Layoffs / Reductions In Force

Layoffs / REDUCTIONS IN FORCE (“RIF”) Companies utilize layoffs / reductions in force (“RIF”) for a variety of reasons.  Often times a business has to lay off employees due to economic issues.  Other times, companies eliminate multiple positions that are redundant.  Unfortunately, some employers use layoffs to hide unlawful motives for getting rid of certain […]

Age Discrimination at Work

Age discrimination AT WORK The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) prohibits covered employers from discriminating against employees who over 40 years old in any of the terms and conditions of their employment. Here are some examples that suggest age discrimination at work: Company fired an executive in his 60’s, then replaced him with someone in their […]

Unlawful Workplace Retaliation

What is unlawful retaliation? Claims for unlawful retaliation must be specifically allowed under a particular law.  For example, the following laws prohibit retaliation against a person for exercising their legal rights:  The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991 The Family and Medical […]

Employer Mistakes That Lead to Lawsuits

“TOP 10” Employer Mistakes Here are some common mistakes that employers make (in no particular order) that can lead to lawsuits, EEOC Charges and other employee relations issues: Employer Mistake #1 – Not Following the Employee Handbook  Employee handbooks are not legally mandated.  However, a good employee handbook sets the tone for a workplace.  It should […]

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