Precedent used to mean something
"Supreme Court justices seldom get an opportunity to fix a botched decision. But as the Court takes up a transgender case, Associate Ju...
Lessons from a recent retaliation case
By Jon Hyman
Dr. Carla Campbell-Jackson, a Black woman with 30 flawless years working at State Farm, found herself out of a job after raising concerns ab...
📱 Apple’s BYOD lawsuit: a cautionary tale for employers
By Jon Hyman
A recent lawsuit filed by an Apple employee against the company highlights the risks of mishandling Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies. ...
Life without a Department of Labor isn't as efficient as some will tell you
By Jon Hyman
What happens if the Department of Labor vanishes? It's not some dystopian fantasy—it's an actual possibility under Elon Musk and Viv...
Leave us bald guys alone!
By Jon Hyman
This one hits close to home. In Tony Finn v. British Bung Company, a UK tribunal ruled that calling a man "bald" constitutes sexua...
WIRTW #739: the 'rage against the machine' edition
By Jon Hyman
In this week's episode of The Norah and Dad Show , my daughter and I discuss how we're feeling in the aftermath of the 2024 election...
DOL confirms the obvious — the FMLA covers time off spent in clinical trials
By Jon Hyman
Can employees use FMLA leave to participate in clinical trials for their serious health conditions? Of course, they can—how is this even a q...
"Biological Women Only" = "Whites Only" = Discrimination
By Jon Hyman
Can someone please explain the difference between labeling a women's restroom for "biological" women and labeling one for ...
New NLRB Ruling: Employer "captive-audience speeches" on unionization are now illegal
By Jon Hyman
In a significant decision, the NLRB ruled that requiring employees to attend anti-union meetings under the threat of discipline or terminati...
Background checks aren’t just a box to tick—they’re critical to any hiring process
By Jon Hyman
Picture this: a high-profile hire for one of the most important jobs in the world, and nobody bothered to run a background check. That’s rep...
WIRTW #738: the 'bluer skies' edition
By Jon Hyman
Do you ever think to yourself, "Jon, I love your posts, but what I really want is more of this, but with fewer characters." Well d...
Does civility still matter?
By Jon Hyman
Some apparently don't think civility matters any more. "Your body, my choice" signs are popping up across the country, while ...
Do you know what to do if ICE raids your business?
By Jon Hyman
With Donald Trump running on campaign promise of the mass roundup and deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants, many businesses in...
WIRTW #737: the 'speed racer' edition
By Jon Hyman
Do you remember your first traffic ticket? I do. I was 17, driving to high school, and it involved me hitting an actual, live person with my...
A open letter to my daughter
By Jon Hyman
Dear Norah, "Dad, I'm scared." That was your message to me in the early hours of Wednesday morning, as you watched the electio...
A tip on employee tips
By Jon Hyman
Here's a tip for management — keep your hands off of your employees' tips. A recent case filing by class of employees against a cann...
How to keep a union out of your business
By Jon Hyman
Workers are organizing at unprecedented rates. From October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board received 3,28...
Service charges: A hidden trap for employees (and customers)
By Jon Hyman
You just wrapped up a great meal at your favorite restaurant. The server drops off the check, and there's a surprise—your $100 tab is no...
When employees just can't get along
By Jon Hyman
Dan and Todd? They used to be best friends. But things got messy, and now they can't stand each other. Dan's ready to move on, but T...
Harassment by "comedy" is anything but a laughing matter
By Jon Hyman
A CEO hires a stand-up comedian to warm up employees before delivering the keynote at the company's annual all-hands meeting. But the co...