By Eric B.Meyer I’m a firm believer that discussing religion (or politics) at work is a recipe for disaster. On this blog; however, if it’s … Read more
Massachusetts’ Gender Identity Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2012
By Katherine Crawford Massachusetts employers take note: Massachusetts’ Transgender Equal Rights Bill, signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick in … Read more
How Employers Can Lose a Disability Case in 5 Easy Steps
By Eric B. Meyer What started out well for the employer… On April 29, 2009, Catherine Coffman, an employee of Robert J. Young Company, Inc. (RJY), … Read more
Now Hear This: Comments About Hearing Loss Are Evidence of Age Bias
By Eric B. Meyer It is unlawful under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act “to discharge any individual or otherwise discriminate against any … Read more
Rest Assured Stripping and Elvis Are Part of This Week’s Roundup
A new “matching” site, a new social media/employee-referral site, and the negatives of stripping. Yes, it’s our regular roundup of … Read more
Why Does Congress Think We Need a Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
By Eric B. Meyer Earlier this week, Representatives Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, Carolyn Maloney D-NY, Jackie Speier D-CA, and Susan Davis D-CA, introduced the … Read more
Appeals Court Expands New Jersey Law Against Workplace Discrimination
By Gregg Salka A recent decision by New Jersey’s Appellate Court substantially broadens the scope of the state’s Law Against Discrimination … Read more
What the Arrest/Conviction Guidance Means to You
On April 25, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued an updated Enforcement Guidance on employer use of arrest and conviction records in … Read more
A Hostile Work Environment is Unlawful – Even If It Occurs by Mistake
By Eric B. Meyer The Americans with Disabilities Act explicitly forbids discrimination against those who are actually disabled or “regarded as” … Read more
Is It Legal to Have an “English-Only” Rule For the Workplace?
By Eric B. Meyer Unfair treatment because of one’s language may be related to race or national origin discrimination. Indeed, language may be used as … Read more