Category Archives: EEOC

Employers Should Take the EEOC More Seriously In 2013

Posted on December 31, 2012 by mavity2012

Some executives and managers consider EEOC charges to be a cost of doing business.   Based on past experience, they do not treat Discrimination Charges with the same concern as other legal matters.  The EEOC’s current focus on Systemic Discrimination and the … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Ways To Hold A Company Party – Without Getting Sued

Posted on December 19, 2012 by mavity2012

Top Ten Ways To Hold A Company Party – Without Getting Sued Date: December 3, 2012 By Michael Mitchell (Labor Letter, December 2012) With the Holiday Season in full swing, many employers ask us about the wisdom of holding company parties … Continue reading →

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Free Webinar Making Predictions About Federal Agencies in 2013

Posted on December 11, 2012 by mavity2012

While there remains some lingering uncertainty, the recent elections did lend some clarity to an evolving regulatory landscape. Now that the dust has settled, what can we expect from a second term for the current Administration? And with additional gridlock … Continue reading →

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Should An Employer Use Criminal Record Checks? Part 2

Posted on December 11, 2012 by mavity2012

The post below is Part 2 of my law partner, Bert Brannen’s tips to safely using criminal record checks in the context of increased regulatory scrutiny. 3. Revise The Inquiries On Your Employment Application. The EEOC Guidance strongly discourages employers … Continue reading →

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Should Construction Owners Continue To Use Criminal Background Checks? Part 1

Posted on December 6, 2012 by mavity2012

My friend and partner, Bert Brannen is going to provide a three-part discussion on criminal background checks, including practical compliance tips. ( http://www.laborlawyers.com/dbrannen ). PART 1 Earlier this year, the EEOC issued Enforcement Guidance on the “Consideration of Arrest and … Continue reading →

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Changing Demographics and Personal Philosphy Affect Recruiting and Managing Newer Workers

Posted on November 30, 2012 by mavity2012

We talk regularly about Generation Y, X, Z or whatever, and the obvious ethnic changes in the U.S.  However, consider the increase in “individualism” and “me” philosophy these days.  When recruiting for traditionally dirty or demanding or positions requiring long hours, … Continue reading →

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