The past year has seen several federal appeals circuits read protections for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) workers into the text of Title VII...
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Interference! Bias as a Driver in Management Decisions
Although managers intend to be consistent when evaluating employees, bias frequently creeps into decision-making. There are over 30 types of identifiable bias and they can...
Is There Still a Place for Romance in the Workplace?
“Who is the new guy in marketing?” Debbie asks Ashley. “He is cute; I wonder if he is single!” “I don’t know,” replies Ashley, “Why...
Supreme Court May Hear Case Regarding Time Off as Reasonable Accommodation
A writ of certiorari is pending before the United States Supreme Court in Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft, Inc. (7th Cir. 2017). If the Supreme Court grants certiorari,...
Handling Sexual Harassment Complaints Against Patients in the Health Care Industry
Employers Council is receiving increased communication from members about sexual harassment in the workplace. Generally, most of the allegations have centered around two or more...
EEOC Schedules Multiple Seminars to Address Emerging Topics
On March 16, 2018, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an "EEOC News" release that provides information on two seminars scheduled in Albuquerque, New...
Sixth Circuit: Transgender Persons Protected from Discrimination
Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (which covers Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee) held that the prohibition against sex...
A Win for LGBTQ Rights?
On Monday, February 26, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (which covers New York, Vermont, and Connecticut) ruled that sexual...
Second Circuit Extends Title VII Protection to Include Sexual Orientation
On February 26, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals became the second federal appellate court to formally hold that Title VII’s prohibition on discrimination “based...
New Tax Impact for Sexual Harassment Settlements
The new tax law eliminates the expense deduction for employers who settle sexual harassment and sexual abuse claims when the settlement is subject to a...