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Lawsuit Side Effect: A Bad Reputation
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Highly publicized allegations of employee mistreatment can tarnish a company’s reputation with consumers, damage its employment brand and diminish the company’s value in the eyes of investors.


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November 28, 2008 8:30 AM PT
Under a bulletin issued by the state’s insurance superintendent, any employer that fails to recognize the marriages of same-sex couples legally performed in other jurisdictions will be in violation of state laws prohibiting discrimination. >>

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