Ohio introduces paid-sick-leave legislation
There is little argument that the U.S. lags behind the rest of the civilized world on paid sick leave . As the federal government has failed...
8th Circuit rejects obesity as an ADA-protected disability
By Jon Hyman
In a closely watched case, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, in Morriss v. BNSF Railway Co. [pdf] , has rejected a claim that the ADA prote...
What issues are on the NLRB’s radar? Be afraid.
By Jon Hyman
If you want to know the legal issues that are on the NLRB’s radar, you need to look no further than NLRB General Counsel Memo 16-01 [pdf] , ...
Winter is coming … for the FLSA’s salary test
By Jon Hyman
In case you’ve been living in the dark for the past year, the FLSA’s salary test is due for some changes , and the changes are coming soon. ...
WIRTW #407 (the “cumin” edition)
By Jon Hyman
Name the two greatest characters in the history of television. Mine are Archie Bunker at number 1, and David Brent at number 1(a). While Arh...