By Eric B. Meyer Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 223-204 to pass the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013, which would amend … Read more
When Workforce Harassment Turns Into Cyber Harassment
By Andrea E.M. Stone The popularity of various social media channels certainly complicates issues for HR managers these days, creating a need not only for … Read more
Appeals Court Strikes Down Rule on Union Posters in the Workplace
The NLRB has had a ruling overturned by a federal appeals court — again. The Los Angeles Times reports that, “Employers cannot be required to … Read more
New Jersey Governor Vetoes Proposed Workplace Social Media Law
By Eric B. Meyer You see, employment law dorks like me use tools like these to monitor the status of pending employment-law-related bills. And yesterday, I … Read more
Should Employers Ask Candidates for Their Facebook Passwords?
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) which helps individuals protect their right to … Read more
The 4 Biggest Social Media Trends in HR Right Now
Effectively managing the risks and rewards of social media is one of the biggest challenges faced by HR professionals and recruiters today. Many … Read more
When Retirement Talk Turns Into Age Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer “At your age, David, you hadn’t even thought about retiring?” What could go wrong when the boss’s son asks that … Read more
Arkansas Latest to Pass a Workplace Social Media Privacy Law
By Eric B. Meyer I don’t know much about Arkansas. My knowledge consists of Gennifer Flowers, Wal-Mart, and this handy-dandy iPhone app for … Read more
Why Discrimination Against the Unemployed Is NOT Illegal
By John A. Gallagher How is long- term unemployment” defined? If someone has been unemployed for more than six (6) months, they are considered … Read more
Employment Non-Discrimination Bill: Will It Pass This Time Around?
By Eric B. Meyer “Discrimination is just plain wrong. It is shocking that there is still anywhere in America where it is legal to fire someone for … Read more