Some of the same topics including #MeToo and health data privacy will continue to resonate through the workplace in the coming year.
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The 1st Nominee for the Worst Employer of 2019 is … the Philandering Pharmacist
The tallies are still coming in for 2018’s ‘Worst Employer’ winner but here’s one boss with some lip-smacking potential for the new year.
What Can the Holiday Movie ‘Elf’ Teach Us About the ADA?
There are shareable employment law and ADA lessons from the Will Farrell holiday classic ‘Elf.’
Nashville News Anchor’s Lawsuit Strums Familiar Age Discrimination Tune
As the age discrimination case of Demetria Kalodimos shows, there also is a right way and wrong way to terminate employees.
UPDATE: Does an Employer Have a Duty to Protect the Personal Information of Its Employees?
The time to get your business’s cyber-house in order is now. Actually it was years ago, but now is good, too.
Supervisor’s Unchecked Sexual Harassment
Employers should not ignore or minimize less serious incidents of sexual harassment, particularly where there is a pattern of misconduct.
On the 12th Day of Christmas, My Employer Gave to Me … a Handgun?
Guns do not belong around the American workplace, period.
Every Minute Counts in California for Employee Compensation
Employers should re-evaluate their time-keeping policies and procedures to assure accurate employee compensation when performing job duties.
Avoiding Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
Women who are pregnant or affected by related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees with similar abilities or limitations to avoid pregnancy discrimination in the workplace.
Do You Know? Pre-employment Medical Exams
Pre-employment medical exams are permitted as long as the employer does so for all entering employees in the same job category.