The 12 Days of Employment-Law Christmas
This time last year, I published a song, “The 12 Days of Employment Law Christmas.” In the last year, though, I’ve gained a lot of new reade...
WIRTW #301 (the “shattered dreams” edition)
By Jon Hyman
When I was 9 years old, I ruined Christmas for a neighbor when I spilled the beans that Santa Claus wasn’t real. I still feel bad about it t...
Accuracy counts in drafting job descriptions (a lesson on ADA reasonable accommodations)
By Jon Hyman
Do you have written job descriptions for all of your employees? Henschel v. Clare County Road Commission (6th Cir. 12/13/13) illustrates t...
FAMILY Act would provide paid leave for employees
By Jon Hyman
Tony Soprano once said, “Family: they’re the only ones you can depend on.” If Congressional Democrats get their wish, American workers will ...
Does the ADA cover organ donors?
By Jon Hyman
Every now and again I come across a case that offends my sensibilities. Rope v. Auto-Chlor Sys. of Wash., Inc. (Cal. Ct. App. 10/16/13) is...