When a Candidate Doesn’t Have the Right ‘Look’ for the Job
Is it acceptable to reject a candidate because of his or her appearance?
Tag: discrimination
Listen Closely! 5th Circuit Court Hears Stuttering Employee’s ADA Claims
In a recent decision, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—addressed claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by an employee who had a noticeable stutter. The employee alleged his employers failed to accommodate his disability and subjected him to a hostile work environment.
New Guidance Shifts Federal Policy on Religious Liberty in Employment
New guidance from Attorney General Jeff Sessions on religious liberty in employment “signals a shift in federal employment law and policy,” according to an attorney who focuses on employment law.
Don’t Let Technology Add Risks to Process of Screening Applicants
The practice of screening applicants through the internet – particularly by using Google and social networking sites – is becoming more and more commonplace. But employers need to understand there are times when they just shouldn’t look.
Sessions Memo Changes DOJ Position on Transgender Discrimination
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement changing his department’s position on transgender employment discrimination marks a change in the legal landscape, but it doesn’t alter employer obligations under various state and local laws or the position taken by other federal agencies.
Dispute Over Job Requirements Defeats Summary Judgment on Disability Discrimination Claim
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently permitted a disabled nurse to proceed to trial on her claim that the termination of her employment constituted disability discrimination. The court based its decision on a factual dispute over the physical requirements of the nurse’s job, her employer’s apparent failure to consider potential accommodations for her disability, and […]
Forced Pagan Ritual Ends in Discrimination Lawsuit for Virginia Employer
With a shortage of Catholic priests—and younger priests not looking at the task too favorably—there aren’t too many people left who will perform an exorcism. Whether you believe in demon possession or not, one thing is certain: The task is definitely not something for HR professionals! A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court […]
Let’s Talk About Sex … and Salary History
How often do we think about sex? When it comes to hiring and pay, perhaps we should more often.
Watch Out Employers! ‘Cute’ Could Be Seen as a Protected Class
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) makes it illegal to discriminate against someone based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, but could being “cute” get added to this list? A recent decision from the New York appellate court has left […]
Watch Out: Gender Pay Equity Law Is on the Move
Gender pay equity is a perennial social, political, and ultimately legal issue in our country. Corporate general counsel and HR professionals have watched this issue ebb and flow, and we are now seeing a new flow, but not from where it was expected.