A court battle between Twentieth Century Fox and Netflix highlights the risk of luring away a competitor’s talented executives to gain an edge. The lawsuit alleges Netflix wrongfully encouraged Fox’s VP of promotions Marcos Waltenberg and VP of creative affairs Tara Flynn to break their contracts and come to work for the streaming giant. They […]
Posts by Author: Amanda Shelton
Employers Can be Liable for Racist Language Even If Unintentional
If an employer uses language in the workplace that evokes racial stereotypes, does that automatically constitute harassment and a hostile work environment, even if no discrimination is intended? This is at the heart of a lawsuit currently before a federal court in Reno, Nevada. Racial Discrimination or “Lack of Sensitivity”? The case was brought by […]
Marriage Equality and the Trump Administration: Advice for LGBT Couples
While it is difficult to predict exactly how Donald Trump’s presidency will affect LGBT rights and marriage equality in the United States, initial signs are not promising. On the one hand, he did say in a “60 Minutes” interview shortly after winning the November 8 election that, in the wake of Obergefell, marriage equality is […]
Employers Can be Liable for Harassment, Discrimination from Non-Employees
Most employers understand that they have a responsibility to protect workers against harassment and discrimination from other employees. What many may not realize is that this also extends to harassing or discriminatory behavior from non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, tradespeople, and patients. If an employer fails to do this, it can be held liable […]
Religion in the Workplace: A Complex Issue for Employers
As the American workforce diversifies, addressing religion in the workplace is becoming a more common issue confronting employers. Whether it’s dealing with harassment, preventing discrimination, or making accommodations, this is an increasingly complex area of employment law for companies – and can create litigation liability. ExpressJet Airlines, for example, was sued in a Michigan court […]