Since 1997, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has had a policy against employers using mandatory arbitration clauses and agreements in employment contracts. It was the position of the EEOC that requiring employees to arbitrate any disputes with their employers would not be in the public interest if it bypassed the agency's enforcement of discrimination and harassment claims.
At Wells Fargo Advisors, Women Punished More, Make Fewer Mistakes
A 2018 working paper by a team of finance professors found that female brokers are typically disciplined more severely for misconduct than are male brokers. This, the professors found, was especially true at Wells Fargo Advisors.
Supreme Court Finds Exception To EEOC Pre-Suit Filing Requirement
Before an employee can file a discrimination lawsuit against their employer, they must first exhaust all internal remedies the company offers. Then, the worker must file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or a corresponding state agency such as the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights or the Virginia Division of Human Rights. This is meant to ensure the worker exhausts the available administrative remedies, as well.
EEOC Asks For Industry Perspective On Ending Workplace Harassment
"When you get cultural change on civil rights, it happens because industry leaders do the right thing," said the commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently.
Is Your Organization Negotiating Fairly With Applicants Of Color?
We've all heard of the gender pay gap, but what about the racial pay gap? You may know that, in 2017, American women earned about 80.5 cents for each dollar earned by similarly situated men. Far fewer people are aware of the pay disparity between whites and African-Americans and Hispanics.
Different Promotion Standards For Women Risk Discrimination Claims
"Although Title VII was passed more than 50 years ago, women nationwide continue to be passed over for promotion because of their sex," says one EEOC regional attorney.
Developing An Engaging, Effective Anti-Sexual Harassment Training
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have put a spotlight on sexual harassment, especially when it occurs in the workplace. Most employers want a culture free of discrimination and harassment, but it can be a challenge to create effective training programs. Luckily, a few good ideas can make your anti-harassment training program much more useful and engaging to your employees.
Tips for Employers to Prevent Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuits
