OK, presumably I’m not the only employment lawyer trying to apply the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges to the employer-employee … Read more
SHRM Las Vegas Day 1: “Welcome to the Middle of the Stinking Desert”
If it’s June, it must be time for SHRM, and so yet another SHRM conference — the Society for Human Resource Management’s 67th annual … Read more
What I’m Looking For at SHRM Las Vegas – Secret Sauce Talent Recipes!
Yeah, I know it’s Sunday and I normally don’t post on a Sunday, but I’m at the annual SHRM National Conference in Las Vegas and it starts today. The … Read more
Because of the ADA, You Really Need to Update Your Job Descriptions
By Eric B. Meyer Did you know you need to update your job descriptions because of the Americans with Disabilities Act? This is a friendly reminder. Just … Read more
Employee Engagement Should Be the End Goal, Not the Starting Point
Roy and Beth have been dating for a year. One night after a romantic dinner in a posh restaurant, Roy pretends to drop a napkin on the floor. While … Read more
After Years of 3% Increases, Where Have All the Good Raises Gone?
Last month, The New York Times published an article bemoaning the loss of pay raises in favor of one-time bonuses and non-monetary rewards. Cited in the … Read more
The Reluctant HR Champion? It’s About Leading the Workplace Orchestra
Editor’s Note: This is the 11th of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, Bill … Read more
Oregon Adds New Twist to Workplace Password Protection Laws
By Philip L. Gordon and Joon Hwang Since early 2012, 21 states have enacted some form of a “password protection” law. Although these laws vary … Read more
Appeals Court Ruling Could Protect “the Most Frivolous” FMLA Requests
By Eric B. Meyer Yep, in this precedential opinion in Hansler v. Leigh Valley Hospital Network, the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia … Read more
Retaliation Claims Can Cost Employers Big Money
Payback, retribution, vengeance – take your pick, these words all describe retaliation, which means the act of taking revenge (harming someone for … Read more