Noise in the workplace annoys us – a lot. Surveys show that we care more about interior acoustics than we do about how clean our workplaces are, what we … Read more
EEOC Says Transgender Employees Can Choose Their Bathroom
Around this time last year, I blogged here about OSHA’s Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers. According to OSHA, “all employees should be … Read more
Is The Uber Deal A Step Toward A Third Worker Classification?
The ride-sharing company Uber recently announced a preliminary $100 million agreement to settle claims alleging that it improperly classifies its workforce … Read more
A Sobering Video Reminder That Sexual Harassment is Still a Workforce Issue
By Eric B. Meyer Most of you have probably seen or heard about Mean Tweets from Jimmy Kimmel Live! That’s the segment where celebrities stand in front of … Read more
The Office Dress Code Debate: How Would You Deal With Katy Perry?
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — this is my last week — I wanted to share some of my favorite posts from over the years. Here’s … Read more
A Growing Challenge: Getting Employers Ready for Legal Marijuana
I just read an interesting report from Assurex Global, titled Workplace Impacts of Marijuana Legalization, that opened up my eyes to a growing employer … Read more
Forget the Feds – States and Cities Are Driving Changes in Employment Issues
By Gregory Hanscom While many are mesmerized by the presidential primaries and remain frustrated by gridlock in Congress, states and municipalities are … Read more
It’s Amazing What May Pass For Age Discrimination These Days
By Eric B. Meyer Wait! Another age discrimination post? Yep. Because I want to juxtapose a constant barrage of age-related comments from non-decision … Read more
“Stray Remarks” by Co-Workers Don’t Constitute Age Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer I’ve written a bunch about the deep doo-doo in which employers often find themselves whenasking about retirement or referring to an … Read more
HR Outsource Provider TriNet Hit by $1 Million Fine For OT Violations
By Eric B. Meyer The U.S. Department of Labor announced this week that “a human resources outsource provider will pay $1 million in back overtime wages and … Read more