By Eric B. Meyer Telework is among the array of possible reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act that may enable an employee … Read more
Protected Workplace Conduct Is “As Simple as Telling a Supervisor to Stop.”
By Eric B. Meyer When I think about retaliation, I think about who gets fired after complaining about discrimination to an HR Manager or the EEOC. These … Read more
Court: Sexual Stereotyping Is Really Sexual Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer Last September, for the first time ever, the EEOC sued two private employers for discriminating against employees who had transitioned … Read more
Is Telecommuting a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?
By Eric B. Meyer If you’re in a rush, I’ll hit you with the punchline and save you the trouble of reading a 1,000 plus word blog post: Telecommuting may be … Read more
Sexual Harassment: Foolin’ Around Could Cost You Plenty
“Ludicrous.” That’s what the U.S. District Court in Arizona wrote in the 1975 decision of Corne v. Bausch and Lomb, Inc. (390 F.Supp. … Read more
Dealing With the “Bathroom Issue” and Transgendered Employees
By Eric B. Meyer On my speaking gigs around the country, what’s the biggest issue I hear from HR professionals involving transgender employees? Yep, it’s … Read more
Court Takes EEOC to the Woodshed For Overreach on Background Checks
You might recall last August’s stinging comments from celebrated Judge Roger Titus of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland that were … Read more
Yes, Your Independent Contractors SHOULD Release Employment Claims
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap is taking the week off. It will return next Friday. By Eric B. Meyer Here’s a thought: Consider requiring your new … Read more
A Lesson in Why You Can Never Tolerate a Supervisor’s Racial Slurs
By Eric B. Meyer Even a few stray remarks can land your business in hot water…as one employer recently learned. A cashier at a store in Mississippi … Read more
Senate Committee Told EEOC Must Provide Guidance on Wellness Plans
Editor’s note: Weekly Wrap is taking the week off. It will return next Friday. By Ilyse Wolens Schuman Recent actions by the Equal Employment … Read more