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A Case of Bias, Retaliation, and Reporting Issues
Employee lawsuits are unfortunately common for employers. Beyond the legal ramifications, a lawsuit ultimately reflects an employee who felt they had no other choice but to sue. A recent EEOC lawsuit provides context for the costs of bias and retaliation, and the... read more
Avoid Immigration Status Discrimination–or Face the Feds
The latest high-profile raids against illegal immigrants have created uncertainty about the consequences of new federal policies (and state laws) on immigration for many employers. “Immigration arrests up 38% nationwide under Trump,” and “Immigration Arrests Rise... read more
Diversity May Reduce Corruption Culture
Corruption is a term that is often associated with greedy CEOs and politics in third-world countries. It doesn’t have to be. In every workplace, there is a risk for corrupt activities not just by executives, but by everyday employees. We provide some common workplace... read more
Hospitals Settle False Claims Act Charges
Two related healthcare entities, Mercy Hospital Springfield and Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities, paid $34 million to settle False Claims Act charges related to services for patients whose doctors were paid for referrals. As part of the settlement, the healthcare... read more
Workers’ Rights to Attend Religious Services
US federal and state laws require employers to reasonably accommodate employees’ religious practices. Some employees may request time off to attend religious services. Employers must accommodate these requests unless it would cause them an undue burden to do so. But... read more
Ethics Training and Employee Needs
Maslow’s now-famous hierarchy of needs suggests that human beings must have their basic physiological and safety needs met before they can seek out higher-level psychological needs such as love, self-esteem, and creativity. This applies to the workplace. The influx of... read more
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