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Kimberly Ellerth was 23, fresh out of college and recently married, when she landed a prized marketing job with Burlington Industries in its Chicago office. But eventually her dream job became unbearable, she said, after a boss began making sexual advances toward her. As we continue our

We all have to attend meetings, but what if you couldn’t understand what is said.  For the deaf community in the United States, this can be a daily occurrence.  In this episode, we tell the story of Mauricio Centeno and UPS Supply Chain Solutions and how all

Ask any of your employees; co-workers matter. What they do? How they treat you? And what they say? In this episode’s story, we learn how Ingrid Reeves’s male co-workers created a hostile work environment through the language they used and their lack of concern about how their

As an HR professional, you are aware that there are many abbreviations used when referring to specific laws and regulations, organizations or processes. While a seasoned HR veteran may be more familiar with these abbreviations, someone who is new to the profession or not at all familiar

JANUARY 1st Federal contractor minimum rate increases to $10.95 per hour. Standard IRS mileage rate for business use in 2021 changes to 56₵. Begin paying non-exempt employees any new/revised state minimum wage rates that become effective January 1. Begin using new Summary of Benefits Coverage (SBC) template.

Job Postings, Discrimination, and EEOC – oh my! What happens when a media company decides to forgo their own job posting, ignore a qualified applicant, and hire a younger applicant….with way less experience? Listen in on this weeks tale of woe from within the files of the

Previously we discussed some basics of discipline, discharge & documentation for work-related instances. Today we will talk about the same principles for off-duty conduct. As stated in our last blog, a new employee should be familiar with your expectations of their off-duty conduct as well as their

Why do employees file litigation claims after being terminated from an organization…revenge, vindication, money, or simply feel they weren’t treated fairly? Whatever the reason, the court costs alone can run into tens of thousands of dollars; and if you don’t have the proper documentation to defend your