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The headline of a story caught my eye last week – Marriott Disowns One Hotel’s Defense in Rape Case. It seems Marriott International is seeking to distance itself from a Marriott franchise hotel’s legal defense tactic and released this statement: “This incident is not reflective of our corporate culture or ethical standards, and we apologize to all of our guests and customers who were so deeply offended by the words used in the legal pleading.” The court case stems from a situation where a woman was raped at gunpoint in front of her children in a hotel parking garage, which was obviously a horrible experienceRead More →

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As more workers are let go in corporate layoffs and cutbacks, many disgruntled workers are taking legal action out of desperation.  Age and sex discrimination allegations are rising as workers claim they have been unfairly or improperly dismissed.   Class actions and individual claims are both increasing at alarming rates.  At a time when budgets are tight, resources are limited, and insurance rates are rising, organizations cannot afford to ignore employment requirements or  be vulnerable to expensive fines and lawsuits. Has your organization implemented effective unlawful discrimination and harassment policies? Have all personnel received training regarding discrimination and harassment policies?  Is this training updated on anRead More →