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Steptoe & Johnson Recent News- WV Legislative Update - 2/17/12 February 17, 2012
- Study: Some LEED Requirements Could Pose Risks to Construction Workers February 17, 2012
- Corps of Engineers Issues New Nationwide Permits February 16, 2012
- Steptoe & Johnson Elevates Two Marketing Team Members February 15, 2012
- Steptoe & Johnson to Welcome NAPE Attendees During Premier Reception February 15, 2012
Author Archives: Vanessa L. Goddard
“TWAS ANOTHER NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS” H.R. STRATEGIES FOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
With Christmas just days around the corner, we’d like to wish all our readers a happy, safe and enjoyable holiday season. For those in the world of HR and employment, we have a special treat to keep your spirits bright — our annual holiday poem:
A QUICK & DIRTY CHECKLIST ON CONDUCTING HARASSMENT INVESTIGATIONS
You’ve heard the expression “The best defense is a good offense.” Well, this is very true in the world of harassment law. For our devoted readers of this blog, we know this is preaching to the choir, but it never hurts to make a quick check of your policies and procedures to ensure that you’re [...]
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DOES USERRA PROTECT AGAINST A HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT?
Several months ago, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) issued an extremely interesting opinion and, in the process, became the first federal appellate court to definitively address whether the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”) created a claim for a hostile work environment based upon membership in [...]
FROM THE NEWSROOM: EEOC’S NEW GINA PROPOSAL
Last month, the EEOC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would extend existing recordkeeping requirements under Title VII and the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) to employers covered by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“GINA”).
A WINNING DEFENSE AGAINST HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT CLAIMS
Harassment cases always have been challenging for employers to defend, largely because of the he-said/she-said nature of those claims. Still, as a new decision from the Fourth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals – the jurisdiction in which West Virginia sits – reminds us, the importance of strong anti-harassment policies, training for employees, and a prompt [...]
CHARITY BEGINS AT . . . THE GOLF COURSE!
In a recent opinion from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals — which covers West Virginia – Purdham v. Fairfax County School Board, the Plaintiff took a swing at the definition of “volunteer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and ended up making a triple-bogey. (Spring isn’t just the time of year for basketball [...]
THOMPSON V. NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS: THE SUPREME COURT SPREADS THE LOVE
“Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.” –Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 24, 2011, the United States Supreme Court issued its highly-anticipated decision in Thompson v. North American Stainless, L.P. If you were one of the many employers, [...]
‘TWAS TWO DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
*A little holiday fun with Clement C. Moore’s “A Visit From Saint Nicholas” ‘Twas two days before Christmas, when all through the shop, Not a worker was working or doing his job. Cards from suppliers were posted with care, But folks were ready to be home, not there.
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ETHICS POLICIES: YOU GOT ‘EM – NOW FLAUNT ‘EM!
Over the last several months, we have talked about who needs ethics policies, as well as what is in them. In this final installment on ethics policies, the focus is on incorporating them into your workplace.
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ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE; I HAVE TO READ THIS, BUT WHY SHOULD YOU?