The EEOC and court do not want to hear why deaf workers were not hired
The EEOC and court do not want to hear why deaf workers were not hired.
The EEOC and court do not want to hear why deaf workers were not hired. Two…
What’s wrong with the “Armani look?”
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hat’s wrong with the “Armani look?”
A major clothing retailer VP stated that it wanted employees to emulate the “Armani look.” According to the…
New York has issued a “Go to Jail” card for employers
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ew York has issued a “Go to Jail” card for employers. Historically, employers which didn’t pay appropriate overtime, minimum wage or other owed wages to…
Interview questions result in EEOC lawsuit against restaurant chain
The general manager of a large restaurant chain in Pittsburgh asked a visibly disabled candidate, who utilized a cane, what was “wrong” with him and…
What’s wrong with music in the workplace?
Music is pervasive in workplaces - whether that is music played by individual employees or broadcast over the employer’s speakers - but not all music is…
Is height or weight legally protected?
It depends. Recently, New York City became the seventh city to add worker height and weight to the list of legally protected classes, in addition to more…
What does hairstyle have to do with discrimination?
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) – the state agency charged with enforcing anti-discrimination laws - recently updated its regulations.…
Are Government employees independent contractors
Is there a new government initiative to focus on whether independent contractors are, in fact, misclassified employees?
Yes. The current administration…
Is there an update to the Federal workplace posters?
Is there an update to the Federal workplace posters?
Yes, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its poster in October 2022 and…