Whether you are a business owner or an employee, you may need to deal with the issue of sexual harassment. This kind of behavior can result in a toxic work environment that can make it harder for employees to do their jobs, and potentially result in serious legal liability for employers. Here are seven potential signs of sexual harassment in the workplace that you should be wary of:
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Five Things You Need to Know About Employment Discrimination
Whether you are an employee or an employer, it is essential to have a grasp of the laws that prohibit employment discrimination, which includes Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) and Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). For employees, these laws provide important legal protections, while employers can potentially be liable for violating these laws. Here are five important things you need to know about employment discrimination:
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EEOC Settles Disability Discrimination Claim Against Hitachi
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has agreed to settle a lawsuit against Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., which alleged Hitachi discriminated against an employee. Hitachi has agreed to pay $85,000 in compensation along with other relief to settle the suit, which claimed that Hitachi failed to adequately accommodate the employee’s disability, and illegally rescinded an offer of permanent employment. The suit shows the EEOC is serious about enforcing anti-discrimination law and will come down hard on employers who refuse to accommodate disabled employees. Continue reading “EEOC Settles Disability Discrimination Claim Against Hitachi”
Seven Ways to Tell You’re the Victim of Discrimination
Employment discrimination is sometimes blatant, involving someone shouting slurs or making openly derogatory remarks. However, many forms of discrimination are much more subtle, and you may not realize it’s happening. Here are a few common warning signs to remember if you are being denied a promotion, raise, bonus, or other job benefits back because of your race, religion, nationality, sex, sexual preference or gender identity. Continue reading “Seven Ways to Tell You’re the Victim of Discrimination”
