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She’s Too Sexy For Her Job

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The all-male Supreme Court of Iowa re-affirmed its holding that an employer did not engage in sexual harassment when an employee was fired by her boss because he found her sexually irresistible. He was afraid that, if she remained employed, he would not be able to control the temptation to have a sexual relationship with her in violation of his marital vows.

The Court held this was not because of her gender but because of his “feelings” specific to the employee.  But wouldn’t that same analysis apply to quid pro quo harassment?  Quid pro quo harassment occurs, among other circumstances, where an employer fires a particular employee because she or he refuses to submit to “sexual feelings” that a manager has for her or him. Continue reading She’s Too Sexy For Her Job →

Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Case: Not About But Entirely About Employment

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In Fisher, SCOTUS upheld (at least technically) affirmative action in higher education. While the Court reaffirmed that student body diversity could be a compelling state interest, the Supreme Court has made the burden so high for a program to be “narrowly tailored” that the Court has all but gutted “honest” affirmative action.

What about employment?  While the Supreme Court’s case has nothing to do with employment, it has everything to do with employment.  Same decision makers! Continue reading Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Case: Not About But Entirely About Employment →

Employers in the Crossfire

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From SHRM’s HR Magazine:

Employers in the Crossfire
Federal and state gun laws have ramifications for employees and employers alike.
6/1/2013

Last year’s massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut was beyond tragic—and there have been more school shootings since then. In response, lawmakers in Washington have launched a game of political football. Continue reading Employers in the Crossfire →

Wellness Programs: Gaps In Guidance

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Last week, the federal DOL issued HIPAA regulations on wellness programs setting forth both restrictions and requirements.  The regulations were issued pursuant to the Affordable Care Act, aka as Obamacare.

But the Affordable Care Act is not the only law that employers must consider.  There are many other federal and state laws that may affect wellness programs, too. Continue reading Wellness Programs: Gaps In Guidance →

Holocaust Days of Remembrance

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The United States Congress created the Days of  Remembrance as our nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust.  This year, the Days of Remembrance begin on Monday April 8, 2013.

During the week, may each of us remember, even if  for only a moment, the millions who were murdered (including, but not limited to, 6 million Jews) by the Nazi Regime and their willing collaborators.  As a result of the Holocaust,  approximately 2 out of 3 European Jews were murdered. Continue reading Holocaust Days of Remembrance →