By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the EEOC issued two new publications on the rights of HIV-positive individuals in the workplace. As EEOC Chair Jenny Yang … Read more
Here’s Why Your Temp Workers Can Probably Sue You For Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer Last week, the Philadelphia-based Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals took up the issue of whether a company with which a staffing company … Read more
Why Won’t My Clients Consider the Unemployed?
Dear Barbara: It’s getting more difficult than ever to surface top talent. Often I surface a qualified candidate who is currently not working, but our … Read more
New Study Shows There is Rampant Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace
By Eric B. Meyer On Tuesday, voters in Houston took to the polls and said no to Prop 1. That’s a ballot measure that would have outlawed discrimination at … Read more
The Unemployed May Be Better Off Not Taking Just Any Job
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