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$5M Punitive Verdict in Religious Discrimination Suit
In my training sessions on religious discrimination I always remind managers to be most careful with those employees who convert religions during their employment. Here is a case in point: Last week, a jury in Missouri awarded $5M in punitive damages … Continue reading
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“Harassment” Claims Do Not Have to Be Gender Based
For those who have attended one of my seminars from the perspective of a former plaintiff’s attorney, you know that I spend quite a bit of time on how disgruntled employees will loosely use the terms “harassment” or “hostile work environment.” However, … Continue reading
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Harasser Status is NOT Determinative
If you have attended any of my seminars, you know that unlawful harassment can be committed by a supervisor, co-worker or even a third party. Last week, a NJ Appellate Court reinforced this theory in reviving a sexual harassment suit, stating … Continue reading
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Age Discrimination is Relative
On Monday, the Ninth Circuit (California clients pay attention!) clarified the standards for presenting evidence of age bias. In the case of Earl v. Nielsen Media Research, Ms. Earl, age 59, alleged that she was fired because of her age and … Continue reading
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“Me Too” Evidence
This week, a California appeals court reversed a trial court decision stating that the trial court should have allowed the jury to hear “me too” evidence from other female employees. For those of you unfamiliar with this concept, “me too” … Continue reading
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