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Showing 2 posts from March 2012.
Use of Performance Reviews in Defense of Discrimination Claims
Two recent decisions from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals highlight the importance of record-keeping in defending discrimination claims. In each of these two cases, the plaintiffs raised claims of age discrimination, but were unsuccessful in their claims largely due to the fact that their performance reviews and other documents in their personnel files supported the employers’ legitimate reasons for the employment decisions. More >
Employers Are Demanding Facebook Passwords—Should They?
It’s hard to miss the latest news reports. Employers around the country are demanding Facebook passwords from both applicants and current employees in order to monitor employee activity. While the allure is understandable – in this day and age, almost any negative internet-based comment about an employer can be found by customers, clients and potential employees – the real question is, should an employer take such a drastic step? Probably not. More >
