10/08/2008
The U.S. Supreme Court opens its 2008-2009 session with three employment law cases on its docket. Last session, the court expanded employees’ rights to claim retaliation under federal anti-discrimination law. This year, one Supreme Court case deals with retaliation, while two others address discrimination.
10/08/2008
Employees who complain about sexual or other kinds of harassment shouldn’t be left to wonder whether their complaints are being investigated. Employers should apply sound investigation procedures and then follow up with the employee who came forward to let her know the result. That’s true even if the company isn’t going to take any action …