NLRB judge’s analysis of T-Mobile’s handbook is of note for the provisions she concluded to be lawful
Yesterday, I examined, in detail, the NLRB’s General Counsel’s memo on employer policies . Today, I’m going to examine a recent decision by ...
Analysis of the NLRB’s guidance on employer rules (or, meet the new boss … same as the old boss)
By Jon Hyman
It’s been nearly two years since then-acting NLRB General Counsel Lafe Solomon issued his office’s guidance on social media policies under S...
WIRTW #360 (the “one shining moment” edition)
By Jon Hyman
March Madness is now if full swing, with 20 games down, and 47 to go (at least as this post goes live). How’s your bracket doing? The always...
An über-huge lawsuit for the employee/contractor distinction
By Jon Hyman
Last week, two different California federal judges reached the same conclusion in two different lawsuits brought against two different ride-...
BREAKING: NLRB Office of General Counsel issues report on employer rules
By Jon Hyman
Today, the NLRB Office of General Counsel issued its report on employer handbook rules under section 7 of the NLRA. It’s a meaty 30-page rep...
OSHA and pro sports—are concussions the NFL’s black lung?
By Jon Hyman
San Francisco line backer Chris Borland rocked the sports world yesterday by announcing his retirement from pro football at the age of 24 af...
When loose lips sink defense ships
By Jon Hyman
“So, what is is, your job or your daughter?” That one question cost an employer summary judgment in its employee’s associational disability ...
Why your control employees must care about employment laws
By Jon Hyman
Last week I was asked if managers and supervisors have any liability for their own acts of discrimination or other unlawful activities. Like...
WIRTW #359 (the “think outside the box” edition)
By Jon Hyman
Last night my family and I went out to dinner. The following is Donovan’s (age 6) solution of the kids’ menu word search. His creative thi...
When the government comes knocking, don’t forget not to retaliate
By Jon Hyman
Last week, I wrote about what to do when OSHA comes knocking . One issue I did not address is the potential for retaliation against employee...
Company expands leave benefits for working mom, but what about the dads?!
By Jon Hyman
The Washington Post’s On Leadership blog reports that global telecomm company Vodafone is establishing a new global maternity leave policy ...
#SCOTUS ambushes employers on agency rulemaking
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division had the authority to alter its prio...
Is your company ready for WYOD?
By Jon Hyman
At 1 pm today, Apple will formally unveil its Watch to the public. While other companies have launched smartwatches, because it’s Apple, tod...
WIRTW #358 (the “appreciation” edition)
By Jon Hyman
o your employees feel appreciated? Today is Employee Appreciation Day . However, if you limit your appreciation efforts to 0.38% of a year’s...
Some harassment shouldn't be in the eye of the beholder
By Jon Hyman
A hostile work environment is hostile for one of two reasons—the alleged misconduct is either severe (overtly offensive), or pervasive (repe...
My latest column in Workforce: Absolut Commitment to Checking
By Jon Hyman
In addition to my daily blogging, I also write a monthly column in Workforce Magazine . Here’s my latest from the March edition, discussing ...
Transfer as reasonable accommodation?
By Jon Hyman
I once worked for a law firm (that shall remain nameless) that put me in a converted utility closet for my office. It was the only associate...
Do you know what to do when OSHA comes knocking?
By Jon Hyman
News broke over the weekend of a fatality at a local manufacturing plant . Undoubtedly, OSHA was on the scene to unravel what happened. I...
WIRTW #357 (the “proud papa” edition)
By Jon Hyman
My kids go to an amazing school . Part of what makes it amazing is that beginning in third grade the second parent-teacher conference is stu...
Reading the #SCOTUS tea leaves: headscarves, religious accommodations, and Abercrombie
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. ( transcript here [pdf] ), which will hope...
DOL proposes expanded FMLA coverage for same-sex couples
By Jon Hyman
Same-sex spousal rights in this country are a mess. There is hope that the Supreme Court will clear it all up later this year when it hears ...
Turning a mistake into an educational opportunity
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, local morning news anchor Kristi Capel got herself into a bit of a mess when, during her newscast and while speaking to her Afric...
4th Circuit eviscerates EEOC in background screening case
By Jon Hyman
Nearly a year ago, the 6th Circuit sent a strong message to the EEOC in dismissing a case regarding its “expert” witness retained to challe...
WIRTW #356 (the “rock hall” edition)
By Jon Hyman
You may have heard that Cleveland has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . You may have also heard that this year is Cleveland’s turn in the rot...
Gawker intern lawsuit shows the need for social-media savvy in the legal profession
By Jon Hyman
Have you recently tried to communicate with someone under the age of 25? Have you tried to call them? How about email? What about text messa...
Target (inadvertently) teaches the importance of avoiding age-based stereotypes
By Jon Hyman
I do a lot of speaking. One speech that I’ve been giving over the past couple of years is entitled, “X+Y+Z = A Generational Mess for Your Wo...