1. Don’t make assumptions about your employees’ desire or ability to continue working.
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employees with cancer often face discrimination because of their...more
Any Real Housewives fans out there? I’m not ashamed to admit that I sometimes (with shocking frequency) set aside my Wall Street Journal and Brendon Burchard books on high-performance business habits to engage in a slightly...more
Is it just me, or has JLo and Shakira’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl received more attention than the game itself? As with so many other issues these days, we are a country divided. Some believe the performance was...more
2/13/2020
/ Civil Rights Act ,
Dress Codes ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hairstyle Discrimination ,
Human Rights ,
Labor Regulations ,
National Origin Discrimination ,
Race Discrimination ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Accommodation ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Religious Expression ,
Title VII
Here in O’Town, we are thrilled that the Magic made it to the NBA playoffs. In basketball, of course, it’s easy to determine who’s the best of the best—just look at the scoreboard. ...more
As 2016 draws to a close, each of us will likely take time to reflect on what we hope to achieve in the coming year. In my case, this reflection usually involves resolving to be happier and more productive and reduce my carb...more
12/20/2016
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Discrimination ,
Document Retention Policies ,
Employee Evaluations ,
Employee Training ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Required Documentation
Earlier this week, news broke that NASCAR is being sued for alleged racial discrimination. NASCAR insists the case has no merit, but only time will tell the outcome. When the rubber meets the road, will your business be ready...more
9/27/2016
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Background Checks ,
Car Racing ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Criminal Background Checks ,
Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
NASCAR ,
Race Discrimination ,
Title VII
The glitz, glamour, and celebratory nature of last night’s Academy Awards were dimmed by the ongoing controversy about the total lack of racial diversity among Oscar contenders for the last two years. In response, Chris Rock...more