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Lessons from an EEOC Wall Street harassment lawsuit

Written on 29 Jun, 2007 at 10:40

The other day, out of the blue, I got a call from Jon Jacobs, a writer for eFinancialCareers, a financial services industry job site. Jon asked me if I had heard about a case recently filed by the EEOC... (Continue reading)

9 Tips to Beat the Heat and Look Professional: Women

Written on 22 Jun, 2007 at 8:59

At many offices across the country, today is Casual Friday. If you’re wearing a company polo and a nice pair of khakis, or something even fancier, pat yourself on the back. If you’re wearing a halter top and... (Continue reading)

EEOC Files Suit Over Racial Slurs; George Learns a New One (To Not Use)

Written on 18 Aug, 2006 at 0:26

The EEOC has filed a lawsuit alleging that a a supervisor at a medical clinic in California used the word “reggin” (“nigger” spelled backwards) and other coded derogatory words when referring to a black file clerk. The suit is for a... (Continue reading)

Why Harassment Training is Essential & Must Go Beyond Sexual Harassment

Written on 16 Jul, 2006 at 23:46

A few employment law fundamentals: Harassment based on race or other protected characteristics is analyzed legally under the same standards as sexual harassment. Offensive graffiti targeting employees because of their race, sex, or other protected characteristic, if sufficiently severe or pervasive, may... (Continue reading)

When Bullying Becomes A Case of Sexual Harassment

Written on 21 Jun, 2006 at 22:33

Don’t get too comfortable too quickly when there is bullying in your workplace. I’ve often gotten the impression that companies can relax when the bully doesn’t appear to be intending to discriminate against women (or men for that matter). What... (Continue reading)

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