Don’t ignore unpaid leaves as a reasonable accommodation
Two recent EEOC lawsuits ( here and here ) illustrate the risk employers continue to take when they deny unpaid leaves of absence to employ...
EEOC lawsuit highlights risk of dealing with prescription medications in the workplace
By Jon Hyman
There is no doubt that prescription-pain-medication abuse is a rampant problem in America. Indeed, this week the State of Ohio even went...
Why the DOL’s federal contractor paid sick leave rules matter for all employers
By Jon Hyman
Last week, the Department of Labor rolled out its final regulations mandating paid sick leave for the employees of federal contractors. Acco...
WIRTW #432 (the "Hotel Norha" edition)
By Jon Hyman
This what one’s happy place looks like Jack White month comes to an end with a few clips from Norah’s most excellent School of Rock “Man...
Will OSHA’s new whistleblower rules invalidate your settlement agreement?
By Jon Hyman
When an employer presents an agreement to an employee ancillary to the separation of that employee’s employment, or settles a claim assert...