By Robert C. Christenson The new health care reform law includes a number of new taxes and fees which are rarely mentioned by the law’s supporters. On … Read more
Workplace Signs of the Season: Sometimes, Even Santa Gets Fired
By Eric B. Meyer With the National Hockey League season in jeopardy, I imagine that Canadians are a fairly ornery bunch these days. Even further north, … Read more
What Happens When HR Says Employee Firing Was FMLA Retaliation?
By Eric B. Meyer Here’s a new one: HR testifies that an employee firing was FMLA retaliation (yes, you read that right). Better settle the case, … Read more
Temporary Worker Program Under Fire From the Department of Labor
By Kim Kiel Thompson During the holiday season, many companies supplement the year-round workforce with temporary workers, including foreign workers … Read more
Is It Ever OK For Employers to “Round” an Employee’s Worktime?
By John E. Thompson For many years, some employers have chosen to “round” non-exempt employees’ time entries in computing their wages. … Read more
“Younger People Are the Future” Comment Caused an Age Bias Claim
By Eric B. Meyer Hey employers! Want to guarantee yourself a jury trial in an age-discrimination case? Just mention the word “younger” to any … Read more
A Legal Reminder: There’s No Mandate For a Religiously Neutral Workplace
By Eric B. Meyer Christian employee + Ramadan bagel party = hostile work environment? Yep, someone — represented by a licensed, practicing attorney … Read more
Reminder: Holiday “Volunteer” Work Might be Seen as FLSA Employment
By John E. Thompson Volunteerism is again on the upswing as the holiday season enters its most-intense period. Businesses and other organizations should … Read more
What Exactly is a Supervisor? The U.S. Supreme Court Will Let Us Know
By Eric B. Meyer Maetta Vance, the only African-American working in her department at Ball State University, claimed that she was subjected to both race … Read more
Hey, Your Company Gathering is on Facebook! How to Avoid a Holiday Party Gone Wrong
By Patricia F. Weisberg In this day and age, a few clicks on a smartphone can send images of your company’s holiday office party across the wide … Read more