i·ro·ny (noun) /ˈīrənē,ˈiərnē/ 1. the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. “The irony of this blog post is that I am typing it with no pants.” Look folks, in all seriousness ***waits patiently while you napalm your brains***,…
Earlier this week, I blogged about Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) promising that the Senate would take up the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Yesterday, the Senate obtained enough support to put ENDA to a full vote. Every Senate Democrat agreed to press forward. And even some Republicans helped get the bill to…
Honestly, I was ready to call in sick and use “Bunkered in for the Apocalypse” as my excuse. I had no other explanation after Nick Foles passed for seven touchdowns yesterday. Seriously, weren’t you at least a bit concerned? Yep, CareerBuilder’s annual list of “Most Outrageous Excuses Workers Have Given When Calling…
That’s right folks. It’s time for another edition of “Fact or Fiction” a/k/a “Quick Answers to Quick Questions” a/k/a QATQQ f/k/a “I don’t feel like writing a long blog post.” If you operate a business in PA, NJ, DE or the USVI, then the answer is yes. This is true…
What else did you expect? (Haters can unsubscribe) As for the rest of you, considering that I’ve been serving up one of the best employment law blogs every weekday for the past two-plus years, isn’t some Red Sox World Series swag for your guy a fair exchange? (The…
Earlier this week, Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) offered some pointed remarks from the Senate floor. He blasted “radical Tea Party Republicans,” lambasted “mainstream Republican colleagues, who remained silent even as the anarchists among us committed political malpractice,” and then proclaimed, “This work period, the Senate will consider the…” a. “…Twerk…
Last week, I brought you this news of a bill pending in New Jersey, requiring employers to make available reasonable accommodation for pregnancy-related needs when requested by the employee with the advice of her physician. Yesterday, I read this article in The Legal Intelligencer about this potential amendment to Philadelphia’s…
Over the weekend, I read this article about Laraine Cook, a girls basketball coach at a high school in Idaho, who lost her job, apparently after her school learned about a photo on her Facebook page that showed her boyfriend touching her chest. What struck me as interesting is that…
If true, well then, good gawd, this!
We’re talking religious accommodations here at the ole Handbook. Last week, it was the Mark of the Beast. Before that, we explored Ramadan bagel parties. Today, we’re sticking with the Ramadan theme. Unfortunately, I don’t know any Ramadan tunes to soundtrack this post. So, let’s just go with Christian rock.…