Most employers know they can’t discriminate against employees based on the employees’ own legally protected characteristics. But they may not realize that the same laws often also prohibit “association discrimination,” or “relationship discrimination.” In other words, employers can’t discriminate based on an individual’s association with someone in a protected class. Forms of Association Discrimination The … Read more
Most U.S. employers are legally prohibited from discriminating in employment based on individuals’ religious beliefs. Unlike most other employment discrimination protections, this aspect of employment discrimination law further requires employers to accommodate employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicable Laws Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employment … Read more
Every business with employees should consider whether and when to implement an employee handbook. Some companies will put a handbook in place even before they hire their first employee. Others will wait until they have an established workforce. So, what is the right time? Do you need an employee handbook now? Let me be honest … Read more