Posts in Hostile Work Environment.
Employer’s prompt investigation of harassment complaint leads federal appellate court to rule in its favor, dismissing hostile work environment and retaliation claims.
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Employers should take action whenever stray comments arise in the workplace about age, race or other protected classes.
Rumor-based sexual harassment claim draws attention in the form of nearly 50 amicus curiae briefs from across the country. This post explains why.
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Recent Updates
- Sixth Circuit Reinforces Value of Prompt Employer Action in Harassment and Retaliation Claims
- Department of Labor Proposes Rule Altering Joint Employer Analysis
- Federal Policy Favors Arbitration but Poor Drafting Derails Enforcement
- An Employers Guide to New OBBBA Overtime Reporting Requirements
- Federal Court Rules State Discrimination Claims Subject to Mandatory Arbitration
- Are Boilerplate Terms in Employment Applications Enforceable?
- Is Your Business Ready for Pay Transparency Laws?
- Supreme Court Resolves Circuit Split in Reverse Discrimination Cases
- Michigan Legislature Avoids Chaos by Amending Earned Sick Time Act Just Prior to Deadline
- Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Key Insights for Employers