Tag Archives: EEOC

Gender discrimination masked by “old boy” stereotypes –

While sex sells, now more than ever,  sex discrimination also lives on too well according to the EEOC.  It received a $ 500,000 jury verdict in a case under Title VII about sex discrimination in promotion policies in which less … Continue reading

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Court Tosses EEOC Expert in Disparate Impact Discrimination Case

When a federal court dismissed a disparate impact discrimination case,  the EEOC got egg on its cheeks. A large percentage of the discrimination cases we see involve disparate treatment – good old-fashioned, intentional discrimination.  More subtle and with wider impact … Continue reading

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The HR Dilemma: Best Hiring Practices Part 1

HR professionals or other hiring managers need to have best practices in order comply with employment laws, one of the most complex legal areas. The dilemma is that poor decisions may impact a company for years to come. Decisions that … Continue reading

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments