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Employment Tests: New EEOC Fact Sheet Highlights Avoiding Bias When Screening Job Candidates and Employees; Five Best Practices
February 2008
Selecting the best person for the job is crucial to any organization's success. But if you're using tests and other selection procedures to help you make sound employment decisions, it's important to be aware of how federal antibias laws limit the use of screening tools. . . . more
Discrimination: Why Bank 'Officer' Wasn't Precluded from Suing for Bias and Retaliation
February 2008
The National Bank Act (NBA) grants banks the power to dismiss their officers "at pleasure." Courts have interpreted this to mean that the NBA protects banks from wrongful termination claims by officers, including employment discrimination suits. . . . more
Religious Discrimination: How Supervisor's Favoritism Led to Reverse Bias Charges
August 2007
The topic of religious discrimination ordinarily brings to mind bias against an employee because of the person's religious beliefs or practice—such as not accommodating the person's need . . . more
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (manager)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (manager) Fair employment laws prohibit employment practices that discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, and disability. The laws also prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who file discrimination complaints. This policy explains these laws to your managers. . . . more
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (employee)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (employee) This policy explains to employees that you are committed to equal employment. [Company Name] is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all people without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status . . . more
Policy Against Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation
Policy Against Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Every employer needs to have a strongly worded sexual harassment policy that is distributed to all employees and discussed in training sessions. This sample policy can be modified to meet your organization's needs. (Sample) Policy Against Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation: . . . more
Religious Discrimination: New Case Examines When You Can Limit Religious Expression at Work; Guidelines to Follow
July 2006
David Berry worked for the employment services division of the Tehama County Department of Social Services, helping clients transition out of welfare programs. His job required him to interview clients in his work cubicle. But Berry ran into several workplace conflicts over his religious activities . . . more
News Notes: Transit Agency Settles Religious Accommodation Suit December 2005
Under a settlement reached in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will be required to accommodate bus operators and applicant . . . more
News Note: Burger Chain to Pay $150K in Religious Bias Suit November 2005
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., will pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit charging that the restaurant chain illegally refused to offer . . . more
Religion: Dress Code Holds Up Against Employee's Body Modification Beliefs
March 2005
Kimberly Cloutier was a cashier at a Costco Wholesale Corp. store in Massachusetts. During her employment, she had various forms of body modification, including eyebrow piercings, cutting, and tattooi . . . more
Religion in the Workplace: Employer's Refusal to Permit Employee to Attend Jehovah's Witness Convention Leads to Liability
December 2004
In a new California appeals court decision, an employer learned the hard way about the obligation to accommodate an employee's religious beliefs and practices—even if they conflict with work obligatio . . . more
Religious Discrimination: Termination of Evangelical Supervisor for Advice to Lesbian Employee Upheld; What to Do When Protected Rights Collide
July 2004
An employee who sued for religious discrimination after she lost her job for violating her company's antiharassment policy was handed a defeat in a recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal decision. We'll . . . more
Religious Accommodation: Court Upholds Discharge Of Employee Who Posted Bible Verses In Response To Diversity Campaign
March 2004
Many employers try to combat workplace bias with diversity programs that emphasize the company's commitment to respecting differences, such as sexual orientation. But suppose an employee with strong r . . . more
Religious Accommodations: New Decision Says Accommodating Trucker's Religious Beliefs Against Working Alongside Women Involved Undue Hardship
August 2002
David Virts was an "over-the-road" truck driver at Consolidated Freightways Corp.'s Nashville, Tenn., terminal. Virts refused to go on overnight "sleeper runs" with female drivers because it would vio . . . more
Religion In The Workplace: Religious-Affiliated Employer Not Liable For Terminating Employee Who Proselytized At Work
August 2002
The California Supreme Court has issued a new ruling that gives religious institutions broad reign to discriminate in the workplace based on religion. We'll explain this decision's uncertain impact. . . . more
Managing The Workplace: What To Do When Employee Religious Beliefs And Free Speech Clash With Diversity Efforts
August 2001
Many employers try to combat workplace bias with diversity programs that emphasize company commitment to respecting differences, such as sexual orientation. But suppose an employee refuses to particip . . . more
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