Google has seen more than its share of employee unrest and backlash recently involving issues related to women. Back in November, two women employees organized a walk-out to protest Google’s handling of sexual harassment allegations. Some 20,000 employees participated in the walk-out, which initially seemed like a win, especially when higher-ups promised they’d address what…
anti harassment policyHarassment headlines hit newsfeeds on a weekly basis. For example, accusations about Hollywood elite like Harvey Weinstein were quickly followed by a host of other big entertainment names that continue to drip into newsfeeds today. Not confined to the entertainment industry, harassment can happen at any time and at any place of work. This is the…
When vetting candidates for employment, you probably will conduct some type of check into their criminal history. In fact, your application may have a simple checkbox asking this very basic question. While common practice, you may have to modify your application in the near future. “Ban the box” is a movement to remove the checkbox…
We live in a time when politics and personal opinion are polarizing the nation. Last year’s presidential election was unlike any other in history. Then came the Women’s March in D.C., the demonstrations in Charlottesville, and the #GoogleManifesto. This year the topic of standing versus kneeling during the national anthem dominated news headlines. No matter your…
The companies of Silicon Valley tout being some of the most progressive and forward-thinking organizations in the world. However, when it comes to the gender pay gap, it might be all lip service. According to Inc., Salesforce, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Google are among the Silicon Valley companies that say they have no gap. Yet the recent U.S. Department of Labor investigation into…
As an employer, you know that policies and laws change constantly. You’re always on your toes when it comes to navigating the legal landscape. Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rededicated its efforts toward enforcing retaliation claims and issued some guidance for employers.
First Massachusetts, then New York City. Is a nationwide law next? Last year, the governor of Massachusetts signed a law that made it illegal for employers to inquire about applicants’ salaries prior to making a job offer. This was the first state to pass such legislation, with pay equality the main motivation for the legislation. Recently, New…
President Donald Trump has made many promises that are starting to take shape in the first year of his presidency. For those in human resources, his philosophies are likely to strongly influence policy. Here is what you should keep a close eye on. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission The EEOC is composed of…
Even though they have the same primary objective in mind — the welfare of the organization — employment lawyers and human resources professionals can approach the goal from very different angles. Sometimes, it can seem like they’re not even from the same species, let alone playing for the same team.
Is it better to swallow the costs of FMLA abuse than to risk ending up in court if you wrongfully challenge a legitimate claim? That’s the intimidating question many employers think they face given the skyrocketing number of FMLA lawsuits reported last year. Data from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts indicates FMLA lawsuits…