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Pay Equity Laws – What Employers Need to Know
The federal Equal Pay Act went into effect in 1963, but it hasn’t brought an end to pay disparities between men and women. Neither have state laws with the same objective. Long story short: the laws weren’t strong enough, and they didn’t account for all the causes of...
Sexual Harassment by Non-Employees: Are Employers Liable?
Much has been written and said about an employer’s liability for sexual harassment by its own employees, and we have provided tips on how to prevent it in your workplace. However, you can also be liable when a non-employee harasses one of your employees. Both...
Okay to Reject an Applicant Because of Their Accent?
Q: We interviewed a candidate who had the right type and length of experience, but spoke with a thick accent and was difficult to understand. Is it okay to reject an applicant because of their accent? A: There is risk in rejecting the candidate based on their accent,...
