Bad vibrations for 71-year-old lifeguard, until …
June 19, 2012 by Lee James
What would The Beach Boys have to say about this? A 71-year-old New York lifeguard was fired for being too old. Help Me, Rhonda!
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June 19, 2012 by Lee James
Court: Careful about asking employees to explain sick days
February 29, 2012 by James Russo
A recent case in federal court reveals a major flaw in many employers’ sick-leave policy.
EEOC issues guides to avoiding ‘caregiver discrimination’
February 20, 2012 by James Russo
The feds’ new focus: Making sure that employers don’t stifle the careers of employees who have responsibilities for the care of children and other family members.
How EEOC’s enforcement plan affects you
February 8, 2012 by James Russo
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released a draft of its strategic plan. Amid the jumble of government-ese are at least three clear warning signs to employers about the effects on the workplace.
The cost of a sloppy criminal-background check: $3.1M
January 23, 2012 by James Russo
Suppose you found out an applicant had been arrested four times. Would that enter into the decision about whether to hire? Should it? The answer was revealed in a celebrated Equal Employment Opportunity Commission case.
Tell your managers: ‘Don’t say this’
December 12, 2011 by James Russo
Let’s say an employee decides to sue your company. Let’s say the manager involved makes one of these three statements. Now let’s say your company will end up writing a big check to the employee.
The rules of evidence when an employee sues
September 7, 2011 by James Russo
What do you have to hold onto when an employee files a lawsuit? And for how long?
EEOC: Firm must hire recovering addict
August 24, 2011 by James Russo
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a company that turned down an applicant who tested positive for drugs.
Why EEOC wants employers to ignore criminal records
August 5, 2011 by James Russo
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is holding hearings on whether to penalize employers for factoring criminal records into hiring decisions. Does the EEOC have a case?
Feds warn about ADA leave blunders
June 20, 2011 by James Russo
Straight from the horse’s mouth: In a public meeting, a top attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission warned about four mistakes companies often make when granting leave as an ADA accommodation.
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