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Supreme Court Declines to Clarify Law on Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Employers are stuck with uncertainty over whether Title VII prohibits sexual orientation discrimination. That's because the Supreme Court announced it would not yet resolve a split among the appeals courts…
Back Away from the Mistletoe: Holiday Parties Get Post-Weinstein Makeover
The company Christmas party is likely to be a bit more restrained this year, with headlines of allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace uppermost in many people's minds
Bad Position Statements Can Sink an Employers' Defense
Many company leaders fail to realize just how important this statement is. Unless employers formulate a thorough, clear and consistent position, they may not be able to defend themselves successfully…
Viewpoint: Sexual Harassment Training for HR
HR is not for wimps. It takes courage and conviction to speak truth to power—to take the uncomfortable step of going over the CEO's head (if he or she is…
‘Onionhead’ Litigation Heads Toward Jury Trial
A jury will decide next year if employees of United Health Programs of America were discriminated against for rejecting "Onionhead," a program designed to try to improve the corporate culture
Viewpoint: Why Your Employees Need to Hear Critical Feedback
SHRM has partnered with Chief Executive magazine to bring you relevant articles on key HR topics and strategies. This article explores the need for critical feedback and how to give…
The Newest Jurisdiction to Prohibit Salary History Inquiries: Albany County, N.Y.
The Albany County Legislature recently amended the county’s human rights law and joined the list of cities, counties and states that ban questions about salary history
Washington Supreme Court: State Law Bars Retaliation Against Job Applicants
Employers who refuse to hire job applicants who opposed discrimination in a prior job may be sued for retaliation under the Washington Law Against Discrimination
Certification Is Common Interest Among SHRM Award Winners
Award winners at SHRM's annual Volunteer Leaders' Summit last month had something in common (in addition to excellence)—a connection to SHRM certification. Nearly all of the 12 state councils and…