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Teens in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know, Part 1
5/7/2008
It's hard to believe, but summer is almost here. And if you're planning on hiring young workers to add to your ranks during the summer months, now's the time to read up on the special safety rules that apply to teens in the workplace. In fact, May is Safe Jobs for Youth Month in California. Below, we review what you should know about jobs teens can't . . . more
Federal Fair Pay Act's Supporters Fail in Effort to Force Senate Vote
4/30/2008
A bill that would give employees more time to file lawsuits challenging discriminatory pay practices has run into trouble in Congress. The federal Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 (H.R. 2831) was introduced last year to circumvent a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that the deadline for workers to file pay bias . . . more
Are Your Vacation Priorities in Order? 5 Strategies
4/23/2008
According to the results of a new survey, 31 percent of employees won't use all of their vacation days this year, and the average U.S. adult will leave about three vacation days on the table. . . . more
Race Bias Charges and Lawsuits Result in Costly Settlements
4/16/2008
A federal judge recently granted final approval of a settlement resolving a class action race bias lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against Walgreens Co., the nation's largest drugstore chain. Under the settlement, . . . more
New California Supreme Court CFRA Ruling: Holding Down a Job While on Medical Leave from Another Employer Not Automatic Grounds for Denying CFRA Leave
4/9/2008
Suppose you have an employee who requests medical leave because she has a medical condition that, she claims, interferes with her ability to do her job. In the course of determining whether this time off qualifies as protected family and medical leave, you discover that she is continuing to work for another employer, performing similar duties. . . . more
Starbucks Baristas Win $100 Million for Tip-Pooling Violations
4/2/2008
A San Diego judge has ordered Starbucks Corp. to pay its California coffee baristas a caffeine-jolting $100 million in back tips and interest, after finding that the coffee chain violated California wage and hour law by allowing shift supervisors to share in employee tips. . . . more
Is Bullying Doing More Harm than Harassment?
3/26/2008
Bullies may be causing more harm in your workplace than sexual harassers, according to a new study, "Outcomes of Aggression and Harassment." Although both bullying and harassment have negative consequences, the study concluded that employees who experienced . . . more
Bulletin: Troubled by terminations? Get your questions answered at the ERI Intensive Class on terminations in June
April 2008
Firing an employee is never a pleasant experience, yet it's an unavoidable aspect of your job. But make the wrong move when terminating a worker and your company could be facing a costly lawsuit. Don't take chances . . . more
The Legal Risks of Using Social Networking Websites for Background Checks
3/19/2008
Social networking websites allow users to post information about themselves, to stay in touch with friends and meet new ones. A typical member profile might include photos; education; career interests; lists of family, friends, favorite music, . . . more
Bias Charge Filings Skyrocketed in 2007
3/12/2008
Pregnancy charges jumped a whopping 14 percent, and sexual harassment filings increased for the first time in seven years, up by 4 percent over 2006 figures. What's more, a record 16 percent of sexual harassment charges were filed by men. . . . more
Download a Discrimination Prevention Checklist
3/12/2008
Are you doing all you can to prevent workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation? To help you determine where you could be doing a better job . . . more
California Supervisors Not Personally Liable for Retaliation
3/5/2008
On Monday the California Supreme Court ruled, in a divided 4-3 decision, that individuals can't be held personally liable for retaliation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the state's antibias law. . . . more
'Me Too' Evidence May--or May Not--Be Admissible, Says U.S. Supreme Court
3/5/2008
Suppose an employee files a discrimination lawsuit against you, claiming she was let go in a reduction in force because of her age. To help prove her case, she wants to paint a picture of a corporate culture of age bias. . . . more
Guidance to Help You Avoid Get Dragged into Court
3/5/2008
The best way to fight age discrimination lawsuits isn't before a jury, but with preventive practices and proactive strategies that keep you out of court in the first place. . . . more
Mishandling 401(k) Accounts Can Lead to Expensive Claims
2/27/2008
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down an important new ruling that could open the floodgates for claims by employees charging that their employers mishandled retirement accounts . . . more
'Spanking' Wasn't Sexual Harassment, Court Rules
2/27/2008
When a Fresno jury in 2006 awarded $1.7 million for sexual harassment to an employee who charged that she was spanked as part of team-building exercises at work, the verdict sent ripples through the employer community as a stark reminder of the need to keep a close check on workplace conduct. . . . more
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