By Eric B. Meyer Horseshoes, hand grenades and … FMLA eligibility? And here I thought close only counted in the first two. Who knew that close … Read more
Employer Wins Suit Despite a “Pattern of Systematic Sexual Harassment”
By Eric B. Meyer In Mann v. Staples, Inc., a female employee received unwelcome comments about her appearance and physique, was kissed and groped, and … Read more
The Proposed New I-9 Form: Why Employers Should Prepare Now
This coming fall, the Department of Homeland Security may release its updated version of the Form I-9. The new form is likely to be 80 percent larger than … Read more
Appeals Court Enforces Private FLSA Settlement
By John E. Thompson The longstanding general view has been that wage claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act may be reliably settled only: Under … Read more
How to Keep the EEOC Happy – And Hopefully, Off of Your Back
One of the very best ways for employers to avoid getting in legal hot water is to keep close tabs on what exactly the Equal Employment Opportunity … Read more
Employment Litigation: How Much Will You End Up Paying?
So, you’ve been sued. How much will you have to pay? We analyzed basically every employment lawsuit in the history of mankind, plus all the latest … Read more
There Are Employee Perks. And Then There Are Google-Employee Perks…
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, I came across this article from Meghan Casserly on Forbes.com, which discusses the benefits that Google provides its employees … Read more
Top 11 Litigation Tips to Help You Manage Risk in Your Workplace
According to our most recent Employment Law Thermometer, the absolute No. 1 workplace legal issue at the moment is how to prevent and manage litigation. … Read more
Hiring Australians? Then You Should Take a Look at the E-3 Visas
By Jessica T. Cook U.S. employers wishing to hire a foreign worker who is an Australian citizen should consider the E-3 visa category. The E-3 visa … Read more
Can the Words “Emergency Room” Trigger an Employee’s FMLA Request?
By Eric B. Meyer As you know from this post, an employee who wants leave from work under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), does not need to use the … Read more