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Jan
08

HR mistakes just got more expensive

As anyone involved in litigation will tell you, violations of labor laws have never been cheap. But they are now more expensive than ever. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently increased penalties for a variety of violations, which became effective on January 2, 2018.

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Oct
12

Sexual harassment litigation is expensive

As the latest news cycle reminds us, sexual harassment continues to plague American workplaces. In addition to affecting leadership confidence, employee morale, and public opinion, claims of sexual harassment carry with them another negative: Litigating sexual harassment claims is expensive.

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Sep
22

Sexual-orientation discrimination has reached the U.S. Supreme Court

Update on Bostock and Zarda: On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision involving the Bostick, Zarda, and Harris Funeral Homes cases. The court held that an employer who fires a person merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII. The Harris Funeral Homes is discussed in another blog post.

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Sep
11

Sexual orientation discrimination may be headed to U.S. Supreme Court

Update on Bostock and Zarda: On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision involving the Bostick, Zarda, and Harris Funeral Homes cases. The court held that an employer who fires a person merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII. The Harris Funeral Homes is discussed in another blog post.

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Aug
31

EEO-1 Forms: Out with the New and In with the Old?

Update: On August 29, 2017, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) indefinitely suspended the new EEO-1 Form. OIRA is part of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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