By John E. Thompson Expectations are that the U.S. Labor Department’s proposed regulations re-defining the federal Fair Labor Standards Act‘s … Read more
When Should You Ask a Job Applicant About Their Religious Beliefs?
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. In Abercrombie, the company did not … Read more
Court Takes EEOC to the Woodshed For Overreach on Background Checks
You might recall last August’s stinging comments from celebrated Judge Roger Titus of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland that were … Read more
New York Attorney General Proposes Regulation of Payroll Cards
By Jason Storipan Following his office’s 2013 investigation into payroll cards and release of a report on the issue in 2014, New York Attorney General Eric … Read more
Yes, Your Independent Contractors SHOULD Release Employment Claims
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap is taking the week off. It will return next Friday. By Eric B. Meyer Here’s a thought: Consider requiring your new … Read more
More Erroneous Nonsense on Tipped Wages, Courtesy of the Labor Dept.
By John E. Thompson A recent post appearing on the U.S. Department of Labor’s blog begins, “The federal tipped minimum wage has been $2.13/hour … Read more
Can Employers Mandate Vaccinations During a Disease Outbreak?
By Paul Starkman Recently, vaccinations and public health have dominated the national conversation. Much of the focus is on the more than 141 confirmed … Read more
Email Policies to Help When Email Goes Terribly Wrong
It starts out innocently enough. One of your employees receives an email from a co-worker with a hilarious description of a difficult client. Amused, they … Read more
Do You Have to Pay an Employee for Mandatory Alcohol Treatment?
By Eric B. Meyer Are you required to pay an employee for mandatory alcohol treatment? More specifically, as posed in this recent federal court decision, … Read more
A Lesson in Why You Can Never Tolerate a Supervisor’s Racial Slurs
By Eric B. Meyer Even a few stray remarks can land your business in hot water…as one employer recently learned. A cashier at a store in Mississippi … Read more