Here’s an unexpected discovery: women who sat out periods of unemployment fared better at job hunting than did those who took a low-level job while … Read more
Fired For a Mouthful of Coffee? Court Says It Might Be Age Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer WWE great The Undertaker is 50 years old. He’s an eight-time Heavyweight Champion. But, his greatest feat is his streak of 21 consecutive … Read more
Yes, the ADA Requires You to Accommodate Someone’s Peanut Allergies at Work
By Eric B. Meyer When I make my youngest son’s school snack in the morning, I’ve got be sure that I don’t include any peanut products. This is because … Read more
A Strange Discrimination Issue: Can You Fire an Employee For “Extreme” Flatulence?
By Eric B. Meyer My readers are the best! On Friday, I received two emails within 15 minutes of one another, encouraging me to blog about this story. … Read more
Are Federal Courts Now Ruling Transgender Discrimination Is Sex Discrimination?
By Eric B. Meyer Back in April, the EEOC concluded that transgender discrimination is discrimination based on sex and, therefore, violates Title VII. That … Read more
As “BorgataBabes” Case Shows, Employers Can Regulate Workers Weight, Appearance
By Eric B. Meyer Can a company regulate an employee’s weight and appearance? According to a New Jersey appellate court, Atlantic City’s Borgata … Read more
HR Basics: Accommodating and Hiring a Deaf Person For a Safety-Sensitive Position
By Eric B. Meyer One of my all-time favorite ADA cases — God, am I a dork — is Keith v. County of Oakland, which I previously blogged about. It involves a … Read more
Here Are 112,500 Reasons Not to Make an Employee to Stay Home Until 100% Healed
By Eric B. Meyer Do this and you might as well paint a huge bulls-eye on your business and open up your checkbook. This EEOC press release, announcing an … Read more
Do You Have to Accommodate an Outdoor Worker Who Can’t Work in the Sun?
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, I read this federal court opinion (Jordan v. Crossroads Utility Service) about an employee who was hired to work outdoors … Read more
Age Discrimination Is Tough To Prove – Unless You Tout an “Age Range of 45-52”
By Eric B. Meyer It’s difficult to prove age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. How difficult is it? I’m so glad you … Read more