Responding to allegations of harassment

Anytime a business has to address accusations of sexual harassment the response to the accusation is critical. Prompt remedial action can often avoid liability. Thats sex harassment 101. When a politician is accused of harassment, the response can be more complex. Herman Cain is learning that lesson in real time. More after the jump

Toxic exposure discrimination

The EEOC's Memphis office has issued a press release about the $650,000 settlement of a race/retaliation case. One of the allegations claims black workers were exposed to higher levels of radiation than white workers. Of significance also this claim is being settled by the purchaser of the enterprise accused of the wrong doing. This settlement underscores the importance of addressing pending employment law claims in the in the purchase/acquisition agreement.

EEOC settles ADA claim in New Orleans

Retailer Saks has agreed to settle, for $170,000, an ADA claim filed by the EEOC,  arising in the New Orleans store. Details here.