December, 2018

In plain English: How will Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek law impact your local business?

December 10, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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In a 14-3 vote last week, Philadelphia City Council approved sweeping changes to the ways local employers can schedule work, hire new employees, and pay their workers.

It’s kind of a big deal.

And with Mayor Kenney chomping at the bit to sign the legislation, here’s what employers need to know about Philadelphia’s New Fair Workweek rules. Continue reading

Not every offhand comment, slight, and insult is a federal lawsuit.

December 7, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Meet “John” the firefighter. Continue reading

A case for progressive discipline

December 6, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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I’m going to start this by saying that I’m not a big fan of progressive discipline. (More on that in a bit.) Continue reading

Court denies man’s pay-disparity claim because, yep, he was paid more than the women. 🤦

December 5, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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I don’t remember much from law school.

“Meyer, quick! Name three of ’em!”

Ok. Continue reading

Discrimination. It ain’t rocket science. Well, except when it is.

December 4, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Yes, even NASA gets sued for discrimination from time to time. Continue reading

Wait, what? What did that store’s general manager just say about the applicant with a hurt arm?

December 3, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Remember the employer that got socked with a six-figure jury award when it refused to allow a cashier to consume two bottles of orange juice from the store’s refrigerator to avoid slipping into diabetic shock?

Welp, that employer apparently has not yet mastered the Americans with Disabilities Act. Continue reading