By Eric B. Meyer I give a lot of “respect in the workplace” training. And I generally tell the audience that, while a single offensive comment … Read more
EEOC Settles GINA Lawsuit Against New York State Nursing Home
By Elizabeth Tempio Clement Just 10 months after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed its first systemic lawsuit alleging violations of the … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why Are We Still Asking Oddball Interview Questions?
I have never understood why so many companies and hiring managers seem to revel in oddball interview questions. They used to be really popular, but the … Read more
A Cautionary Tale: Jumping to Conclusions About Sleeping on the Job
By Carolyn A. Pellegrini I previously cautioned employers about sending employees packing when they are found sleeping on the job due to the possibility … Read more
New Year, New Settlement: Another Big Payout Over Unpaid Interns
By John E. Thompson As was anticipated in light of the intensified focus upon internships over three years ago, the next stage was a spate of high-profile … Read more
Workplace Legal Issues We May Be Dealing With in 2014
By Carolyn A. Pellegrini Wondering what to expect this year in the employment law world? Take a look at my predictions below. 1. State and local minimum … Read more
Why Your Open Office May Actually Be Killing Your Productivity
You know what’s funny? Everyone who is anyone wants to work in a new, cool, ultra modern open office concept! Organizations are spending billions creating … Read more
Worrying About Lawsuits? You Should Be Focusing on Compliance Instead
By John E. Thompson “Wage-hour lawsuits are booming,” trumpets one recent report after another, and this is certainly true. Yes, the risk of … Read more
Is Light Duty Mandatory to Prevent a Charge of Pregnancy Discrimination?
By Patricia F. Weisberg The Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, which has jurisdiction over Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee, recently … Read more
Obamacare Rollout Is Fueling Huge Growth in Medical Jobs
Whatever you may think of the Affordable Care Act, it’s already creating new health care jobs, and increasing demand for nurse practitioners and physician … Read more