Bullying in the workplace has been been frequently highlighted in the media recently, especially by HR management experts. But too many employers are still unaware.
In the state of California, actions that constitute "unlawful workplace bullying" occur when an individual directs negative, inappropriate, or unwanted conduct or speech towards a worker based on certain protected characteristics of that worker.
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Topics:
harassment,
discrimination,
sexual harassment,
workplace bullying,
employee retention
No business wants to be subject to an employee lawsuit, but the odds are good that any business will be at some point. The question is whether they'll be prepared when it does happen.
[This post was previously published in June 2018. It has been updated and revised to provide the most up-to-date information.]
When it comes to thinking about employee lawsuits there are two major actions that need to be taken: prevention and preparation.
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Topics:
HR best practices,
HR compliance,
harassment,
discrimination,
workforce management
Federal law requires employers to provide employees with reasonable accommodations that enable them to perform their essential job functions in keeping with an employee’s religious requirements.
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Topics:
employee lawsuits,
discrimination,
ADA,
Title VII,
EEOC
With the addition of new legal restrictions being placed on HR and hiring managers in California, caution and strict compliance has become essential. Even seemingly innocent questions can land employers in legal hot water as the result of a complaint filed by a disgruntled interviewee.
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Topics:
recruiting and hiring,
california labor law,
california labor laws,
discrimination,
compliance mistakes
Claims against employers and employee lawsuits are on the rise. And, in some states such as California, the laws tend to favor the employees in many cases. HR and management best practices are needed to avoid and minimize the instances of costly claims and litigation.
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Topics:
harassment,
discrimination,
sexual harassment,
workplace bullying,
lawsuits