Can one incident constitute sexual harassment?

In “quid pro quo” cases, a single sexual advance can be considered actionable sexual harassment. Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs any time a job benefit is offered on condition of the employee’s provision of sexual favors. The harasser must be someone with the power to make employment decisions. Similarly, quid pro quo harassment can also occur if a rejection leads to a specific job-related detriment.

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The Administrative Exemption

What is the administrative exemption? The administrative exemption is a qualification under both state and federal law which exempts certain employees from receiving overtime wages. Read on to find out more about the requirements for the administrative exemption.

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Wage-And-Hour Lawsuit Filed Against Dick’s Sporting Goods

Employees at Dick’s Sporting Goods, one of the nation’s largest sporting goods stores, say that the retail giant forced them to work overtime and off-the-clock without pay and unlawfully deducted money from their paychecks. They’ve filed a class-action wage-and-hour lawsuit to get that money back – and thousands of Dick’s employees may be affected.

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Do I have to be examined by the workers’ comp doctor to get my benefits?

If your employer’s insurance carrier has recommended you see a doctor, then you probably do need to see that doctor in order to get benefits. It’s unlikely they think you need further (or different) medical care — chances are that the insurance company is contesting some part of your claim. The examination being recommended is likely called an “independent medical exam,” or IME, though the exact names used for the exam and even for the doctor may vary based on the state you’re in.

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