct them.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

For starters, the plaintiff is going to have to establish his or her threshold case: (1) intentional discrimination because of [protected class]; (2) that is severe or pervasive; (3) that detrimentally affects the plaintiff; and (4) that a reasonable person under similar circumstances would find offensive too. It was an uphill battle.

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

In the fall of 2016, Washington voters approved Initiative 1433 , which resulted in a mandatory paid sick leave law and minimum wage increase, among other changes. Enforcement/Penalties for Noncompliance: Employers may not retaliate or discriminate against employees for exercising their sick leave rights under the law.

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Ohio Employer's Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

So, when the same month brings us the release of Jack White – Acoustic Recordings 1998-2016 , a live Tonight Show performance , and my daughter performing in an all Jack White show (9/17 @ 2:30 and 9/25 @ noon, Brothers Lounge , mention this blog and your beers are on me) what's not to love? Here’s what I read this week: Discrimination.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 13, 2018

For starters, the plaintiff is going to have to establish his or her threshold case: (1) intentional discrimination because of [protected class]; (2) that is severe or pervasive; (3) that detrimentally affects the plaintiff; and (4) that a reasonable person under similar circumstances would find offensive too. It was an uphill battle.

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Working Girl

OCTOBER 15, 2018

For that, I exercise, practice meditation, and have my own personal affirmations. Situational ageism–prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age–is an important issue organizations across industries should be aware of and take steps to monitor and improve. I have to force myself to set goals and meet them.

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Ohio Employer's Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

According to a June 2016 survey by HubShout, 41.2% So, public employees do have protection from retaliation for exercising certain First Amendment rights. Today, I bring you a guest post by Ellen Gipko of HubShout, which takes a deep look at this important issue, with a special focus on online speech and social media.

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Thrive Global

AUGUST 4, 2020

2015–2016?—?an Increasing familiarity can alter perspectives, facilitate acceptance, and diminish the misconceptions and prejudices that fuel discrimination. Exercise is a great stress relief for me. Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? I worked on a side project called?—?LetMeView?—?2015–2016?—?an

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