By Eric B. Meyer The Americans with Disabilities Act requires an employer to accommodate an employee with a disability, if doing so will enable that … Read more
As “BorgataBabes” Case Shows, Employers Can Regulate Workers Weight, Appearance
By Eric B. Meyer Can a company regulate an employee’s weight and appearance? According to a New Jersey appellate court, Atlantic City’s Borgata … Read more
New Bill Would Greatly Expand Penalties, Remedies for Unfair Labor Practices
By Eric B. Meyer It’s seen by some as making labor organizing akin to a civil right. “Woo hoo!” said none of you. On Wednesday, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., … Read more
Should Politics Be a Taboo Subject in Your Workplace?
By Thomas R. Crookes The current political environment across the United States is ripe with the potential to breed heated workplace discussions and … Read more
Another Appeals Court Criticizes the Labor Department’s 6-Factor Intern Test
By Eric B. Meyer Earlier this Summer, I blogged here about a decision by the New York-based Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in which the appellate … Read more
Firing an Employee For Complaining on Facebook is Retaliation – and Stupid
By Eric B. Meyer Firing an employee for complaining on Facebook about discrimination = retaliation. And when the employer practically admits as much at a … Read more
A Reminder That There Are Big Limits to Employee Free Speech on Social Media
By Eric B. Meyer One of the finest employment-law bloggers, Daniel Schwartz, recently marked the eight-year anniversary of his Connecticut Employment Law … Read more
Federal Judge Channels His Inner Kenny Rogers to Rebuke EEOC Yet Again
U.S. District Court Judge Roger Titus chose to open his recent memorandum opinion with the timeless lyrics from Kenny Rogers’ hit song, The Gambler, on why … Read more
President Obama’s Order Requires Federal Contractors to Offer Paid Sick Leave
By Eric B. Meyer Happy Tuesday to you. I hope that you had a nice mustard-covered-hot-dog-filled Labor Day. Me? I went miniature golfing with four kids. It … Read more
HR Basics: Which Employees Are Eligible to Take FMLA Leave?
By Eric B. Meyer The Family and Medical Leave Act allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for a variety of … Read more