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U.S. Steel wins ADA case; worker couldn’t do ‘Essential’ parts of job

12/01/2006

U.S. Steel Corp. did not violate the ADA when the company terminated a senior technician due to a degenerative lower back condition, a federal district court judge ruled in a Pennsylvania case …

EEOC dishes up harassment lawsuit to Turkey Hill

12/01/2006

The EEOC filed a lawsuit against Turkey Hill Dairy, Inc. alleging the company maintained a hostile work environment in its Conestoga Dairy facility in Lancaster County …

Remark on religious fervor isn’t proof of biased motive

12/01/2006

It’s almost never wise to comment on an employee’s religion or religious practices. But take heart in a new ruling that shows not all inappropriate comments will be deemed discrimination …

Release only essential information about a RIF

12/01/2006

When conducting a reduction in force (RIF), it’s vital to handle severance offers carefully. Make sure you don’t needlessly give discharged employees the idea that they can file an age-discrimination lawsuit …

Beware linking RIF with retirement incentives

12/01/2006

It’s not uncommon during economic downturns for organizations to conduct a RIF and—if the expected savings don’t materialize—to follow up with a retirement-incentive plan. But be aware of one pitfall …

Keep workers productive after their two weeks’ notice

12/01/2006
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Workplace stats can help disprove discrimination intent

12/01/2006

Nothing rankles employers more than being accused of discrimination when the statistics show that their workplace is a model of diversity and equal opportunity. You can turn those statistics in your favor …

Managers may be personally liable under old bias law

11/01/2006

Here’s another point to get the attention of your managers and supervisors when they complain about yet another discrimination training session. If they don’t pay attention, it’s not just the company that may suffer. They could be sued personally, too …

Health/Safety fears justify employee’s refusal to work

11/01/2006

Florida employees who refuse to work because of health or safety reasons can still receive unemployment benefits  …

Workers must suffer ‘Adverse action’ to win bias case

11/01/2006

Federal law says you must grant employees "reasonable accommodations" for their religious beliefs and practices. But that doesn’t mean that any employees who are told they must work on their Sabbath have an automatic lawsuit …