Seven or so years ago, I was asked to teach a course for a client regarding discrimination and harassment prevention. They had offices outside of Alaska so I researched EEO issues in those states in order to update my workbook materials. My research quickly revealed an addition to my list of protected classes: Political Ideology When I saw those words, I rolled my eyes. You ... Read Full Article
Risky Business: Calmer Heads Prevail in Employee Relations
There are a few different profiles when it comes to organizational risk as it pertains to Employee Relations. You have the organizations that slap-happy risky. These are the companies that do whatever they want without regard for consequences. They expect employee claims and suits to come against them, but that doesn't move them much. Often times, these companies have money - ... Read Full Article
Legislation to Protect Unearned Privilege by Tim Gardner
As I write this today, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has let it be known that he is vetoing the proposed "Free Exercise Protection Act", House Bill 757. The "protection" part of the act was to protect faith-based groups who refused to provide social, educational or charitable services that violate their religious beliefs. Oh, and they could avoid hiring someone whose religious ... Read Full Article
There Are Levels To This… A Word on Employee Relations
I wonder at times if companies understand or care about the risk employee issues pose to the organization. I have worked in organizations where nothing got settled at the company level and they were happy to pay people off. I have also worked for organizations that had a heart attack when the most benign concerns were raised for fear of litigation. The point most companies ... Read Full Article
Legal, Compliance and Fines – Oh My!
As we make our way through our work week that is the yellow brick road, we are sometimes startled by the issues that are thrown our way. Often times the issues with which we are faced involve grievances from employees and complaints of unfair treatment. Because we are bright, we have not fallen asleep in a random poppy field and are fully aware of what we need to do to address ... Read Full Article
Legal, Compliance and Fines – Oh My!
As we make our way through our work week that is the yellow brick road, we are sometimes startled by the issues that are thrown our way. Often times the issues with which we are faced involve grievances from employees and complaints of unfair treatment. Because we are bright, we have not fallen asleep in a random poppy field and are fully aware of what we need to do to address ... Read Full Article