#ICYMI: The director of operations for several McDonald’s franchise restaurants can proceed with her age-bias lawsuit against the franchise owners, a California appellate court ruled. Although the owners claimed that they fired the plaintiff to save money in light of declining profits, a jury could find that this explanation is a pretext for unlawful discrimination, the court said. https://goo.gl/Cj9S21
Race Discrimination Claim Advances
#ICYMI: A former employee could proceed on a claim that her employer treated her differently from other similarly situated employees on account of race when the employer decided to fire her. https://goo.gl/pd4pTg
‘Best Companies for Dads’ Spotlights Exemplary Support for Working Fathers
#ICYMI: Organizations on Working Mother magazine’s inaugural list of Best Companies for Dads are leaders in providing paternity leave, phased back-to-work programs, telecommuting opportunities and flexible schedules. https://goo.gl/XAys54
Viewpoint: How to Conduct Layoffs With Heart
#ICYDK: When you have to let employees go, leadership and coaching can help you do it with compassion. https://goo.gl/tqdq2V