If you remind employers that they are obligated to post certain notices in their workplace, you might be told by many of them that it’s old news. For those that have 15 or more employees, it’s likely...
An effective approach to addressing sexual harassment
By
David Barmak Esq., and Betty Frandsen, MHA, NHA, RN
Jun 16, 2021
In 1986, the Supreme Court held that workplace harassment constitutes sex discrimination and is unlawful under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In 1991, the Supreme Court nomination hearings for Clarence...
Vaccine mandates are legal, but not without their own risks
By
Norris Cunningham
Angela Rinehart
Apr 19, 2021
With the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program now complete, responsibility for COVID-19 vaccinations of new residents and staff has shifted to the long-term care facilities themselves. ...
EEOC sues PruittHealth for pregnancy discrimination
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 19, 2018
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Wednesday it is suing PruittHealth-Raleigh for refusing to accommodate the pregnancy-related work restrictions of a certified nursing assistant...
SNF sued after firing worker with anxiety
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 08, 2018
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued a Nashville-based skilled nursing and rehabilitation company for refusing to provide a reasonable accommodation to an employee who suffers from...
EEOC takes on provider over flu shot firing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 16, 2018
A healthcare provider in Owosso, MI, violated federal law by rescinding a job offer to a transcriptionist who wanted a religious accommodation to avoid a flu shot, the EEOC said in a lawsuit this week.
EEOC sues nursing home that fired worker with anxiety
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 05, 2018
A Tennessee nursing home fired a laundry technician rather than accommodate her request for time off to cope with an anxiety disorder, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges in a new...
Nursing home providers hit with disability, racial discrimination lawsuits from EEOC
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Oct 03, 2017
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit on Friday against a Maryland skilled nursing facility, arguing that it failed to promote an employee based on her race and age.
Provider sued over alleged harassment, discrimination of black employees
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Sep 22, 2017
An Indiana skilled nursing and senior living provider is facing allegations that it subjected black employees to slurs and racial discrimination, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the Equal Employment...
MS assisted living worker fired on first day due to pregnancy, government charges
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 26, 2014
An assisted living facility in Mississippi fired a worker hours after she started on the job because of her pregnancy, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.