When someone is subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, that individual may begin to feel uncomfortable, ashamed, intimidated or uncertain about his or her rights. If this behavior goes on long enough, it can create an extremely hostile work environment. While isolated incidents involving unwelcome sexual advances may not constitute sexual harassment, the moment …
I was grumbling to myself as I leaned on one foot then another while waiting at the bus stop. The buses are always late when you are feeling particularly tired, I thought to myself. I was hoping I could find a seat, as there usually is at this time of day. Behind me, also looking …
Personality testing of potential and current employees for hiring, promotions and training has become standard procedure in many industries. Employee testing has expanded to a $500 million industry, and is estimated to be increasing at a rate of 10-15 percent each year. The question is whether these tests are fair. Employees may face termination, demotion, …
The list of illegal types of discrimination is a long one. For example, an employment discrimination claim can be based on discrimination due to age, disability, race, religion, national origin, sex, or another characteristic – or a combination of two or more of these. Both the federal government and the states have laws that govern …
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. will pay almost $1.5 million in a federal sexual harassment lawsuit that accused the company of creating an uncomfortable work environment for women mortgage bankers at its Ohio office, not far from Columbus. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has revealed that the money received in the settlement will be …
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