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WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Age Discrimination, NH Okays Ban, Equal Pay

Jun 24, 2019 | Weekend Roundup

After a downturn in business for a company in Houston, they conducted a reduction in force (“RIF”) terminating a 64-year-old employee, while retaining a 27-year-old employee. The 64-year-old filed suit under the ADEA. In other news, Senate Bill 100 in New Hampshire...

Weekend Roundup: Sick Leave Ordinance, Nevada Nixes Marijuana Testing, Trucking Industry Reform

Jun 17, 2019 | Weekend Roundup

Employers in San Antonio and Dallas need to be prepared to comply with a new sick leave ordinance for employees who work at least 80 hours per year in their respective cities. A violation of the ordinance can cost employers a $500 fine. A law is expected to go in...

Could Your Company’s Background Check Policy Get You Sued?

Jan 14, 2019 | Criminal Background Checks

Smart businesses implement background check policies to protect themselves from fraud, theft, and other liabilities that are not easily foreseen. Almost always, it works like a charm. However, if a background check policy is implemented incorrectly, it can leave your...

Weekend Roundup: Harassment at CareerBuilder, Age Discrimination Protections, and More

Jun 18, 2018 | Weekend Roundup

In the #MeToo era, even major corporations are learning that there are major business and financial repercussions to being sued for sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying. A new lawsuit accuses CareerBuilder of fostering a corporate culture where women are...