Tag Archives: EEOC
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Recognizing A Hostile Work Environment
Posted on 10.24.2018
When it comes to the workplace, it’s not always easy to recognize the difference between occasional inappropriate behavior versus a hostile work environment. As we discussed last week, not every incident of disrespect is considered unlawful. A recent example of a hostile work environment would be the case involving Matt Lauer, who was the host of … Continue reading
Posted in HR Risk Mitigation
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Changes coming to the EEO-1 Report
Posted on 09.08.2017
As announced on August 29th, 2017 by the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (or OIRA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (or EEOC) is implementing an immediate stay and reviewing of the effectiveness of the pay data collection components of the revised Equal Employer Information Report (as known as the EEO-1 report). Last … Continue reading
Posted in HR Risk Mitigation
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Discrimination Charges are Costly!
Posted on 02.09.2015
Each year over 90,000 U. S. employers will get a notice of charge of discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If that happens, are you prepared to provide an effective response? Who in your organization has the experience to respond? It’s no surprise that many employers are not prepared for this situation … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance
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Convicted Felons and Your Company
Posted on 12.30.2014
Does your company have a blanket policy in place that prohibits employing any convicted felons? Does your company conduct pre-employment background checks that include a history of felony convictions? If you answered yes to either — you could be putting your company at risk of violating EEOC’s Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1964. Many … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance