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Archive for April, 2008

Night Out

April 26, 2008 at 4:38 pm by: Julie Elgar

This week’s episode raises some interesting issues for employers. The one that first comes to mind is whether an employer should host internal social networking websites for their employees. Frankly, I’ve got mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, social networking websites are great for recruiting, communicating information, answering employee questions, [...]

Posted in Hostile Work Environment, Julie Elgar, Social Networking Websites by: Julie Elgar
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Chair Model

April 18, 2008 at 7:58 am by: Julie Elgar

LITGATION VALUE:  $6,000 - $10,000
Despite what you might think, Michael’s demand that all employees provide him with candidates to serve as the mother of his children does not violate any major employment law.  After all, Michael made the demand of all employees and not, for example, only female employees or employees of a particular race. [...]

Posted in Julie Elgar, Sex/Gender Discrimination, Sexual/Gender Harassment by: Julie Elgar
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The Dinner Party

April 11, 2008 at 7:36 am by: Julie Elgar

LITIGATION COST: Paying lawyer to review corporate ethics policy: $1,500; paying Michael severance: $5,000; avoiding corporate scandal: priceless.

Posted in Julie Elgar, Workplace Policies by: Julie Elgar
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Ripped From The Headlines

April 3, 2008 at 5:48 pm by: Julie Elgar

Well, apparently Michael Scott has moved to Boston and obtained a medical degree.  Last week, the Boston Globe reported that a neurosurgeon at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital was suing for gender discrimination.

Posted in Julie Elgar, Sex/Gender Discrimination, Sexual/Gender Harassment by: Julie Elgar
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