As I read this summary judgment opinion last night, I fully expected the judge to send the plaintiff’s retaliation claim to trial.
But plot twist! He didn’t. Continue reading
I read a survey last night that blew my mind 🤯 Continue reading
In yesterday’s blog post (and on LinkedIn), I asked you to adjudicate a white man’s discrimination claim. Continue reading
A white man who worked as a utility water meter reader sued his employer for racial discrimination after he was fired for inaccurately reporting homeowners’ water meters. Continue reading
Well, if you count The Employer Handbook itself, which email gods magically deliver to blog subscriber email inboxes every weekday following weeknights where I haven’t had too many blog-inhibiting adult beverages, I’ve got three freebies today. Continue reading
Democrats and Republicans don’t often see eye to eye on new employment legislation. Except, it seems, when Gretchen Carlson spearheads the effort to get these new bills passed. Continue reading
I have another HR tip related to yesterday’s blog post and accommodating employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act and what counts as an essential job function. Continue reading
If you’re in Human Resources, you’ve probably dealt with this issue before. Continue reading
This has been an interesting start to the week at The Employer Handbook, from six-year-olds slinging racial epithets to expectorating employees.
But I’m here for it. And I’m glad that you are too. Continue reading
In my many years of practicing employment law, I’ve seen hostile work environment accusations leveled against owners, supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, customers, vendors, and many others.
But accusing a young child of racial discrimination is a new one for me. Continue reading
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