There is no place for harassment in the workplace. With federal law, state law, and company policies all prohibiting various forms of harassment, one would think that workplaces would be a safe place to work and develop one’s career. However, far too often do workers have to suffer from the belittling, threatening or offensive behavior…
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While receiving news of a government audit is a less than desirable event for any business or individual, the more notice you must prepare and ensure compliance with the law, the better. On September 7, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued 750 Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters—courtesy notifications…
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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor announced federal contractor Parker Hannifin Corp had agreed to pay more than $200,000 to resolve allegations of pay discrimination. The allegations came to light during an investigation of Parker Hannifin’s San Diego Composite Sealing Solutions facility. The routine compliance evaluation by DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance…
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According to the US Department of Labor, workplace harassment can be based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or parental status. Prohibited workplace harassment may take either of two forms. It may entail “quid pro quo” harassment, which occurs in cases in which…
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Three Things You Need to Know About Pay Discrimination Last month, the University of Denver announced it had agreed to pay $2.66 million to settle an unequal-pay lawsuit. The suit was brought by seven female professors at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law who said they were not being paid as much as…
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