EEOC ANNOUNCES DISCRIMINATION CHARGES AT ALL-TIME HIGH
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Discrimination complaints hit an all-time high in 2010, the EEOC reported this week.
Coming off two consecutive years of record high charges, 2010 had the highest number of discrimination charges in the Agency’s 45-year history. The total rose to 99,022, up 7.1% from 2009.
On top of that the EEOC is boasting a record $319 million recovered from employers, also the highest level ever. And the trend will continue in 2011.
Now’s the time for employers to review polices and train managers.
Here's the problem:
Good managers know not to discriminate. But different people view interactions differently and people have become so sue-happy even the best managers can find themselves on the wrong side of a complaint.
Thing is, it's not the complaint that ensnares most employers – it's how they react to it. The penalty and reputation hit that your organization can take from inaction, inappropriate response, lack of cooperation and other simple missteps is more than costly.
Discrimination complaints hit an all-time high in 2010, the EEOC reported this week.
Coming off two consecutive years of record high charges, 2010 had the highest number of discrimination charges in the Agency’s 45-year history. The total rose to 99,022, up 7.1% from 2009.
On top of that the EEOC is boasting a record $319 million recovered from employers, also the highest level ever. And the trend will continue in 2011.
Now’s the time for employers to review polices and train managers.
Here's the problem:
Good managers know not to discriminate. But different people view interactions differently and people have become so sue-happy even the best managers can find themselves on the wrong side of a complaint.
Thing is, it's not the complaint that ensnares most employers – it's how they react to it. The penalty and reputation hit that your organization can take from inaction, inappropriate response, lack of cooperation and other simple missteps is more than costly.
DRILLING BAN PREVENTS JOB CREATION AND ENERGY INDEPENDENCEADMINISTRATION’S DECISION SETS OUR COUNTRY BACK WHEN WE DESPERATELY NEED JOBS
Washington, DC, 12/01/10 - The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Executive Vice President Jay Timmons issued a statement today following the Obama Administration’s announcement that it is reversing its policy and will not allow offshore drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico or off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts as part of its next five-year drilling plan:
“Manufacturers are angered that the Administration is reversing its policy and will not open the Eastern Gulf, the Atlantic or the Pacific to offshore drilling.
By failing to open these areas to drilling, our nation will be forced to rely even more heavily on foreign producers, which will only discourage investment in new projects. Lower energy costs are key to helping spur job creation, and failing to open additional areas to drilling stifles job growth.
Our nation already faces a high unemployment rate, and the American people are looking for answers and certainty from Washington. This reversal in policy only adds to the uncertainty and shows that the Administration is failing to listen to the American people on this important economic issue.
Development of the Outer Continental Shelf is vital to affordable, reliable energy, the long-term health of our economy and the prosperity of American workers.
Manufacturers will continue to urge the Administration and Congress to open these areas to drilling to lower energy costs and help boost our economic recovery.”
AP
According to an AP Article this morning: "The economy is showing new life in the final months of the year. ... The stock market had its best day since September after a report that the private sector hired the most workers in three years." US factory output "grew for the 16th straight month in November." The Institute for Supply Management "said its index of manufacturing activity came in at 56.6 for November," and "a new survey by the Federal Reserve finds that almost all of the nation -- 10 of its 12 regions -- is growing economically."
SENSIBLE FISCAL POLICIES WILL LEAD TO JOBS FISCAL COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATIONS ARE A FIRST STEP
NAMThe National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO John Engler issued the following statement today on the National Commission on the Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Co-Chair’s Proposal:
“The American voters delivered a clear message in the 2010 elections – focus on creating jobs and getting American’s back to work. The President’s fiscal commission can contribute to strengthening our economy and we are pleased to see serious recommendations are being considered.
We view several of the proposals from the preliminary report as positive but have concerns on others and we hope the fiscal commission will proceed on a bipartisan basis. The uncertainty coming out of Washington from regulation, taxes and deficit spending is putting a strain on hiring and investment decisions for companies, both large and small.
We do share the same goal that America needs to be the best place to headquarter a business as we lay out in the NAM’s Manufacturing Strategy for Jobs and a Competitive America. To meet this goal we need a comprehensive approach and sensible policies in order to keep manufacturers competitive in the global marketplace. We look forward to working together on a positive way forward that leads to job creation and economic growth.”
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ENERGYSOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM BENZ AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Market Wire
EnergySolutions, Inc. announced today the appointment of William Benz as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Benz had been serving as the Interim Chief Financial Officer since mid September.
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NEW LITIGATION DEPARTMENT CHAIR NAMED AT PARSONS BEHLE & LATIMER
Utah Pulse
Raymond J. Etcheverry, president of Parsons Behle & Latimer, announced that the firm has named Derek Langton as the chair of the firm's 70-member Litigation department.
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