6th Circuit disables the “cat’s paw” in ADA cases (for now)
Earlier this month, in Staub v. Proctor Hospital , the Supreme Court upheld the cat’s paw doctrine in discrimination cases. While Staub was...
Quicken Loans beats multi-million dollar overtime claim
By Jon Hyman
The Department of Labor may not be the most hospitable place for employers these days. Federal juries, however, can prove to be just the opp...
WIRTW #169 (the madness edition)
By Jon Hyman
If you wonder why office productivity sinks like a rock for the next two weeks, look no further than all of your employees checking their br...
What does St. Patrick have to do with human resources?
By Jon Hyman
Legend tells us that in the 5th century, St. Patrick banished all snakes from Ireland. In honor of the day that celebrates Ireland’s patron...
Telecommuting employees raise special wage and hour issues
By Jon Hyman
At Overlawyered, Walter Olson asks whether telecommuting is the next wave of wage and hour litigation. He might have a point. Some ...