6th Circuit permits employers to enforce reasonable call-in rules for FMLA leave
In Cavin v. Honda of America Manufacturing, he 6th Circuit held that “the FMLA does not permit an employer to limit his employee’s FMLA righ...
Federal court slams the door on EEOC’s criminal background check lawsuit
By Jon Hyman
In EEOC v. Freeman (D. Md. 8/9/13) [pdf] , the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland dismissed a race discrimination lawsuit fil...
6th Circuit rejects contract that shortens statute of limitations for wage claims
By Jon Hyman
Twice in the last three years, the 6th Circuit has signed off on contracts between an employer and employee that shortened the time for an e...
WIRTW #283 (the “vaycay” edition)
By Jon Hyman
According to a recent survey conducted by TeamViewer , 52 percent of employed Americans plan on working during their summer vacations. While...
What to look for in the coming year from the EEOC
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking on social media at ACI’s Employment Discrimination Conference in New York City. One of the benefi...