By Eric B. Meyer Earlier this year, I wrote an article, “Yes, you CAN discipline employees who abuse social media.” I stick by my words. And, … Read more
The Wal-Mart Case Could Have a Far-reaching Impact on Recruiters
You may have read about the big case against Wal-Mart, where to sum it up, the Supreme Court will decide if a gender-discrimination lawsuit can be brought … Read more
Can the EEOC Legally Recruit Claimants Over the Radio?
By Eric B. Meyer The EEOC has been running this radio spot in Baltimore, Maryland: In connection with the class race discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. EEOC … Read more
What Multi-National Employers Need to Know About Mexican Employment Law
By Celia Joseph Multi-national companies located in the United States employ a substantial number of employees in Mexico, a country with whom the United … Read more
The High Court’s Dukes v. Wal-Mart Hearing: Here is What it Might Mean
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. For those who enjoy reading the tea … Read more
New ADA Rules Provide Much Needed Clarification for Employers
By Myra K. Creighton After a lengthy wait, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued final regulations and interpretive guidance for … Read more
Reflections on the Supreme Court Argument in Dukes v. Wal-Mart
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Briefing is now complete and oral arguments are set for Tuesday March 29 before the U.S. Supreme Court in Dukes, et al. v. … Read more
Beyond the NLRB Scare: Why Your Workplace Needs Smart Social Media Policies
By Susan Keating Anderson Once considered to be something of a passing fad, social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter have become a regular part … Read more
Girl Power: The Victories and Challenges of the Working Woman
By John A. Gallagher It was 1963, and John F. Kennedy approved the Equal Pay Act, very first legislation to create equal rights for women in the workplace. … Read more
Supreme Court Defines When an Employee Complaint is a “Complaint”
Sometimes cases turn on a single word or phrase, whether those pivotal words are found in a statute, regulation, rule, handbook or an email. It’s a … Read more