Tag: Discrimination

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Research Explores How to Encourage Empathy for Groups and the Power of Perspective-Taking

March 24, 2021by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Miron, A. M., Branscombe, N. R., Lishner, D. A., Otradovec, A. C., Frankowski, S., Bowers, H. R., Wierzba, B. L., & Malcore, M. (2020). Group-level perspective-taking effects on injustice standards and empathic concern when the victims are categorized as outgroup versus ingroup. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 42(5), 305-323. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01973533.2020.1768096 Background & Theory...

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Florida-based Tech Company In Violation of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

March 24, 2020by Vanessa Rose

A Florida-based electronic manufacturer was found to have violated federal law in their response to the needs of an employee according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Details of the Case Interconnect Cable Technology Corporate (ICTC) reportedly demoted and later discharged an employee after her mental illness lead to hospitalization. The employee in...

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Maryland-Based Company to Pay $151,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Suit

March 17, 2020by Vanessa Rose

Erickson Living Management, LLC, a Maryland-based company that builds and manages retirement communities in 11 U.S. states is set to pay $151,000 and provide other relief to settle a retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Details of the Case The EEOC’s lawsuit claims that Erickson Living’s director of health services,...

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Equal Pay Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Costs SnoBear USA $20,000

March 10, 2020by Vanessa Rose

Winter recreation vehicle manufacturer, SnoBear USA, Inc., is set to pay $20,000 in order to settle an equal pay lawsuit. The lawsuit charges that discrimination on the basis of sex blocked the equal pay opportunity of an equally qualified female employee. There are some important takeaways for employers in this case, especially for those working...

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The Unknown Cost of Conflict in the Workplace

February 7, 2020by Vanessa Rose

From gossip to claiming turf, retaliation, culture interventions, and recruiting, there is a lot of company time devoted to processing conflict in the workplace. From time spent away from the work to customer headaches and the dollars lost in between, it’s important for managers and business owners to understand the true cost of conflict in...

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EEOC Sues Orlando-Based Wellness Company to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination

February 6, 2020by Vanessa Rose

An Orlando-based wellness company has been sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for firing an employee due to her pregnancy. Azul Wellness, LLC, which does business as Orlando Float, is not only set to pay $27,000 in order to settle the suit, they are also expected to offer equitable relief to the...

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Workplace Conflict at Walmart Erupts Once Again With Gender Discrimination Claims

September 26, 2019by Emma Hartman

Memos from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) were made public last week, and they’re putting Walmart back in the spotlight. 178 female Walmart employees filed a complaint with the agency, which included concerns over being paid less than their male counterparts and denied opportunities to advance their careers. In their documents, the EEOC asked...

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Workplace Conflict: The Prevalence & Cost of Employer Lawsuits

June 21, 2017by PPS Admin

Small and medium-sized companies in the United States face nearly a 12% chance of being hit with an employment lawsuit. In some states, the potential for encountering an employee-driven claim is quite higher and much of the time, the charges arise from workplace conflict issues that could have been prevented. Specialty insurer Hiscox recent conducted...

Tag: Discrimination

Research Explores How to Encourage Empathy for Groups and the Power of Perspective-Taking

Florida-based Tech Company In Violation of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Maryland-Based Company to Pay $151,000 to Settle EEOC Retaliation Suit

Equal Pay Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Costs SnoBear USA $20,000

The Unknown Cost of Conflict in the Workplace

EEOC Sues Orlando-Based Wellness Company to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination

Workplace Conflict at Walmart Erupts Once Again With Gender Discrimination Claims

Workplace Conflict: The Prevalence & Cost of Employer Lawsuits

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