Did the 7th Circuit finally kill McDonnell Douglas?
If you are an employment lawyer, the words “McDonnell Douglas” will bring a sentimental tear to your eye. For the unfamiliar, the McDonn...
Federal court's rejection of LGBT discrimination claim on religious grounds has scary implications
By Jon Hyman
Last week, a Michigan federal judge rejected the EEOC’s claim that Title VII covers transgender status or gender identity as protected cla...
WIRTW #426 (the “back to school” edition)
By Jon Hyman
They are responsible for the matching outfits, not me. Norah and Donovan could not be happier to be back @lakeridgeacademy. #backtosc...
Hard to believe that overt pregnancy discrimination still exists … yet it does
By Jon Hyman
Pregnancy discrimination has been unlawful under federal law since 1978. You’d think by now employers would have learned their lesson—that...
DOL wage/hour agreement with Subway raises legitimate joint-employer concerns
By Jon Hyman
The Department of Labor recently unveiled an agreement with Subway through which the fast-food giant has agreed to assist its franchisees ...