Category Archives: EEOC

News You Can Use: Criminal Records and Employment Discrimination

Posted on May 2, 2012 by K White Research Department

Employers often have reason to be interested in an applicant’s or employee’s arrest and conviction records, but are understandably concerned about violating state and federal anti-discrimination laws. To assist employers in complying with federal law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission … Continue reading →

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US DOL Mobile Phone Equal Pay Application Winners

Posted on April 26, 2012 by K White Research Department

The US Department of Labor (DOL) is teaming up with the public to increase awareness and solve problems through the US government’s Challenge.gov program. As part of the program, the DOL proposed several mobile application challenges and is making the … Continue reading →

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EEOC Rules on Age-Related Employment Discrimination

Posted on April 9, 2012 by K White Research Department

The EEOC has revised its rule on the “reasonable factors other than age” (RFOA) defense to “disparate impact” discrimination claims under the ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967). The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against people who are 40 … Continue reading →

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Privacy, Security, and The Facebook Password Controversy In The Workplace

Posted on March 28, 2012 by C Dingler Research Department

Facebook provides people with a great way to get in touch and stay in touch with friends and relatives and communicate with people all around the world. Businesses also use Facebook to communicate with customers, advertise their products and services, … Continue reading →

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Sexual Harassment Violates State and Federal Labor Laws

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Research Department

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates state laws, such as California AB 1825, and the federal Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1964. Laws that prohibit sexual harassment are designed to protect the employee, employer, co-workers … Continue reading →

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