It’s official. The state of California becomes the seventh state to prohibit employers from using credit reports to make employment decisions. California … Read more
Feds and States Offer a Carrot as They Crack Down on Misclassified Workers
The federal government and several states are joining forces to crackdown on the misclassification of workers. In the last few weeks, the Department of … Read more
ADP Expands Again, Acquires RPO Vendor The RightThing
ADP, best known by the adjective “payroll processor,” will need to launch a rebranding campaign. Something like, “ADP, the full-service … Read more
Is Obesity Really Considered a Workplace Disability Under the ADA?
By Eric B. Meyer Recently, the EEOC sued a Texas company, alleging that the company engaged in disability discrimination, in violation of the Americans … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Collaborative Space – Good Idea, Until You Need a Little Privacy
Here’s an office trend I’m not completely buying into: shared, collaborative workspaces. I get the upside to it, and I agree with the general … Read more
Retaliation Claims: A Little Ambiguity Can Cause a Big Employer Headache
By Eric B. Meyer Retaliation claims have become the leading cause of action for employees. In fiscal year 2010, retaliation charges filed with the EEOC … Read more
5 Reasons Why It Really Sucks to Be a Salaried Worker in a Union Workforce
If you haven’t been following the United Auto Workers’ negotiations with the Big 3 U.S. automakers, it provides about as good a theater as watching … Read more
Even When Apologizing, No One Could Do it Quite Like Steve Jobs
I wasn’t surprised when I heard of the passing of Steve Jobs, but what did catch me off guard me was the outpouring of emotion — real, sincere, … Read more
NLRB Backs Off (For Now) Requiring Mandatory Union Rights Poster
By Eric B. Meyer The National Labor Relations Board announced yesterday afternoon that is has pushed back its deadline for covered employers to post this … Read more
Why Your Employee Handbook Needs to Address Cell Phone Laws
By Anthony B. Golden Nevada has now joined the ranks of several other states that limit cell phone usage while driving. The new law, effective October 1, … Read more