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Surge in ADA Disability Lawsuits to Continue in 2013 with Restaurant and Foodservice Employers in Crosshairs

Posted Thu, 2013-02-21 08:09 by Mark Fijman

For 2013, food service employers can expect a continued aggressive approach from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) as to violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) in the restaurant industry.  The significant increase of ADA charges and lawsuits by the EEOC and private claimants, which began in early 2012, shows little sign of abating in the new year.

EEOC Announces Targeted Enforcement Efforts in the Workplace

Posted Tue, 2013-01-08 11:00 by Mark Fijman

In the aftermath of the election, all employers should be mindful of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s ("EEOC") recently announced Strategic Enforcement Plan ("SEP") for 2013 – 2016.

Settlement of EEOC Lawsuit Against Wendy's Franchisee Offers Lesson

Posted Thu, 2012-10-18 12:32 by Mark Fijman

A Wendy’s franchisee’s settlement this week of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) lawsuit, brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), highlights both the increased aggressiveness of the federal agency toward fast food restaurants as well the need for employers to engage in an interactive process with job applicants and employees to make reasonable accommodations under the ADA.

Employers Must Engage Interactive Process for Disabled Employees

Posted Tue, 2012-10-02 10:40 by Jill Muhr

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. There's no better time to remember how vital it is that employers engage in an interactive process with employees who have a disability.

Jailhouse Blues: The Potential Pitfalls of Employee Criminal Background Checks

Posted Wed, 2012-08-15 06:32 by Mark Fijman

In a lifetime of crime, Willie Sutton robbed banks of almost $2,000,000.00. From 1934 through 1947 he was one of the nation’s most successful bank robbers. He made the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list in 1950, after escaping from prison disguised in a prison guard’s uniform.

EEOC Warns Employers Using Criminal Records in Making Employment Decisions

Posted Thu, 2012-04-26 22:56 by Mark Fijman

On April 25, 2012, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") issued revised enforcement guidance on the extent to which employers may rely on an individual’s criminal history in making hiring or other employment selection decisions.

Texas IHOP Franchisee Facing Muslim Discrimination Suit

Posted Wed, 2012-04-18 22:32 by Dave Tanaka

Four former IHOP managers, who are Muslim, are charging that Anthraper Investment, owner of the Texas IHOP restaurants where they worked, with discrimination.

Burger King Franchisee Settles Sexual Harassment Suit

Posted Tue, 2012-04-17 14:46 by BMM

PORTLAND, Ore. — Kaizen Restaurants, Inc., which operates dozens of Burger King restaurants in Oregon and Washington, has agreed to pay $150,000 and implement preventive measures to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.

The Employee with the Dragon Tattoo

Posted Thu, 2011-10-13 00:03 by Mark Fijman

Small business and franchise owners, here are important employment law tips for handling a new generation of employees.

EEOC Lawsuit Stops Jack Sale

Posted Sun, 2010-03-21 01:33 by Bob Frankman

Four Jack in the Box restaurants owned by troubled franchisee Abe Alizedeh will likely close around April 15 because of its past problems with sexual harassment.