Discrimination Law Blog

New Discrimination Law Prohibits Using Genetic Information In Making Employment Decisions

Sunday, February 7, 2010 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This blog concerns Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) which prohibits the use of an employee’s genetic information in making employment decisions.  An employer's compliance with GINA will require updating the posters, workplace practices and personnel manual.... Read More
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Topic: Discrimination

What's My Case Worth? A Guide To Case Valuation

Monday, December 21, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This blog explains how to assess the value of your case.... Read More
Posted at 08:03 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Discrimination

The Supreme Court Decides That Age May Factor Into An Employer's Decision To Take Action Against An Employee

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This article discusses the Supreme Court's recent decision allowing employers to take age into account in taking action against an employee.... Read More
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Topic: Discrimination

A Reminder From The Bench: Proving A Hostile Work Environment Claim Is Not Easy

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This article explains the level of evidence needed to prove a hostile work environment claim.... Read More
Posted at 16:14 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Discrimination

Taking Measures To Diversify A Workforce Is Now Risky Business: The Supreme Court Rules That Correcting Discrimination Can Itself Be Discriminatory

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This article discusses the recent Supreme Court decision on an employer's liability for taking efforts to increase diversity in the workplace.... Read More
Posted at 15:56 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Discrimination

Assessing Your Company's Exposure In An Employment Discrimination Case

Saturday, June 6, 2009 by Sheryl L. Axelrod

This one-page piece advises employers concerning the substantial exposure faced in an often overlooked area of employment discrimination law: claims by temporary employees denied permanent positions. It then offers insight into how that exposure can be limited. This piece may also be found at:http://www.theaxelrodfirm.com/articles.php?action=1... Read More
Posted at 15:18 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Discrimination
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