Ah, college. That wonderful place where millions of kids flock annually — and then head home 15 pounds heavier, under-slept, and vaguely hungover. … Read more
Five Employment Law Takeaways From American Idol
Employment law lessons are truly everywhere. Previously on the Employment Blawg, we’ve discussed valuable legal training you can glean from such unexpected … Read more
Yes, Times Have Changed and You Need to Rethink Your Hiring Strategy
Although the April unemployment rate remains hovering above 8 percent nationally, 30 percent of U.S. employers reported in 2011 that they couldn’t fill … Read more
Boss Fires Manager Claiming Harassment — After He Sent Her Porn
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