By Eric B. Meyer When it comes to daytime television, personally, I’m more into The View. [Disclaimer: This post involves an employer client of mine. … Read more
A Sobering Lesson: Why HR Needs to Be Up to Date on Accommodation Requests
By Eric B. Meyer It was the bottom of the first page of this recent federal court opinion in EEOC v. Star Transport, Inc. really grabbed my attention: In … Read more
The Top 5 Reasons Why Employees Sue Their Boss
Why do people sue their boss? Most people would guess “money,” but that is dead wrong. I’m a plaintiff’s employment lawyer and over the last few years I’ve … Read more
Your Job Order and Fee Agreements Are NOT Contracts
Hi Jeff, I am a business consultant to an owner of a recruiting company specializing in real estate property managers. The big problem that she has been … Read more
Is Attendance at Work Truly Essential Under the ADA?
By Eric B. Meyer The regulations to the Americans with Disabilities Act include a non-exhaustive list of reasonable accommodations that may apply to allow … Read more
Read This Before You Sue
Placement law has really changed. It used to consist of contract and labor law — good-faith agreements interpreted differently, arguments over wages, … Read more
Bernie Sanders Brings Back the Employee Free Choice Act (aka Card Check)
By Eric B. Meyer Remember the Employee Free Choice Act? Back in 2009, the Employee Free Choice Act, also known as “card check,” was introduced in both … Read more
Will a Minor Possession Charge Show Up on a Job Applicant’s Background Check?
Employers naturally have a lot invested in the hiring process for their company. They want to make sure they select the very best employee whenever … 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
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