Employee Management

CA UPDATE: The 2 Critical Questions From San Diego’s Sexual Harassment Scandal

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By Ashley Kaplan As the number of women accusing San Diego Mayor Bob Filner of sexual harassment reaches the double digits, public interest surrounding the case is at an all-time high, as well. In the wake of the accusations – and despite intense pressure to resign – Filner refuses to step down. Instead, Filner is …

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US Supreme Court Ruling Increases Likelihood for Discrimination Claims Against Employers

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The U. S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that an employer can be held liable for employment discrimination based upon the discriminatory intent of a supervisor who influenced but did not make the ultimate employment decision.  Staub v. Proctor Hospital, No. 09-400 (March 1, 2011).