English-only workplaces spark lawsuits
White Americans, what? Nothing better to do? Why don’t you kick yourself out? You’re an immigrant too! – Jack White , Icky Thump (2007). ...
Sixth Circuit opens the floodgates to federal court
By Jon Hyman
I have a confession to make. I am a procedure nerd. Civil Procedure was my favorite class in law school, and cases that raise interesting pr...
Proceed with caution if docking employees' pay
By Jon Hyman
Eve Tahmincioglu of msnbc .com has posted this article , in which she advises employees, "Employers can legally reduce salary, fine w...
Supersized lawsuits: obesity-related claims expected to rise
By Jon Hyman
According to this article in last week's USA Today , employers can expect discrimination claims based on obesity to rise. The article c...
Home care workers denied overtime
By Jon Hyman
Even though I'm busy sunning and golfing and relaxing, the blog never rests. The front page of the business section of the Hilton Head I...