Articles Posted in Miscellaneous

Meanwhile, in France, a court ordered an employer to pay for a married man’s accidental death during sex on a business trip

September 12, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

I don’t know much about workers’ compensation.

Apart from a few standard provisions that I have in my employment settlement agreements, I know just enough about it to call a workers’ comp lawyer when I have an issue.

Or, like today, I know just enough that a workers’ comp decision involving a man who died during sex with a French local while on a business trip (RIP) is something that my readers want to read.

What do you think about ‘Thank You’ notes and, maybe, adding a live weekly video chat to this blog?

April 9, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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I have two items I want to hit you with today, on both of which I’d love your feedback. Continue reading

Will you have to provide employee pay data with your EEO-1? When’s the new EEO-1 deadline? I’ve got answers.

April 5, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Since pretty much everything is a letdown after exorcisms and sex questionnaires, I’m aiming particularly low today with a simple update on when you’ll have to file your EEO-1 Report and whether you’ll have to include employee pay data with the report.

(By the way, I’m sorry about the late post today. IT was performing server maintenance this morning, which may have had something to do with yesterday’s post and your clickety-clicks.) Continue reading

The time has come to re-rank my cereal cabinet. Let’s do it ‘Rocky’ style!

March 22, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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A few years ago, I hit the pause button on HR compliance one day to address a far more critical matter; namely, ranking the contents of my cereal cabinet.

Since then, the Bloggerdome has a new kitchen, a new cereal cabinet, and mostly new cereals. Continue reading

This, right here, will restore your faith in humanity.

February 27, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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When you read an employment law blog like mine, odds are you’re going to see a post about an employer that did something bad, or at least is accused of doing something terrible.

This post is different.

Some belated #HRValentines💕🤣😂

February 15, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Y’all are too much with that #HRValentine hashtag on Twitter. Continue reading

Overtime: Two legal actions to reverse the outcome of the Saints-Rams NFC Championship Game

January 24, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Warning: This post has nothing to do with employment law. However, it is about the law and football. And, we’ll all have a good laugh about it. Continue reading

Thank you to the readers for a fantastic 2018

December 28, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Many years from now, when I look back at some of the more memorable 12-month periods in my legal career, 2018 will be a stand out.

Most notably because I changed firms.

After 12 great years at Dilworth Paxson LLP, I made the best move of my career by joining FisherBroyles, LLP. Continue reading

26 of the best last-minute stocking-stuffer ideas🎄🎁🎅

December 21, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Oh, that’s cute.

You clicking thinking that I would be inspiring you. Continue reading

Ranking turkey and the 19 best side dishes that you can serve on Thanksgiving – 2018 Edition

November 20, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Like last year, this year’s list is not up for debate. Don’t @ me. Continue reading

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