This Investigation of Sexual Harassment Complaints
Eskridge Law
This month's topic is investigation of sexual harassment complaints. The procedure discussed below may also be used.
Plaintiffs find a Litigation Oasis in the Desert: Court Makes it Easier for Employees to Prove Discrimination
Eric J. Hansum of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
When investigating whether someone has been discriminated against, do not underestimate clues that may suggest discrimination, even if those clues do not tie directly to the personnel action at issue.
Makeup Rule Upheld By Ninth Circuit
Patrick H. Hicks and Veronica Arechederra Hall of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
On December 28, 2004, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision affirmed the dismissal of a female bartender's termination for failing to comply with her employer's dress and grooming standards, which included a requirement that female bartenders wear makeup. Jespersen v. Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., 9th Cir., No. 03-15045, 12/28/04. The decision upholds the right of employers to enforce reasonable dress and grooming standards as long as they do not impose unequal burdens on either sex.
Summary Judgment Used Sparingly in Sexual Harassment Cases
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
An employee sued her former employer claiming sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII.
Quid Pro Quo Harassment with No Adverse Consequences?
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
The United States Supreme Court has decided to review whether a claim of quid pro quo sexual harassment may be brought under Title VII when the employee did not submit to the harasser's sexual advances and did not suffer any adverse employment actions.
Sex Discrimination: Pregnant Woman's Claim of Discrimination Dismissed Where There is No Showing of Disparate Treatment
Mark A. Goldsmith of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
Plaintiff was a sheriff's deputy assigned to the road patrol when she became pregnant. She asked to be reassigned t.
Regulating Work Place Romances
Randall P Sutton of Saalfeld Griggs PC
This article provides an overview of several policies an employer should consider in regulating work place romances and protecting against sexual harassment claims.
Practical Implications for Employers
Broad and Cassel
In defense of a sexual harassment case involving a supervisor-subordinate relationship, it will be important for an.
One Sexual Harassment Law Suit Can Devastate Even the Largest Employer
Momkus McCluskey, LLC
Consider the following: During the past five years, the number of sexual harassment complaints filed with the .
Effective Investigations of Harassment Complaints
Dykema Gossett PLLC
STEP 1: BEFORE A COMPLAINT IS FILED The first step in an effective procedure is identifying the person who will.
Fourth Circuit Offers Valuable Advice on Limiting Exposure to Liability for Sexual Harassment
Duff, White & Turner, LLC
The April 1, 1998 ruling granting President Clinton's motion for summary judgment in the Paula Jones sexual harass.
Equal Pay Claim Under Title VII and Elliot-Larsen Fails
Stefanie K. Longhofer of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
Plaintiff was a manager/buyer in the children's department of Defendant's department store in Rochester. After leav.
Sexual Harassment an Ounce of Prevention
Frank Howard Henry of Broad and Cassel
Most employers are aware that reports of sexual harassment must promptly and thoroughly be investigated. Where appr.
Discrimination Based on Sex
Walker & Chambers, Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Introduction Generally, there are five (5) categories of discrimination that the law prohibits from taking pla.