Your employee alleges discrimination or harassment, or conduct that s/he believes is otherwise illegal. Most of you know that you shouldn't fire the employee or take some other adverse action in response. I've … [Read More...]
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Don’t Fire a Whistleblower–Even if S/he’s Wrong!!
Stop Asking About Salary History!
Did you know that Tuesday April 10 was Equal Pay Day? Equal Pay Day came into being in 1996 to raise public awareness of the difference between men's and women's pay. I'll come back to this point shortly. Today I … [Read More...]
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Thou Shalt Not Retaliate Against Thine Employees—Ever!!
Many employers are aware that they are not supposed to discriminate against employees belonging to certain classes protected by statute. A number of employers have also found themselves defending charges or lawsuits … [Read More...]
Severance Agreements and the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act
As promised, this week The Emplawyerologist will devote its time to the special rules that apply to severance agreements offered to employees over 40. The Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA), which is part … [Read More...]
Are You a Co-Employer?
Do you use contractors and sub-contractors or staffing agencies to augment your workforce? Suppose one of those contractors' employees is mistreated or perceives s/he was mistreated by you or one of your employees? … [Read More...]