By Eric B. Meyer Every so often, I get a call from an employee. The call goes something like this: “I need an employment lawyer. Are you an … Read more
Whistleblower Wins $820,000 Settlement Against OSHA
By Howard Mavity OSHA enforces more whistleblower laws than any other agency and has made whistleblower protection one of its principal goals. So it grabs … Read more
Nevada’s New Social Media Law Takes Effect October 1
By Scott Mahoney Unless it is necessary to comply with a state or federal law or regulation, effective October 1, 2013, it will be illegal for a Nevada … Read more
The Perils of “Rewarding” Exempt Employees
I’ve said it before: FLSA compliance — the challenges of getting (and keeping) positions appropriately classified — can be difficult … Read more
11 Tips to Prevent and Manage the No. 1 Legal Issue in the Workplace
According to our most recent survey, the absolute No. 1 workplace legal issue at the moment is how to prevent and manage litigation. That’s not surprising. … Read more
Will Nevada Arbitration Agreements Be Enforceable After Sept. 30?
By Scott Mahoney Some employers have decided that it is beneficial to try to avoid public lawsuits and arbitrate disputes they may have with their … Read more
Psych Counseling For Employees: How to Do It the ADA-Approved Way
By Eric B. Meyer The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) limits when an employer can require an employee to take a medical examination. Specifically, the … Read more
Can Being Short Be Considered a Disability Under the ADA?
By Eric B. Meyer Barbara Joy McElmurry worked for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. In a Complaint she filed in federal court, she alleged that her … Read more
Develop a Recruiter Scorecard … Because Champions Demand That You Keep Score (Part 2 of a 2-part series)
How to develop a recruiter scorecard for assessing individual corporate recruiter performance Champions insist that you keep score. If you understand that … Read more
If Your Unpaid Interns Are Productive and Valuable, You Could Be in Trouble
Unpaid internships have been a dicey proposition for employers for almost as long as the Fair Labor Standards Act has been on the books. For the first … Read more