By Eric B. Meyer A long-time county employee in Florida, who served as HR Manager, is set to file a federal discrimination complaint against her former … Read more
Watching the NBA Playoffs? I Hope You Didn’t Call in Sick to Do It
Over the years, I’ve had employees call in sick for all sorts of reasons and I’m sure that at least some of the time, they weren’t … 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
Total Rewards Day 2: Just What Is a Motivational Poet, Anyway?
Conference speakers are an acquired taste, and if you have heard very many of them, you know that they come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties. … Read more
Does ADA Require Accommodating an Employee’s Commute to Work?
By Eric B. Meyer Let’s say you have an employee with narcolepsy. This employee has been working for you for years with no issue. But business needs … Read more
Total Rewards Day 1: Dual Speakers Debating the Generational Divide
I’ve attended a lot of conferences in Orlando, and I’ve attended WorldatWork Total Rewards quite a few times, but I’ve never attended a … Read more
Would You be Surprised to Find That Employees Are REALLY Stressed Out?
A recent survey by ManpowerGroup’s own Right Management indicates that nearly two-thirds of employees are realllllllly stressed @ work. Employees across … Read more
Survey: The 8 Qualities Employers Most Want in Their Employees
A lot of surveys come across my desk, and the best of them are the ones that tell you something new or breaks new ground on a particularly interesting … Read more
Transparency Group Launches Survey on SHRM Board Policies & Practices
An insurgent group of former SHRM leaders and current members has declared that attempting to resolve differences with the current SHRM Board of Directors … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Does it Every Pay For Someone to Fib on a Resume?
When is a fib really a lie? And when does a fib-turned-lie really matter? It’s a question I keep rolling over in my mind, especially given all that … Read more