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	Who Is EPC? Transsexuals Entitled to Title VII Protection Investigation Blunder Leads to $21 Million Verdict Claims of National Origin Discrimination Continue To Rise Upcoming Events/Seminars

Transsexuals Entitled to Title VII Protection

Does your non-discrimination or equal employment opportunity policy prohibit discrimination against transgender employees? If it doesn't, you may want to consider revising your policy. In a recent case before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Smith v. City of Salem, Ohio, the appellate court overturned the trial court's order, dismissing a sex discrimination claim brought by a transsexual firefighter. Read more... »

Investigation Blunder Leads to $21 Million Verdict

Passing out copies of the company's harassment policy and asking male employees if they had sexually harassed a female employee does not constitute an effective investigation as the officials at DaimlerChrysler recently learned. Read More... »

Claims of National Origin Discrimination Continue To Rise

A recent study conducted by the University of Michigan shows that in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, and the increased emphasis on the war on terrorism, Arab-Americans continue to face harassment, discrimination and abuse. Read More... »

Upcoming Events/Seminars

Conducting Effective Investigations This seminar will equip managers with the skills to conduct effective internal investigations, by familiarizing them with the different strategies to ensure that their company is properly positioned to defend against employment claims. September 16, 2004, 6:00 pm   National Association of African Americans in Human Resources Bons Secours Hospital Liberty Village, West Pavilion Baltimore, Maryland Click here for information September 22, 2004, 3:30 pm Chesapeake Human Resources Association (SHRM) Towson Sheraton Towson, Maryland Click here for more information