Post-apocalypse (well, post-vacation, anyway) employment law roundup
Happy new year, everybody! Although I've been on vacation, the news never sleeps, and the Mayans were wrong. Accordingly, I have a few items to catch you up on. "Ha-ha! We were just kidding!" UPDATE:...
View ArticleOK, the pay gap is mostly bogus -- but what about the rest of it?
My post last week on why the "gender pay gap" is mostly bogus generated a great discussion in the comment box. In the hopes of keeping it going, this week I'd like to talk about some of the...
View ArticleEmployment law in the news: Lightning round
Five quick takes this week (and I do mean quick) because my family reunion is this weekend. I never thought deep-frying macaroni and cheese demonstrated particularly good judgment . . . Paula Deen...
View ArticleEmployment Law Blog Carnival: 1950's Summer Road Trip Edition
If you ever plan to motor west, Travel my way, take the highway that is best. Get your kicks on Route 66. It winds from Chicago to LA, More than two thousand miles all the...
View ArticleThe gender pay gap will not go away in the future.
Oh, no! I won't get equal pay until after I'm dead! And by then, I won't need it! A study released this week by the Institute of Women's Policy Research says that at the rate we're going, women will...
View ArticleSexual abuse: Getting your employees to do the right thing
Penn State. The Catholic Church. The schools. Employers are increasingly accused of covering up sexual abuse after they've reacted too slowly, or ineffectually, or after they've seemed to be too...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgivukkah! 8 employment law things to be thankful for
I'm sure you have heard that Thanksgiving Day and the first day of Chanukkah will occur on the same day this year, creating the hybrid holiday, "Thanksgivukkah." And, according to Buzzfeed (do they...
View ArticleMiami Dolphins' culture sure didn't help in Incognito situation
Under ordinary circumstances, we advise employees who are victims of harassment or bullying to let the bully know that the behavior is not welcome. Then, if the behavior continues, the victim should...
View Article10 Easy Rules for Background Checks in Hiring
The EEOC -- can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. As irritated as I sometimes become with the agency's lawsuits, I have to hand it to them. The guidance they have recently published jointly with...
View ArticleAll That for a Bag of Chips: Walgreens going to trial in disability...
DEAR READERS: Because of the Easter holiday, this will be my "Friday" blog post. I'll be back to my regular schedule next week. UPDATE (7/3/14): The EEOC and Walgreens have settled their case for...
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