What does it mean to be intentional? How can employers be more intentional about their corporate culture? In 2011, NPR published an article called “Heroes of the Taj Hotel: Why They Risked Their Lives.” The article tells the remarkable story of employees of the Taj Majal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, … [Read more...] about Can Corporate Culture Save Lives? A Case for Intentional Recruiting
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Absent BFOQ, Transgendered Employees Protected under Title VII
What does discrimination on the basis of "sex" mean under Title VII? When the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964, it prohibited discrimination based on a lot of really big, important categories---such as race, national origin, religion, and sex. Back then, everybody knew what sex discrimination … [Read more...] about Absent BFOQ, Transgendered Employees Protected under Title VII
EEOC Says Transgender Discrimination Violates Title VII
In 1964, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act outlawed major forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, and sex. At the time, sex discrimination meant discrimination against women. Today, however, courts are … [Read more...] about EEOC Says Transgender Discrimination Violates Title VII
No-Ho-Ho: Managing Risk from Holiday Party Is No Laughing Matter
Ah, the company holiday party. Some employees live for them, others dread them. Most would agree that memorable things happen at them, including some things we would rather forget. Holiday party–related activities that have resulted in a lawsuit against a Texas employer include: • A skit … [Read more...] about No-Ho-Ho: Managing Risk from Holiday Party Is No Laughing Matter