We are devolving into a society of assholes (and what it means to your workplace)
I went to a concert last night—Jack Johnson to be specific, which, by all accounts, was a low-key and mellow way to spend an evening. Or, at...
Why employees sue
By Jon Hyman
At the conclusion of a day-long plaintiff’s deposition in an FMLA and disability discrimination lawsuit, it was clear to me that my client h...
Do you know? What is the Paycheck Fairness Act are why should employers be concerned?
By Jon Hyman
Today’s USA Today reports that the Obama Administration is going to make a renewed push for the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act: Pre...
Court recognizes “sabotage defense” in retaliation cases
By Jon Hyman
Alvarez v. Royal Atlantic Developers, Inc. (11th Cir. 7/2/10) [pdf] asks this question: Can an employee who engages in protected activity ...
WIRTW #135
By Jon Hyman
The post of the week belongs to Dan Schwartz at the Connecticut Employment Law Blog , who correctly identifies the major shortcomings with...