Melanie Lynskey, a star of the new Showtime series “Yellowjackets,” recently recounted an incident in which a co-worker allegedly criticized her body on set. According to Lynskey, a production team member asked her what she...more
1/26/2022
/ #MeToo ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Corporate Culture ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Harassment ,
Hostile Environment ,
Obesity ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Title VII
Is it just me, or has JLo and Shakira’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl received more attention than the game itself? As with so many other issues these days, we are a country divided. Some believe the performance was...more
2/13/2020
/ Civil Rights Act ,
Dress Codes ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hairstyle Discrimination ,
Human Rights ,
Labor Regulations ,
National Origin Discrimination ,
Race Discrimination ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Accommodation ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Religious Expression ,
Title VII
In a move as tone-deaf as some of the singers vying to compete on American Idol, pop princess Katy Perry cajoled a kiss from 19-year-old contestant Benjamin Glaze without his permission. Perry, who serves as one of the three...more
The avalanche of complaints emboldened by the #metoo movement shows no sign of relenting, and many caught in its cross-hairs have been unceremoniously fired or forced to resign based on allegations of harassment. Of course,...more
It seems that every day the news is full of stories about employees (whether they are NFL players or Hollywood starlets) protesting unfair treatment. Usually, when an employee complains about discrimination, harassment, equal...more
Earlier this week, news broke that NASCAR is being sued for alleged racial discrimination. NASCAR insists the case has no merit, but only time will tell the outcome. When the rubber meets the road, will your business be ready...more
9/27/2016
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Background Checks ,
Car Racing ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Criminal Background Checks ,
Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
NASCAR ,
Race Discrimination ,
Title VII