WIRTW #251 (the “sphere of influence” edition)
I’ve been at this blogging thing for more than five-and-a-half years. In that time, I’ve had some awesome opportunities come my way as a res...
Certification harassment? 6th Circuit rejects claim under FMLA
By Jon Hyman
Have you ever heard of certification harassment ? Me neither, until I read Smith v. City of Niles [pdf] last week. According to Leddrew ...
Who is a supervisor under Title VII? (Vance v. Ball St. Univ.)
By Jon Hyman
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in one of the key employment cases it will hear this term— Vance v. Ball St. Univ. This cas...
It’s a Blawg 100 Three-Peat
By Jon Hyman
Edward James Olmos once said, “ I didn’t get into this business to get awards .” And while that may be true, it certainly is nice to be r...
When is confidential medical information NOT confidential?
By Jon Hyman
The ADA requires that employers treat employee medical information obtained from "medical examinations and inquiries … as a confidentia...