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Power Corrupts

By California Employment Law Letter Nov 15, 2011 HR Hero Line

Updated: Nov 15, 2011

by Mark I. Schickman At its heart, the Pennsylvania State University (PSU) football scandal is a criminal matter. But it’s also the ultimate example of sexual harassment being permitted to recur openly, continuously, and notoriously in a workplace. It’s a sober reminder of what can happen if any person or group believes they are bigger […]

Wal-Mart to pay $300,000 to rejected applicant to settle disability discrimination lawsuit

By Diversity Insight Jul 21, 2008 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jul 21, 2008

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., had agreed to pay $300,000 to a Hardin, Missouri, man to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit. In addition, Wal-Mart agreed to provide training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to managers at its Richmond store, notify job applicants about the settlement, and […]