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California HR Trends for 2017—Don’t Get Burned!
HR Daily Advisor
JULY 22, 2016
feels the pain of HR pros. Siegel alerted attendees to several potential “sunburns” California HR professionals need to protect themselves against regarding their sunny state’s complex labor laws. Siegel also reminded his audience of ongoing trends and requirements in California. The post California HR Trends for 2017—Don’t Get Burned! Jonathan A. Do you know?”.
Here’s Why Your Temp Workers Can Probably Sue You For Discrimination
TLNT: The Business of HR
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Contingent & Temporary Discrimination Employee Classification Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Hiring Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Temporary FeaturedBy Eric B. Meyer.
Court: Sexual Stereotyping Is Really Sexual Discrimination
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 23, 2015
Last September, for the first time ever, the EEOC sued two private employers for discriminating against employees who had transitioned from one gender to another. HR News & Trends Legal Issues EEOC HR management HR News HR trends Legal sexual discrimination transgender discrimination workplace discrimination By Eric B. Meyer.
When an Employee Tosses Banana Peels and Claims Discrimination
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 8, 2015
HR News & Trends Legal Issues HR management HR News HR trends Legal racial discrimination workplace discrimination By Eric B. Meyer. Where do I find these cases I write about, you ask? I ain’t telling. But seriously, this case ( Ennis v. Transit. Black employees complain of racism. more…).
Is Transexual Discrimination Legal? One Company Says That It Is
TLNT: The Business of HR
JANUARY 12, 2015
Jamal claims that Saks violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by discriminating against her because she is transsexual. Saks claims that the complaint lacks merit because Title VII doesn’t prohibit discrimination against transgender employees. HR News & Trends Legal Issues HR management HR News HR trends LBGT Legal sexual discrimination workplace discrimination
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EEOC: Bathroom Restriction on Transgender Employee Was Discrimination
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 10, 2015
HR News & Trends Legal Issues HR management HR News HR trends Legal transgender discrimination workplace discrimination By Eric B. Meyer. Exactly one month ago, I addressed what many consider to be the elephant in the room when it comes to transgender employees: Bathroom use. On Wednesday, EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum fired off a series of tweets (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) to lawyers representing employers and employees. Below ( and here ) is the one she sent to my side of the bar: (more…).
English-Only Work Rules May Discriminate – and Violate Labor Law, Too
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 25, 2015
safety, business necessity) and not to discriminate on the basis of national origin. HR News & Trends Legal Issues HR basics HR communications HR management HR News HR trends Legal NLRA NLRB workplace discrimination By Eric B. Meyer. A few years ago, I posed this question: Is a workplace “English-only” rule legal ?
What Caused Employee to Claim Disability Discrimination on Her 2nd Day of Work?
TLNT: The Business of HR
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Disability Discrimination Hiring Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Reasonable AccommodationBy Eric B. Meyer.
Are Federal Courts Now Ruling Transgender Discrimination Is Sex Discrimination?
TLNT: The Business of HR
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Sexual Discrimination FeaturedBy Eric B. Meyer.
Court: Demanding a Social Security Number Isn’t Religious Discrimination
TLNT: The Business of HR
JANUARY 29, 2015
HR News & Trends Legal Issues HR basics HR management HR News HR trends Legal religious accommodation talent management Title VII By Eric B. Meyer. Remember that blog post I had from July of last year, the one you contemplated getting tattooed on your back? Well, the employee appealed the decision to a federal appellate court. How more…).
A Strange Discrimination Issue: Can You Fire an Employee For “Extreme” Flatulence?
TLNT: The Business of HR
OCTOBER 5, 2015
Discrimination Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies FeaturedBy Eric B. Meyer.
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Age Discrimination Is Tough To Prove – Unless You Tout an “Age Range of 45-52?
TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 17, 2015
It’s difficult to prove age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. With age discrimination, the bar is raised. That is, the individual alleging age discrimination has to establish that age was the “but for” factor. plaintiff alleging age discrimination doesn’t need to compare himself/herself to someone who is under 40. By Eric B. Meyer.
Court Finds It Only Takes One Incident to Have a Hostile Work Environment
TLNT: The Business of HR
OCTOBER 12, 2015
HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Sexual DiscriminationBy Eric B. Meyer.
Systemic Discrimination: It’s Also When You Prefer to Hire Women Over Men
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Sexual Discrimination legal issuesBy Eric B. Meyer.
A Lesson in Why You Can Never Tolerate a Supervisor’s Racial Slurs
TLNT: The Business of HR
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
HR News & Trends Legal Issues EEOC harassment HR management HR trends Legal racial discrimination talent management workplace discrimination By Eric B. Meyer. Even a few stray remarks can land your business in hot water…as one employer recently learned. That promotion never happened. more…).
It’s Amazing What May Pass For Age Discrimination These Days
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 25, 2016
Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) Discrimination HR Insights HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & PoliciesBy Eric B. Meyer.
Can Employees Steal Confidential Documents to Prove Discrimination?
TLNT: The Business of HR
JULY 13, 2015
that, under certain circumstances, an employee could legally swipe an employer’s confidential documents to prove her discrimination claim under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. Employee takes documents to support discrimination claim. Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies FeaturedBy Eric B.
Silicon Valley Gender Bias Trial Brings Spotlight to Gender Discrimination
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 30, 2015
Then, I started on a brief tangent on Ellen Pao , the former partner of a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, who just lost a highly-publicized gender discrimination claim against said former employer. HR News & Trends Legal Issues Company culture gender discrimination HR management HR News HR trends Legal sexual discrimination talent management workplace discrimination
It Will Take a Cultural Change to Really Deal With America’s Aging Workforce
TLNT: The Business of HR
JANUARY 14, 2016
Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) Change Management Culture HR Management HR News HR Trends Talent Acquisition Talent Management Talent Shortage FeaturedThe American labor force is getting older and will get smaller.
Will Hiring a Minority Get You Out of a Discrimination Claim?
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 4, 2015
Discrimination Hiring Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Featured legal issuesBy Eric B. Meyer.
Does Firing an Alcoholic Employee Violate the Law?
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 8, 2015
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) (ADAA) Disability Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Uncategorized legal issuesBy Eric B. Meyer.
Can Transferring an Employee Actually Be Seen as Discrimination?
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 18, 2015
When does transferring an employee amount to discrimination? HR News & Trends Legal Issues ADA HR News HR trends Legal talent management workplace discrimination By Eric B. Meyer. But, what makes a transfer position less desirable? more…).
Fired For a Mouthful of Coffee? Court Says It Might Be Age Discrimination
TLNT: The Business of HR
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies FeaturedBy Eric B. Meyer.
What the Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Decision Means For the Workplace
TLNT: The Business of HR
JUNE 29, 2015
Beware of discrimination. While Friday’s decision may be a springboard to pass legislation like the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA ), for now, sexual orientation is not a protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. EOK, presumably I’m not the only employment lawyer trying to apply the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. But, sex is.
Yes, the ADA Requires You to Accommodate Someone’s Peanut Allergies at Work
TLNT: The Business of HR
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) (ADAA) Disability Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Reasonable Accommodation FeaturedBy Eric B. Meyer.
As “BorgataBabes” Case Shows, Employers Can Regulate Workers Weight, Appearance
TLNT: The Business of HR
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Sexual Discrimination Talent Management Featured legal issuesBy Eric B. Meyer.
Dealing With the “Bathroom Issue” and Transgendered Employees
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 10, 2015
On my speaking gigs around the country, what’s the biggest issue I hear from HR professionals involving transgender employees? HR News & Trends Legal Issues EEOC employee handbook HR management HR News HR trends Title VII transgender discrimination By Eric B. Meyer. Yep, it’s the use of the bathroom. Folks, it’s not that complicated.
President’s Order Would Ban Discrimination for Some LBGT Employees
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 31, 2014
The White House announced this week that President Obama will soon issue an Executive Order (EO) banning certain federal contractors from discriminating against their employees on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Editor’s Note : It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. Our regular content will return on Jan. 5, 2015. .
New Study Shows There is Rampant Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace
TLNT: The Business of HR
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Sexual DiscriminationBy Eric B. Meyer.
A Sobering Video Reminder That Sexual Harassment is Still a Workforce Issue
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 27, 2016
Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Sexual Discrimination Sexual Harassment FeaturedBy Eric B. Meyer.
How a “Poor Choice” of Words Can Help Businesses Address Discrimination
TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 6, 2015
Is that enough to create a viable discrimination claim? Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Racial Discrimination FeaturedBy Eric B. Meyer. Earlier this year, Kelly Osbourne walked out on E!’s Fashion Fashion Police shortly after her co-host, Giuliana Rancic, criticized a young African-American Disney star.
Here’s Why You Should Never Put “Health Reasons” on a Termination Form
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 6, 2015
But, hey, just another day in the interesting life of an employment lawyer/HR professional, right? HR News & Trends Legal Issues Disability HR basics HR management HR News HR trends Legal workplace discrimination By Eric B. Meyer. Happy Monday, everyone. Circuit Court of Appeals , from right here in my backyard. more…).
OSHA Issues Guidelines on Restroom Access for Transgender Workers
TLNT: The Business of HR
JUNE 3, 2015
HR News & Trends Legal Issues Best practices HR communications HR management HR News HR trends Legal transgender accommodation transgender discriminationBy Eric B. Meyer. Caitlyn Jenner got the cover of Vanity Fair and a million new Twitter followers shortly after confirming that she was no longer Bruce Jenner. more…).
How Do You Accommodate Religious Beliefs for Hundreds of Employees?
TLNT: The Business of HR
JANUARY 6, 2016
HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Reasonable Accommodation Religious Accommodation Religious Discrimination FeaturedBy Eric B. Meyer.
Proposed Rule Would Require Employers to Report Pay Based on Gender and Race
TLNT: The Business of HR
JANUARY 29, 2016
Compensation & Benefits Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Equal Pay Act (EPA) HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Uncategorized Wages, Pay, & Salary FeaturedBy Richard Meneghello and Sarah Moore.
How Far Must You Go to Accommodate Wild Religious Beliefs?
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 18, 2016
Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Reasonable Accommodation Religious Accommodation Religious Discrimination Title VII (EEOC) FeaturedBy Eric B. Meyer.
Last Word: Hey, Job Candidates – If It’s in the Public Domain, It’s Fair Game
TLNT: The Business of HR
JANUARY 8, 2016
Behavior Best Practices Employee Handbook & Policies Hiring Discrimination Hiring Process HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & Policies Social Media Management Social Media Policies Social Sourcing & Recruiting Talent Acquisition Talent Management Workforce Featured
You May Need This Someday: 9 Steps to Drafting an EEOC Position Statement
TLNT: The Business of HR
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & PoliciesBy Eric B. Meyer.
“Stray Remarks” by Co-Workers Don’t Constitute Age Discrimination
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 22, 2016
Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) Discrimination HR Management HR News HR Trends Legal, Compliance & PoliciesBy Eric B. Meyer.
New Workplace Legal Issue: Discrimination by Association
TLNT: The Business of HR
JULY 7, 2015
We all know that the Americans with Disabilities Act makes its unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an individual on the basis of his or her disability. That’s one type of of associational discrimination, the most recent allegation of which came in a lawsuit the EEOC filed last week against a New Mexico medical facility. By Eric B. Meyer. Sad stuff, if true.
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