Archive for June, 2008

Court Ruling: Anti-Discrimination Laws Apply Online

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

By Bob King, Legally Nanny
In a case involving Internet matching service Roommates.com, the Ninth Circuit ruled that online applications and other documents that ask questions about legally protected characteristics could subject the company to liability. The court’s ruling makes clear that asking questions about legally protected characteristics can solicit discriminatory answers, and matching people – [...]

Medical Emergency Inspires Ongoing APNA Donation

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

A medical emergency endured by one of our board members is inspiring the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies  A Household Staffing Alliance (APNA) to establish its first ongoing, annual donation. From here on out, five percent of each APNA member’s yearly dues payment will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network national office says Lexy [...]