I’ve been counseling employers for almost 14 years. One thing that’s become clear over that time is that no one wants to have to call their employment lawyer! But the truth is many companies would be better off if they called more often. It’s usually much cheaper to find out the law and best approach … Read more
You’ve probably read news stories where employees win incredible amounts of money by suing their employer. The good news is lawsuits like those are rare. And most lawsuits end in settlement, where each side ends up compromising. However, if both parties have extremely different views and high confidence of winning, they might go to court. … Read more
In April 2019, a federal judge ruled that all employers required to file the annual EEO-1 report must include 2018 compensation data by September 30, 2019. The court ruling left some open questions for employers regarding the EEO-1 compensation data requirements. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has answered some of those questions, as … Read more