04/25/2011
Good news for employers fighting claims of mental harm: Courts have begun ordering mental exams when employees claim that a specific mental illness such as post-traumatic stress disorder was caused by harassment or bias. That may discourage claims.
04/25/2011
Usually, the EEOC leaves litigation to employees and their attorneys. But when the EEOC decides to take the lead, chances are it believes the case is worth fighting for—tooth and nail. When that happens, employers can expect to spend a bundle defending themselves. Fortunately, federal judges will level that playing field if they believe the EEOC didn’t play fair.