By Eric B. Meyer If the movie Office Space has taught me anything, it’s to wear 37 pieces of flair to work — do more than the bare minimum … Read more
EEOC Settles First Lawsuit Under Genetic Nondiscrimination Act
Employer liability for violating the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is no longer theoretical. The EEOC has announced its first-ever GINA … Read more
Here’s Why Bullies Are Taking Over Your Organization
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve heard plenty about bullies in the workplace. You’ve heard how bad it is. You’ve heard about the missed work … Read more
Why Discrimination Against the Unemployed Is NOT Illegal
By John A. Gallagher How is long- term unemployment” defined? If someone has been unemployed for more than six (6) months, they are considered … Read more
Employment Non-Discrimination Bill: Will It Pass This Time Around?
By Eric B. Meyer “Discrimination is just plain wrong. It is shocking that there is still anywhere in America where it is legal to fire someone for … Read more
Why It’s Important to Address Sexual Stereotypes on the Job
By Eric B. Meyer Many states and localities have laws forbidding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (LGBT). But federal law does not … Read more
Winds of Change Reach Argentina’s Employment Discrimination Laws
By Roland De Monte With the Catholic College of Cardinals’ election of their fellow Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to Pope Francis I, a spotlight has been … Read more
Employee Fired For Tweeting Complaints About Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer Is this Retaliation 2.0? Two weeks ago, Adria Richards attended an industry conference at which she overheard sexual jokes from two … Read more
Beware: What Happens in Your Office, No Longer Stays in Your Office
Dear Barb: You asked me to share my story for this column but for obvious reasons, I’m going to sign this anonymous. We are involved in a discrimination … Read more
Pennsylvania Moving to Ban Discrimination Against Unemployed
By Eric B. Meyer In 2011, New Jersey passed a law banning discrimination against the unemployed. Will Pennsylvania follow suit in 2013? The ball is … Read more