Google has been in the news a lot. I’m sure that statement doesn’t come as a big surprise. Not all the news is positive. That might not be a surprise either. Pay equity has been a big concern among many employers. This too shouldn’t come as a surprise. At least a few employers looking to […]
Sex Discrimination Works Both Ways
We are often inundated with stories about sexual harassment, unequal pay, failure to hire or promote or similar issues. Virtually all of the stories discuss unequal treatment of women–and with good reason. It happens so often. Title VII (and many state laws) however, prohibit employment discrimination based on sex. The law doesn’t limit its protections […]
A Failure-to-Hire Claim After Refusing A Job Offer? What’s Up With That???
So a female applicant is offered a job. She rejects the offer. Then she turns around and sues the company, alleging failure to hire and sex discrimination. Whaaaaaaat? Yes, you read that right. Understandably the would-be employer moved to dismiss the claim. After all she can’t prove that she was rejected for the position and […]
My Employee Signed A Severance Agreement. So Why Is S/he Suing Me?
Have you ever had to let an employee go? If you haven’t, chances are you will at some point. Do you or would you give severance pay? If so, hopefully you get a signed severance agreement that includes a release from your soon-to-be former employee. I’ve written here, here and here about severance agreements. This […]
Uh oh. Your Employee Says S/he Was Harassed — and S/he has Recordings…
This week I want to tell you about a case that just might have something for everyone. The Federal Housing Finance Agency is facing the following allegations: a) sexual harassment by the Director; b) Equal Pay violations; c) retaliation; and d) recordings that reportedly support these allegations. Yowsa! I know in my head that these […]