Now’s your chance: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released for public comment a draft of its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP). … Read more
Workplace Investigations: Here’s Why Keeping Them Secret May be Unlawful
Do you tell employees to refrain from discussing internal investigations? You might be violating the law, according to both the EEOC and the NLRB. The … Read more
Employer Wins Suit Despite a “Pattern of Systematic Sexual Harassment”
By Eric B. Meyer In Mann v. Staples, Inc., a female employee received unwelcome comments about her appearance and physique, was kissed and groped, and … Read more
How to Keep the EEOC Happy – And Hopefully, Off of Your Back
One of the very best ways for employers to avoid getting in legal hot water is to keep close tabs on what exactly the Equal Employment Opportunity … Read more
Top 11 Litigation Tips to Help You Manage Risk in Your Workplace
According to our most recent Employment Law Thermometer, the absolute No. 1 workplace legal issue at the moment is how to prevent and manage litigation. … Read more
Can an Employee Wear Religious Items While on the Job?
By Eric B. Meyer “An employee walks into a hospital wearing a Jesus lanyard…” Well, they can’t all begin with a priest, minister … Read more
IT Watchdog Group Says Staffing Firms Discriminate Against Americans
An IT recruiting watchdog group says some staffing companies are abusing the U.S. visa program, advertising jobs that may not even exist, and limiting … Read more
IT Watchdog Group Says Staffing Firms Discriminate Against Americans
An IT recruiting watchdog group says some staffing companies are abusing the U.S. visa program, advertising jobs that may not even exist, and limiting … Read more
Report Says: IT Staffing Firms Discriminate Against American Workers
An IT recruiting watchdog group says some staffing companies are abusing the U.S. visa program, advertising jobs that may not even exist, and limiting … Read more
Religion at Work: The Perils of Requiring “Christian Only” Hires
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