The Employer Handbook Blog

Farewell, EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum.

January 4, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

https://www.facebook.com/CommissionerFeldblum/posts/2313994185285931

Yesterday, was Chai Feldblum’s last day on the job as Commissioner at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Continue reading

Do you have to pay hourly employees for travel time?

January 3, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Here’s a belated holiday present from the U.S. Department of Labor for employers with hourly employees to ring in the new year. Continue reading

Let’s start the year off with a big joint-employer decision

January 2, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Notice, I didn’t go so far as to say, “Let’s start the year off right.” 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

When does federal law require you to pay a job applicant to interview? Wait, what?!? (UPDATED)

December 20, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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#TheMoreYouKnow Continue reading

A federal judge declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. In plain English, here’s what this means for your business.

December 19, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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“I thought you said ‘plain English,’ Handbook!”

I did, didn’t I? Continue reading

CBS just denied Les Moonves’ $120M severance. Can it do that? I have his employment and severance agreements.

December 18, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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“Hold my drink, Harvey Weinstein. I generated the most #MeToo tweets in a single day; 800,000 of them!” Continue reading

Imagine your employee signing a release and then suing you. That would stink, wouldn’t it?

December 14, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Wait. Could the really happen?

Oh, I read a federal court opinion last night where it’s happening right now. And I’ve got the details for you. Continue reading

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