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According to Christina Sondermann Capizzi, an age discrimination claim by a retail employee received momentum in the 2ndU.S. Court of Appeals. Initially heard by a district court, the ruling in the case was overturned in favor of the plaintiff, who claimed age-based discrimination. Discriminatory acts mentioned in the case included

A la hora de iniciar cualquier negocio, los clientes han de estructurar la operación de forma adecuada con el fin de minimizar riesgos y adaptarse a las legislaciones locales y extranjeras en materia fiscal. Cuando multinacionales o inversores extranjeros desean llevar a cabo negocios en Estados Unidos, pueden surgir cuestiones

Tradicionalmente, los abogados han venido ejerciendo su profesión de forma independiente. Esta independencia venía impuesta por las normas deontológicas de la profesión, de tal forma que las firmas de abogados estaban compuestas exclusivamente por abogados sin contar con la participación de otros profesionales como financieros o auditores. No obstante, esta

Online review sites like Glassdoor, Indeed, and Blind are nothing new. Through a desktop platform or a mobile app, these employer review sites allow employees to vent their frustrations, share experiences and provide insights anonymously about their likes and dislikes on the job. Recently, the Japanese organization Recruit Holdings, which

Conducting regular, internal human resources audits can yield several advantages for businesses, no matter their size. Often, individuals consider audits to be vehicles that identify what’s wrong. Although audits can point out internal deficiencies, they can also recognize what’s right. Human resources audits can not only identify legal compliance issues;

1) Increases Engagement with Employees When conducting an internal audit, employers should also review their employee services, such as payroll, benefits, and conflict resolution offerings.  Further, businesses can receive feedback on company culture and employee motivation. These areas contribute to an employee’s job satisfaction. The higher an employee’s job satisfaction,

It’s been a while since the #metoo movement began. While some corporations grapple with harassment lawsuits in its wake, what effect has the #metoo movement made on small businesses? The media coverage, even social media, can damage a company’s reputation beyond repair when sexual harassment is involved. The fallout can

Gender pay equality is a legislatively backed movement geared at closing the gap between what men and women in similar positions are paid. According to recent data, women make roughly .80 cents to the dollar of their male counterparts across multiple industries. Additionally, women-focused occupations, such as nursing, tend to pay

It’s a case that could soon have far-reaching consequences: the 2nd U.S. Court of Appeals ruled on February 26th that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects workers on the basis of sexual orientation. In a 10-3 ruling, the Second Circuit argued that protections for sexual orientation were included in the