It is said that one should pursue their passion and what they love and turn it into a form of a business. Many people do not enjoy the luxury of being able to become entrepreneurs with the associated risk and overcoming barriers to entry. There are those that have a job that they are passionate about and love going to work everyday. However, the majority of those in the workplace have to perform their duties in an often hostile work environment and tolerating it for the benefit of their family … [Read more...]
Who is my supervisor under the law ?
November 19, 2013 by
The Supreme Court this year in the matter of Vance v. Ball State University clarified the ambiguity among the various federal circuits as to the definition of a "supervisor" as applied under Title VII and per EEOC Guidance of the same. Maetta Vance, an African American woman, filed a lawsuit against her employer, Ball State University claiming a racially hostile work environment by Saundra Davis. Under Title VII, the status of the harasser controls the issue vicarious liability of the … [Read more...]
