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EEOC moves to rescind conviction and arrest record guidance from 2012
While the EEOC may be rescinding the guidance, employers should not necessarily change their approach, an attorney warned.
Employers need to be prepared for accidental overdoses on jobsites
Preparing for a potential overdose with Naloxone is like having any other safety first aid, writes Associated Builders and Contractors’ vice president of human resources....
Christian worker allegedly fired for religious social media posts gets $20K
Employers have some discretion to discipline employees over social media content, but federal laws prohibit unfavorable treatment because of religious beliefs, EEOC has said....
Postal worker removed from office argument by police fails to reopen bias case
Other staff may have engaged in similar disputes, but the plaintiff couldn’t show that those workers were given more favorable treatment, the 7th Circuit said....
Worker fired shortly after turning 60 sues for age bias
The former employee of Southern Company Services alleged a supervisor had said there were “too many people over 60” and that those over 60 “get sick.”...