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Transgender Employees Protected Under Title VII
Posted by Shanti Atkins
In a landmark Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruling (Macy v. Holder, Appeal No. 0120120821, Agency No. ATF-2011-00751, April 20, 2012) the EEOC ruled that “intentional discrimination against a transgender individual because that person is transgender is, by definition, discrimination ‘based on . . . sex’ and such discrimination . . . violates Title VII.”
Stunning $168 Million Jury Verdict Sends Strong Message to Employers
Posted by Shanti Atkins
Complaints about the high cost of medical care and insurance are commonplace. Our medical bills are often unpredictable and outlandish. And many Americans struggle to pay for the medical services they really need.
But this time, it’s a hospital and some raunchy doctors that are stuck with a bill that’s enormous and unprecedented.
A California jury on Thursday handed down a stunning $168 million verdict (possibly the largest single plaintiff verdict in U.S. history) in a sexual harassment and retaliation case¬. This jury sent an incredibly strong message to employers across the country—take sexual harassment and retaliation seriously or pay the price.
Avoiding Holiday Party Headaches & Litigation Hangovers
Posted by Shanti Atkins
Articles and blog posts on the legal risks associated with holiday parties are everywhere this time of year. Just Google “holiday party and harassment” and you’ll get over 2,000,000 results. They may not all be relevant, but you get the picture.
The articles with solid advice all say about the same thing…
10 Powerful Women Speak: The Persistence of Stereotypes & the Need for Training
Posted by Shanti Atkins
I came across this short Forbes article,“The 10 Worst Stereotypes About Powerful Women” and was intrigued. What had these very successful women experienced on their way to the top?
Stereotypes are alive and kicking—and they negatively impact careers and job prospects in innumerable ways. Christine Lagarde (IMF Chief), Halley Bock (CEO of Fierce), Jill Abramson (Executive Editor of The New York Times), Laura Chinchilla (Costa Rican President) and others echoed sentiments that ripple across all our workplaces.
Bill Would Require NY Hotel Owners to Provide Sexual Harassment Training
Posted by Shanti Atkins
Following the charges of sexual assault and attempted rape of a Manhattan hotel housekeeper by former IMF Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn, two democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require hotel and motel owners in New York State to provide sexual harassment training to all employees.
Double Whammy: Strauss-Kahn and Schwarzenegger Ignite New Sex Scandals
Posted by Shanti Atkins
I've blogged so many times on politicians and high level execs caught up in sex scandals that it's almost cliché. But these headlines are ubiquitous - and nobody ever seems to learn.
The Impact of Bin Laden’s Death on Your Workplace
Posted by Shanti Atkins
The War on Terror has been a hot button political issue for years. With the recent death of The World's Most Wanted Terrorist, employees rejoicing over Bin Laden's death are sure to use the workplace as a forum for fiery political debates centering on the Muslim faith, the Middle East and what it means to be an American. These extremely risky discussions centering on national origin, ethnicity and religion often lead to severe workplace tensions, productivity problems, and potential claims of harassment and discrimination.
Workplace Bullying Legislation Gaining Momentum at the State Level
Posted by Shanti Atkins
In recent months, the news has been filled with tragic - and sometimes fatal - stories of bullying. Bullying has become an epidemic that is not confined to school play grounds or the Facebook pages of facetious teenagers. It is a very real and all too common problem in the workplace.
The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Lessons for Your Workplace
Posted by Shanti Atkins
Congress is gearing up for what is sure to be a fervent debate over the repeal of the military's controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy - a policy that is, at its heart, a workplace issue. The impact of allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military mirrors many of the same issues heating up at your workplace.
Top 4 Workplace Harassment Trends of 2010
Posted by Shanti Atkins
Though sexual harassment is one of the most common forms of workplace discrimination, the trends employers are seeing in harassment claims are anything but typical.
To stay ahead of the curve, employers need to keep themselves up-to-date on the four latest workplace trends impacting harassment claims:
