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U.S. Supreme Court Says Employees Must Show That Age Was the Primary Factor Age Discrimination

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Gross affects age discrimination claims filed under ADEA. Read an analysis of this controversial decision.

Sunday Accommodations and Religious Litigation

An energy employer has agreed to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by an employee who claimed his work schedule violated his religious beliefs. Read on for guidance on religious accommodations.

What Summer Benefits Do Your Employees Prize the Most?

It's summertime and some employers are offering special benefits for the summer months. Which benefits are the most popular among employees, and what should employers consider before offering summer benefits?

Same-Sex Harassment Bites the Same as Opposite Sex Harassment

A national retailer will pay $110,000 to settle a same-sex harassment lawsuit involving two male victims. Read why employers need to recognize and prevent sexual harassment in all its forms.

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ChubbWorksSM is a free on-line resource for Chubb customers seeking assistance with employment issues. It offers convenient access to comprehensive EPL loss-prevention tools, such as model employment policies, procedures and forms; on-line "best practices" training modules addressing sexual harassment, discrimination, investigations, termination, and creating an ethical workplace; informational periodicals; employment journals; links to valuable HR Web sites; and loss scenarios.

Chubbworks also includes two industry-specific zones for health care and not-for-profit organizations. These zones offer valuable loss prevention materials for directors and officers (D&O) and fiduciary liability exposures. MORE ABOUT ZONES

July 03, 2009

What is Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander - Avoiding Gender Stereotypes

Written exclusively for Chubbworks

A female employee loses her job to a male with "more mechanical and maintenance experience." Learn how "gender stereotyping" led an EEOC charge of sex discrimination in this matter. Read more...

"I Will Wash Your Car" and other Tactics Job Applicants Are Using to Get You to Hire Them

In today's tight job market, applicants are using unconventional tactics to get employers' attention. Read why it is important to continue to practice due diligence in hiring in the face of eager job seekers and share with us your experiences. Read more...

Is Your Email the "Smoking Gun" Evidence Trial Attorneys Are Seeking?

Written exclusively for Chubbworks

With electronic discovery becoming more important in litigation, it is important to monitor carefully the emails you send out from workplace devices. What email basics do employers need to promote to avoid liability? Read more...

Seminar Materials Available

On December 9, 2008, Chubb Specialty Insurance offered an online seminar entitled "What Will 2009 Bring to the American Workplace?".

Simply log in and click Online Seminars in the Knowledge Vault to access the full recording as well as the podcast and print materials.

Excuses for Being Late - Our Readers Provide Their Own Examples

Earlier this year, we published an article concerning odd and amusing excuses that employees have given for arriving at work late and asked our readers for funny excuses they have received.

Would the Real Unemployment Figure Stand Up!

The national unemployment rate currently sits at 9.4 percent, but this figure does not include the underemployed or those who have given up looking for a job. How do these groups of workers affect the overall economic picture of the U.S.?

Spotting the Million Dollar Embezzlement

A former high-ranking executive for an electronics company is embroiled in five lawsuits involving his alleged embezzlement of over $65 million. What behaviors should be red flags that an employee could be embezzling from your organization?

Are Your Employees Transferring Sensitive Data to Their Home Computer?

A recent poll by a security firm reveals that many employees are not compliant with their employer's policies on managing sensitive date. Does your organization face serious risk of lost or stolen data?

Hard Times Have Strengthened the Bond Between Managers and Employees

A new survey suggests that the relationship between employees and supervisors has actually improved during these difficult economic times. Read on for the survey results and the latest unemployment figures from the Department of Labor.