Many organizations and survey software providers use the terms “employee pulse surveys” and “always-on survey” (or variations of always-on, such as … Read more
Utah Court Holds Employers Liable Even When Workers Hide Mistakes
Despite well-settled case law in Utah regarding Respondeat Superior and the theory that an employer cannot be held liable for the actions of an employee if … Read more
Is a Leave Ever a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?
Dear Littler: One of our key employees was injured in a serious car accident. She qualified for, and took, a full 12 weeks of leave under the Family and … Read more
Before You Settle a FLSA Claim Out of Court, Read This
It is widely understood that the vast majority of lawsuits settle before trial. From a company’s perspective, early resolution ensures certainty and limits … Read more
Does Your Insurance Cover You Against Sexual Harassment Claims?
The last few months have brought seemingly unending news detailing allegations of sexual impropriety against politicians, celebrities, the news media, and … Read more
Lawmakers Taking Aim At NDAs In Sexual Harassment Cases
In 2017, the #MeToo movement highlighted the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, toppling prominent figures in numerous fields. Sexual … Read more
How Tech Can Help You Put the Brakes On Workplace Sexual Harassment
Inappropriate jokes. Slurs. Unwanted physical contact. When workplace harassment takes these forms, it’s easy to pinpoint. But its official definition by … Read more
Fired Google Engineer Sues Claiming Discrimination Against Caucasians, Men and Conservativ…
Google has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging it discriminates against white male conservatives. Filed Monday in California state court in … Read more
How New York’s New Paid Family Leave Impacts Your Organization (Even If You’re Not in N…
Just in case you missed it: Effective January 1, 2018, New York is requiring employers to provide Paid Family Leave (PFL), which will cover up to 8 weeks … Read more
Here They Grow Again: Indeed HQ Upgrading to 11-Story Office Tower in Austin
While industry insider chatter around Indeed centers around death and destruction at the hands of Google, LinkedIn, and Facebook, the real-world evidence … Read more