Legal requirements resulting from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) apply generally to businesses with a certain number of employees.
In one of the largest gender discrimination class actions ever brought, female sales employees at Novartis Pharmaceuticals ("Novartis") have been given the okay to proceed as a class in their $200 million lawsuit against the company.
Employers should learn what sexual harassment is and how to prevent it.
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision expanding the protection to employees who allege they have suffered retaliation after making a complaint of discrimination or harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Who must file an EEO-4 Report? The EEO-4 Report must be filed by all states and other political jurisdictions with 100 or more employees.
In situations where emotions run high, managers and supervisors may need extra support and guidance.
A difference in employer-provided health benefits offered to male employees and to female employees may be considered unlawful discrimination.
As more bilingual employees enter the workforce, employers are facing increased resistance to English-only policies (personnel rules that prohibit the speaking
Genetic tests can help an employer determine whether applicants or employees are sensitive to certain chemicals or environmental conditions that may be present
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on religion.
It depends.
A plaintiff is not required to pursue any administrative action or remedy prior to filing suit (Sec. 25-1-29, H. 389, L. 1997, effective August 1, 1997).
See also WHAT THE EMPLOYER MUST DO, Equal pay, above.
Arizona Work Exposure to MRSA, Spinal Meningitis, or TB
See ¶5-2500 for penalties that may apply under the state's fair employment practices law.
Connecticut Workers' Compensation Notice to Employees