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11 reasons to pay attention to EEOC’s new discrimination guidance

HR Morning

The EEOC’s latest proposed guidance covers a topic a lot of employers probably think they already know well: national origin discrimination. But the new guidance throws in a few wrinkles about what’s considered discriminatory — and how to stay in compliance — that employers need to know. .

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Single Racial Slur Can Establish Harassment Claim in 3rd Circuit

HR Daily Advisor

In March 2010, staffing-placement agency STI Group hired two African-American males, “Leon” and “Dave,” as general laborers to work at Chesapeake Energy Corporation. The 3rd Circuit ruled that the district court incorrectly required that the discrimination be “severe and regular” rather than “severe or pervasive.”

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Yes, one word can create a hostile work environment — especially, if it’s this word

HR Morning

All it takes is a single “extreme isolated act of discrimination” by a manager or supervisor to get your company sued for creating a hostile work environment, a court just ruled. Both men eventually sued, alleging harassment and discrimination. STI Group , U.S. Here’s an example of just such an act. . Cite: Castleberry v.

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A Shifting Landscape of Workplace Challenges

EverFi - HR

As organizations review and re-review their remote work, health and safety, and diversity and inclusion policies and practices, navigating the complex legal landscape related to accommodations, harassment, and discrimination–all while supporting a positive workplace culture–is crucial. Pearlman | Partner, Proskauer.

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Five Employment Laws You Could Be Breaking (Without Even Knowing It)

Helpside

Every one of your managers needs to have a clear understanding of how these basic employment laws impact the employment relationship. Here are the five employment laws you could be breaking: Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ). State-specific employment laws. Bonus Laws- Discrimination.

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Maine Joins California in Push for Enforcement of Employment Laws

Trusaic

Maine joined several other states in crafting legislation intended to expand representative actions for workers with the passage of An Act to Enhance Enforcement of Employment Laws (L.D. Civic organizations to assist aggrieved workers in reporting violations of employment laws. 1711) in June. Supporters of L.D.

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Listen Closely! 5th Circuit Court Hears Stuttering Employee’s ADA Claims

HR Daily Advisor

Talascend assigned Charlie to work at a facility owned by Jacobs Engineering Group in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Charlie claimed his coworkers harassed him because he stutters and the employers failed to accommodate him, in violation of the ADA. The harassment affected a term, condition, or privilege of his employment.