UPS and Disability Discrimination
UPS has agreed to pay $2 million dollars in monetary damages to drivers who accused the shipping behemoth of unfair work practices, and disability discrimination. The judgment, ordered in August of 2017, came after months of out-of-court settlement negotiations and mediation. The shipping conglomerate initially denied all claims in the lawsuit. 90 current and former […]
Have Alternative Resolution Practices Hampered Our Understanding of Discrimination in The Workplace?
Roughly 70% of all employment discrimination lawsuits are settled outside of court. Alternative resolution practices have made it easier for those discriminated against to move on with their lives, but alternative resolution proceedings do present a problem for those studying employment discrimination law, and the public. Settlements outside of court do not allow those studying […]
When Does HR Cross Over Into Law?
Human resource departments in thousands of companies across the country are a hub of activity. Every day, human resource professionals are tasked with activities that are imperative to the success and well-being of the company they work for and their fellow employees. As an essential cog in the company machine the number of tasks and […]
The Emotional Impact of Fraud Investigations
As a workplace investigator, every single case is unique. After all, each case involves a different industry, different players, and, perhaps most importantly, different impacts. While it might be preferable to look at workplace investigations through a clinical lens, that simply isn’t possible. Every probe includes emotional aspects, and dealing with a client’s emotional needs […]
Grant v. Lone Star Co. Negligence in The Workplace
Discrimination cases provide a fascinating study in liability. Often, the line between individual behavior and company policy becomes blurred. In such cases, the nature of reporting, any punishment or mishandling, and the legality of holding individuals liable for conduct while on the job can all be called into question. Circuit and district courts have been […]
