Affinity Groups in the Workplace | Practical Law

Affinity Groups in the Workplace | Practical Law

This Practice Note describes legal considerations and best practices for affinity groups in private workplaces. This Note addresses the benefits and risks associated with workplace affinity groups, including potential discrimination and hostile work environment claims, wage and hour issues, and traditional labor law matters, and the steps employers may take to minimize these risks. This Note addresses federal law.

Affinity Groups in the Workplace

Practical Law Practice Note w-002-2144 (Approx. 20 pages)

Affinity Groups in the Workplace

by Practical Law Labor & Employment
This Practice Note describes legal considerations and best practices for affinity groups in private workplaces. This Note addresses the benefits and risks associated with workplace affinity groups, including potential discrimination and hostile work environment claims, wage and hour issues, and traditional labor law matters, and the steps employers may take to minimize these risks. This Note addresses federal law.