When the same actor hires and fires, discrimination is unlikely
It seems to be common sense that if the decision maker accused of a discriminatory adverse action is also the individual responsible for ear...
What does an ADA interactive process not look like?
By Jon Hyman
Upon attempting to return from a medical leave of absence, an employee requests the following accommodations: an ergonomic chair, adjusted l...
WIRTW #338 (the “can you find me now” edition)
By Jon Hyman
According to a recent Harris Poll , men are nearly twice as likely to lose their smartphones than women (46% to 27%). Moreover, the younger ...
From the archives: Time off for religious holidays
By Jon Hyman
Since today is both Rosh Hashanah and a work day, I though it appropriate to go deep into the archives, all the way to (yikes) 2008, to repr...
EEOC should do as it does, not as it says
By Jon Hyman
Last June, the EEOC sued BMW , claiming that the company’s policy of automatically disqualifying from employment anyone with certain felony ...