WIRTW #533 (the “Stella's” edition)
If you ever wanted to know how hard a group of pre-teens and teens can rock, you'll have your chance on December 21, when Fake ID invad...
Archive: November 2018
I can name that lawsuit in one note
By Jon Hyman
Demetria Kalodimos, age 58, worked as an anchor for Nashville's WSMV for 33 years. After the station failed to renew her contract, she s...
The Worst Employer of 2018: The Finalists
By Jon Hyman
The votes have been cast, and counted. And we have four awful employers that have qualified for the finals of the Worst Employer of 2018. ...
UPDATE: Does an employer have a duty to protect the personal information of its employees?
By Jon Hyman
In July, I asked whether an employer owes its employees a legal duty to protect their personal information . I discussed cases that answer...
On the 12th day of Christmas, my employer gave to me … a handgun?
By Jon Hyman
'Tis the season for giving. What's the oddest holiday gift an employer has ever given you? For the employees of one Wisconsin comp...
WIRTW #532 (the “❤️ the holidays” edition)
By Jon Hyman
On December 25, I will turn 18 in Christmas years. My wife and I starting dating in October 2001, and we celebrated our first Christmas to...
Do you know? Pre-employment medical examinations
By Jon Hyman
A local mayor has gotten himself in some hot water for his selective use of pre-employment medical examinations for hirees. How selective?...
What can you learn from the law firm partner suspended for watching porn at work?
By Jon Hyman
According to The American Lawyer (sub. req.) , Hogan Lovells has suspended one of its partners in its London office for watching porn at w...
Do you know? English-only workplace policies
By Jon Hyman
White Americans, what? Nothing better to do? Why don't you kick yourself out? You're an immigrant too! – White Stripes, Icky...
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By Jon Hyman
What could you buy for $25? Goosh Pants A yodeling pickle + Dancing with Cats Gummi Bear Anatomy Model Kit 100 Misprint Ink Pen...
WIRTW #531 (the “Mexico” edition)
By Jon Hyman
Last night, I got to watch my daughter hit a home run, on stage at The Beachland Tavern, singing "Mexico" with decker. (You can r...
A resignation in lieu of termination is (more or less) still a termination
By Jon Hyman
"At your request, I am submitting my resignation." So wrote now-former Attorney General Jeff Sessions in his resignation lette...
Job applicant told, "Your sexuality may be an issue with the atmosphere of the office environment."
By Jon Hyman
I found the following story posted to the legaladvice subreddit . It's titled, "Turned down for a job, asked what the issues were...
Sexual harassment prevention 101: NO STRIP CLUBS
By Jon Hyman
Last month, the EEOC held a public meeting on preventing workplace harassment. Entitled, Revamping Workplace Culture to Prevent Harassment...
Managing Election Day at work
By Jon Hyman
As tomorrow is Election Day, I thought I'd share a few tips for employers to keep in mind.
When salary is a proxy for age discrimination
By Jon Hyman
Jim Boylan, recently fired as an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against his former ...
WIRTW #530 (the “trick-or-treat” edition)
By Jon Hyman
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, correct? View this post on Instagram It...
VOTE for the ‘Worst Employer of 2018’ — polls are open
By Jon Hyman
All year long, I've been sharing examples of the worst employers in America. My goal? Compile them at the end of the year and then turn ...