Articles Posted in Human Resources Policies

Taxation without representation (and a new workplace marijuana law possibly coming soon).

June 9, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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On Monday, I blogged here about an employee using CBD for her migraines who accused her employer of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. It fired her after she tested positive for marijuana on a drug test at work. One of my takeaways from the post was that particular state and local laws may raise the bar for terminating someone who uses medical or recreational marijuana outside of work.

Well, I’m going to assume that the City Council of Washington, D.C. read my blog and was helping me prove my point. Continue reading

Supreme Court makes it harder for employers who litigate arbitrable claims to change their minds

May 24, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that federal courts may not adopt an arbitration-specific waiver rule demanding a showing of prejudice.

Huh? Continue reading

California Employers, Are You Prepared For Upcoming Data Privacy Changes?

May 20, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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It was perfect timing, really.

Can an employee legally be fired for using over-the-counter CBD products?

April 28, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Last night, I read this federal court opinion where a defendant, sued after firing a plaintiff who used CBD for her disability, got the entire case dismissed.

So, let’s talk about how and why. Continue reading

The case of the $250,000 thumb drive porno and hacking (allegedly)

April 27, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

A former bank employee is now facing up to $250,000 in fines and ten years in prison because he allegedly wanted to watch The Matrix on a work laptop.

Actually, there’s a little more to this story. Continue reading

No, this sign that your boss posted in the breakroom is NOT legal.

April 11, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

Image Credit: u/AMasterfulWriter on Reddit.

Not even in Kentucky. Continue reading

This new bill would allow an employee to skip work “because the employee feels unsafe.”

March 25, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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I’ll admit it. I was wrong. Continue reading

First, they banned forced #MeToo arbitration. Is arbitration of ALL employment claims doomed too?

March 16, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 into law. The name of the new law speaks for itself. Victims of sexual harassment or sexual assault at work that previously signed arbitration agreements can arbitrate their claims but don’t have to.

With the ink barely dry on this new #MeToo law, the House introduced a bill late last week called the “Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act of 2022” or the “FAIR Act of 2022.” Continue reading

Don’t ruin your arbitration agreements by doing this…

March 11, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Some of you require your employees to sign agreements requiring them to arbitrate employment claims — other than claims of sexual harassment or abuse, of course. Continue reading

Biden signs #MeToo arbitration bill, Philly drops masks, and EEOC updates its COVID-19 guidance

March 4, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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What a Friday trifecta! The only thing better that could come in threes would be a gallon of Neapolitan ice cream — with chocolate instead of strawberry and vanilla. Continue reading

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