It may not be fair; it’s certainly not nice, and it could even be illegal, but for all that, chunkiness is likely costing you candidates who could be … Read more
Psych Counseling For Employees: How to Do It the ADA-Approved Way
By Eric B. Meyer The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) limits when an employer can require an employee to take a medical examination. Specifically, the … Read more
The Dilemma of the Overweight Sendout
It may not be fair; it’s certainly not nice, and it could even be illegal, but for all that, chunkiness could be keeping your superstar sendout from … Read more
Court Rules That Firing a Woman for Lactating at Work is Against the Law
By Eric B. Meyer Last week, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled that discharging a female employee because she is lactating or … Read more
Nevada Law Bans Use of Credit Reports in Most Hiring Decisions
This week, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed into law Senate Bill 127, which prohibits employers from using information found on credit reports to make a … Read more
Weekly Wrap: A Little Help Coping With Workplace Rules & Regulations
I’ve attended quite a few HR and talent management-related conferences this spring, but the one that really got my brain going came wrapped up in the … 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
OSHA’s New Enforcement Approach: Regulation by Shame
By Howard Mavity When Jordan Barab famously admitted that OSHA was utilizing large penalties accompanied by harsh press releases to “motivate” employers to … Read more
Roundup: Legal Developments You Should Know
Note: This article is not intended as legal advice. In all instances the reader is cautioned to consult with legal counsel when utilizing this information. … Read more
What Happens When a Harasser Files a Claim of Retaliation?
By Eric B. Meyer An EEOC complaint is not your free pass to goof off at work. Or sexually harass your co-workers. Gary Vaughn found out the hard way. After … Read more