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Supreme Court Throws Out Retaliation Claim ( June 2001 )
In a bit of good news for employers, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that some incidents in the workplace are too trivial to constitute sexual harassment or to support a retaliation claim. While the Supreme Court's decision was brief and unsigned, it shows that even judges can become impatient with lawsuits based on minor workplace incidents. -
Training About Sexual Harassment Can Make All The Difference ( March 2001 )
In real estate, the saying goes, it's all about location. In the law governing workplace sexual harassment, it's turning out to be all about training. -
The West Coast Employer ( April 2000 )
Inside this edition of the West Coast Employer the following topics are discussed: Federal Appeals Court affirms large retaliation award in sex discrimination case; Oregon Court applies strict limits to claims of retaliation; and Washington High Court extends effect of law against discrimination to employees of exempt small employers. -
Sexual Harassment-The Roadmap to Avoid Liability ( August 2000 )
This article outlines the path an employer must travel to sustain the affirmative defense in sexual harassment lawsuits. -
Regulating Work Place Romances ( December 2000 )
This article provides an overview of several policies an employer should consider in regulating work place romances and protecting against sexual harassment claims. -
Jackson Lewis:Interchange- Workplace 2000 ( April 2000 )
This newsletter provides valuable insights concerning significant trends and issues affecting employee relations and management. -
Employment Practices Liability Insurance: A Viable Preventive Strategy ( December 2000 )
This article reviews the benefits of obtaining Employment Practices Liability Insurance as a viable preventive strategy against employment claims. -
The Jackson Lewis Ten Step Response to the New Rules on Workplace Sexual Harassment ( December 2000 )
This article examines how employers should implement ten preventive measures to protect itself against sexual harassment in the workplace. -
Complaints To Wrong Managers ( December 2000 )
A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit demonstrates the importance of having a well-drafted and enforced anti-harassment policy. The employees in the case claimed that the store manager at a Publix Supermarket created a hostile work environment through inappropriate touching and comments. -
Title VII Damage Caps: Calculating Your Maximum Exposure ( November 2000 )
In Vance v. Union Planters Corp, the court defined the meaning of the term "current or preceding calendar year." Now employers have a bright line test for determining their maximum exposure in discrimination cases pursuant to Title VII.
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