Role-reversal: EEOC ordered to fork over $1.9M for ‘frivolous’ claims
The EEOC has a long history among employers of filing lawsuits for dubious reasons, and in this case, that strategy seems to have come back to haunt it.
The EEOC has a long history among employers of filing lawsuits for dubious reasons, and in this case, that strategy seems to have come back to haunt it.
Of course you know: Sexual harassment can happen in any workplace. But it turns out it happens in some workplaces more than others. Is yours one of them? Here’s how to tell.
Most of it doesn’t take place by the water cooler anymore, but there’s no shortage of workplace gossip out there.
Employees say it’s their business what they say via social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. But most employers feel otherwise.
If we had a nickel for every sexual harassment lawsuit we’ve read about like this … we’d have exactly five cents.
When it comes staffers using social networking sites in the workplace, many employers feel like their hands are tied.
A common scenario: While browsing around on Facebook, a manager comes across the profile of one of his or her employees and sends a friend request. Here’s why it shouldn’t be done.
Before the curtain closes on 2011, we’re taking one last look at the most-popular Resourceful Finance Pro stories of the past year. Based on your clicks (thanks for reading!), here are the top 10 stories of 2011.
What do employment attorneys see as the common thread that lands well-meaning employers in court time and time again? Costly mistakes by their front-line managers.
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Having the option of arbitration for employer/employee disputes is crucial for avoiding costly litigation. But going forward, there’s a new amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act on the books that you need to know about. The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act went into effect March 3, 2022, and it means […]
Here are some unattractive odds for you: If you’re a U.S.-based business with at least 10 employees, you have a 12.5% chance of having an employment liability charge filed against your company. Ouch.
When months of inappropriate comments and unwanted sexual advances proved futile, this manager took his harassment to the next level — and now he’s headed to court.
To avoid costly legal trouble, it’s imperative for companies to evaluate their approach to workplace harassment right away.
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