Articles Posted in March, 2026

Mechanical Bull Bartending and the Age Bias Lawsuit That Never Got Off the Ground

March 3, 2026 | by Eric B. Meyer

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The job requirements were… a lot: craft-beer exams, choreography, flair tricks, social media posts, and a “weight proportional to height” standard. Oh, and a mechanical bull. Eighteen longtime bartenders said the whole thing skewed younger. The court said their lawsuit had a more basic problem. Continue reading

Is Your Hiring Assessment a Lie Detector in Disguise? It Could Be a Class Action Time Bomb⏰💣

March 2, 2026 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Many employers rely on hiring assessments to gauge fit. But what if those tools are viewed as unlawful lie detector tests? A recent Massachusetts ruling should give you pause before you rely on a “workstyle” assessment. Continue reading

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