Federal Article Feeds Week In Review (September 29, 2006)
Most Popular Federal Law Article
The Fourth Circuit Decision in Howard v. Winter Should Serve as a Warning to Take All Complaints of Harassment Seriously.
“Be quick in action, but cautious in speech,” says the Chinese proverb. Nothing could be truer for a prudent human resources professional or supervisor. Indeed, the Fourth Circuit’s recent decision in Howard v. Winter, 446 F.3d 559 (May 4, 2006), should serve as a cautionary tale of what is to be expected when one fails to be quick in action in responding to a complaint about harassment, and worse, incautious in speaking with the employee who is complaining.
Located On: Helms Mulliss & Wicker
Most Popular State Law Article
Arrest and Conviction Records: So Why Aren’t the Felons Jellin?
Recently, there has been significant media attention with regard to prior arrest and conviction records for public employees. For example, in the Village of Greendale, Wisconsin, a candidate was approved by the Police & Fire Commission to be on the eligibility list as a patrol officer. While the Village Fire & Police Commission later removed the candidate from the eligibility list, the case generated significant controversy.
Located On: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
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EEOC sues Land O’Lakes for severance language
Twin Cities Pioneer Press - September 26, 2006