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Male Sex Stereotyping: Going Where No Man Has Gone Before

Written on 8 Jun, 2009 at 5:30

The following guest post is by attorney Ellen Simon, who has been listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America for her landmark work representing individuals in precedent-setting cases. Ellen blogs at the Employee Rights Post. Stereotyped Statements As Discrimination... (Continue reading)

Is Workplace Bullying Cause for Concern?

Written on 10 Nov, 2008 at 16:01

When Bullies Grow Up What happens to playground bullies who grow up to be workplace bullies? And what happens to the companies where they work? This is the focus of an article entitled “Workplace Bullying Suits on the Horizon.” Successful Bullying Lawsuit... (Continue reading)

Halloween in the Workplace? It Depends…

Written on 1 Oct, 2008 at 11:05

Halloween Will Soon Be Upon Us — Are You Prepared? In addition to personally getting ready for Trick or Treating or costume parties with friends, a 2007 Halloween-practices survey by vault.com found that employees at an increasing number of companies are... (Continue reading)

Bulletproofing Employment Investigations

Written on 28 Jul, 2008 at 7:00

This post on workplace investigations that hold up to scrutiny emphasizes the importance of vertical and horizontal consistency and reasonableness in the investigation of allegations of workplace misconduct, such as harassment.... (Continue reading)

Firemen’s Dog Food Prank Could Cost City Millions

Written on 18 Sep, 2007 at 0:33

A black LA firefighter filed a racial discrimination suit after his coworkers “secretly laced his spaghetti with dog food.” He said in court documents that the dog food incident “was part of a pattern of incidents” at the fire... (Continue reading)

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