Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 21 of 2015. Our regular content will return … Read more
An Employment Lawyer’s Version Of “Twas The Night Before Christmas”
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and we’re getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. This is our final one for 2015, so … Read more
The On-Demand Economy: Revising the Rules For Independent Contractors
The on-demand economy is booming. Nearly 50 million Americans now self-identify as independent professionals in some form or fashion, and market analysis … Read more
Court Throws Out Pittsburgh Sick Day Ordinance, Says It is “Unenforceable”
By Mark T. Phillis In a ruling this week, a trial court judge held that the City of Pittsburgh did not have the authority under state law to enact the Paid … Read more
Is Job-Related Anxiety Actually an ADA Disability?
By Eric B. Meyer I train a heckuva lot of managers and HR professionals on leave issues relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and … Read more
A $5 Million EEOC Settlement Spotlights a Priority You May Need to Worry About
By Eric B. Meyer In late December of 2012, the EEOC approved its Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2013-2016. Sadly, one of the agency’s enforcement … Read more
How Do You Deal With a Quadriplegic Welder’s ADA Discrimination Claim?
By Eric B. Meyer Yeah, I thought you’d click on this one. From the blog that brought you the Americans with Disabilities Act claims of the bridge worker … Read more
How to Have the Best, Litigation-Free Office Holiday Party Ever
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is getting into the spirit with some classic holiday posts. Look for them through Christmas Eve. It is … Read more
Philadelphia Toughens It’s “Ban the Box” Law to Include All Employers
By Eric B. Meyer The City of Philadelphia announced this week that Mayor Michael Nutter has signed an Executive Order to implement this amendment to the … Read more
Systemic Discrimination: It’s Also When You Prefer to Hire Women Over Men
By Eric B. Meyer Preferring to hire women instead of men? Yeah, that’s called discrimination. Unless, of course, you’re filling server positions at … Read more