2017 Discrimination Employment Law 
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 29, 2018
A federal judge in Aberdeen, Mississippi recently heard an employee’s claims that she was rescheduled to the graveyard shift as a result of discrimination and that she had been subjected to a hostile work environment. To state a claim for discrimination, an employee must demonstrate that she suffered an adverse employment action.
Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
In 2017, a team of economic scientists decided to ask that question by submitting resumes with traditionally Black and white names to 108 different U.S. Despite identical resume content, over 30 percent of companies in the study discriminated against Black applicants by name alone (one interpretation puts that number over 60 percent).
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HR Daily Advisor
OCTOBER 16, 2017
The ADA forbids a covered employer from discriminating against a qualified individual on the basis of a disability with regard to the terms, conditions, and privileges of his employment. 2017 WL 3014429 (5th Cir., Charlie appealed the dismissal of his case, and the 5th Circuit affirmed. 5th Circuit’s Decision.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 12, 2018
Previously, we’ve addressed how it’s great for finding and attracting strong candidates, but it’s also possible to use social media to exclude candidates that might lead an employer to a more diverse workforce. Solutions to that conundrum do exist, though. I can turn any one of these into a diversity search,” Tortorici says.
HRWatchdog
OCTOBER 1, 2020
It’s the first day of October, which means the leaves are starting to turn red and orange, pumpkin spice is everywhere, everyone is looking longingly at their sweaters — and new employment laws are here! Ward, Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor. Wage and Hour. Not a member?
HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 14, 2017
Circuit Court of Appeals revived an employee’s FMLA lawsuit June 6, finding that she had provided strong evidence that the City of Alexandria, Virginia, was actually her primary employer and should therefore be held liable for FMLA violations ( Quintana v. June 6, 2017)). Employer Takeaway. City of Alexandria , No.
HRWatchdog
AUGUST 31, 2017
Our employment law experts highlight the significant developments so far this year. Even though the year isn’t over, 2017 has already been busy for California employers. You should make sure you are in compliance with new regulations, court rulings, local ordinances and other employment law developments this year.
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