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CHRO Attorney Agrees Emphasis at Agency “Has Shifted From MAR to Mediation”

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Legislative Developments

Earlier this week, I wrote about the perception among some that the CHRO has been retaining more cases for investigation by letting more cases through the Merit Assessment Review.  These cases that used to be dismissed — mainly “frivolous” ones as  I’ve collectively termed them — mean more headaches for employers who have to spend… Continue Reading

Are Any Cases Getting Thrown Out as “Frivolous” at the CHRO Anymore?

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Discrimination & Harassment, Laws and Regulations, Litigation

  As I’ve noted before, the CHRO procedures were changed effective October 1, 2011.  One question that we had at the time was whether the CHRO would be retaining more discrimination claims by employees for investigation — getting past the Merit Assessment Review stage. Previously, employers have had at least a little luck getting plainly… Continue Reading

General Assembly Approves Significant Changes to CHRO Process

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Legislative Developments

The dust is still settling on the flurry of activity in the closing hours of the General Assembly last night. It’s going to take a few days to get caught up on all the bills that were passed.  Watch for more updates soon. One of the bills that will merit a closer look is House… Continue Reading