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Religious discrimination: Muslim worker sues Disney; Hints for avoiding religion-based claims
November 2012
In the late summer, Disneyland made the headlines when it was sued by a Muslim former employee who claims she was discriminated against and harassed because of her religious beliefs, in violation of federal and state law. The lawsuit reflects a growing trend in religious discrimination complaints, which have climbed dramatically over the last decade. . . . more

Sexual harassment: Court allows franchisee worker's claim against franchisor; Liability depends on control
September 2012
Most California employers are all too aware that they can be held liable for the sexual harassment of their workers by supervisors or coworkers. If you're a franchisor, though, it's not just your own employees who could subject you to liability for sexual harassment. . . . more

FEHA: Court OKs retaliation claim; Partners can't sue for discrimination but can sue for retaliation
August 2012
The number of retaliation claims filed by employees continues to surge. For the past two years, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reported that retaliation topped the list of charges employees filed against employers. In 2011, retaliation was alleged in 37 percent of charges filed under the federal antidiscrimination laws, and the number of retaliation claims was the highest ever. . . . more

Online Exclusive: Checklist of Questions to Ask in a Harassment Investigation
CEA Online Exclusive June 2012
Under both federal and state law, employers can be held liable when employees are harassed by their supervisors or co-workers. Regardless of whether the alleged harasser is a supervisor (fo . . . more

Harassment: Tensions Between Pakistani and Indian Co-Workers Lead to Claims of National Origin, Religious Harassment
June 2012
Many California employers find themselves employing workers from foreign countries these days. If you're one of them, you may think your primary concern is making sure the workers are authorized to work in the United States. . . . more

Harassment: Employer Is Liable for Co-Workers' Cyber Bullying; Court of Appeals Upholds $820,700 Award
May 2012
News of online bullying and harassment of pre-teens and teens is everywhere these days, but it's not only students who engage in this type of activity. As blogs and social media have grown in popularity, grown-up employees have started using them to harass their co-workers. . . . more

Retaliation: Cop's Termination for Harassment Claim Wasn't Retaliation; False Charges Aren't Protected
April 2012
Federal and state discrimination laws prohibit more than just discrimination--they also outlaw retaliation against an individual for filing a discrimination charge, participating in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposing discrimination. . . . more

Bulletin: Checklist for Sexual Harassment Investigations
September 2010
California law makes an employer liable for sexual harassment by a supervisor regardless of whether the employer authorized, prohibited, or even knew of the . . . more

Sexual Harassment: Starbucks Settles Sexual Harassment Case with Teen Employee; Failure to Investigate Relationships Can Prove Costly
September 2010
In a report on the ABC News show "20/20" earlier this year, a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission official warned that an "alarmingly high" number of high school students are reporting sexual advances from their adult supervisors at fast food restaurants across the country. . . . more

'Love Contract' for Dating Co-Workers
September 2010
Dating among co-workers is almost inevitable, but it can cause employers headaches. An employer could face claims of sexual harassment and retaliation from an involved employee after a relationship ends. Other workers who perceive favoritism at play might bring hostile work environment claims. . . . more

Featured Resource: Best Practices for Avoiding Religious Discrimination Claims
July 2010
Adopting the following measures can help you prevent and defend against religious discrimination and harassment claims brought under Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Fair Employment Practices and Housing Act: . . . more

Sexual Orientation Bias: California Supreme Court Backs Same-Sex Marriage; How This Affects Your Workplace
July 2008
In a landmark opinion, the California Supreme Court has ruled that state laws limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples are unconstitutional. Here's a summary of the high court's decision and how it will affect . . . more

News Note: Bias Toward Lone Female Electrician Hampers Ability to Do Job
June 2008
A new Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision illustrates the dangers of subtle discrimination that undermines an employee's ability to perform the job. Christie Davis was the only female electrician for Team Electric Co. in Oregon. She said male employees routinely mistreated . . . more

News Note: Drug Test Not Shown to Be Subterfuge for Discrimination
June 2008
Rosetta Surrell, who is African-American, sued her employer, San Jose-based California Water Service Co. (Cal Water), claiming that after she complained about race discrimination in connection with missed promotional opportunities in the firm's Stockton district, the company . . . more

News Note: Workplace Bullying May Hurt Employees More Than Harassment
May 2008
Workplace bullying can have more severe consequences than sexual harassment, according to a new Canadian study by researchers at the University of Manitoba and Queens University, "Outcomes of Aggression and . . . more

DOWNLOAD: The Employer's Compliance Guide to Supervisor Sexual Harassment Training in California
July 2007

This Special Report contains everything employers need to know to comply with the supervisor antiharassment training law. This all-new guide covers the basic provisions of A.B. 1825 and the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) regulations that implement it. This guide also provides compliance checklists and a model antiharassment policy and policy acknowledgement form . . . more

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