Two recent issues of confidentiality of harassment allegations
The confidentiality of harassment allegations has been a hot topic of debate in the #MeToo and #TimesUp era. Consider, then, each of t...
The FMLA does not cover dead pets (maybe)
By Jon Hyman
‘E’s not pinin’! ‘E’s passed on! This parrot is no more! He has ceased to be! ‘E’s expired and gone to meet ‘is maker! ‘E’s a stiff! Ber...
NLRB dismisses James Damore charge against Google—complaints about too much diversity are not protected
By Jon Hyman
It is lawful for an employer to fire an employee who complains that his workplace is too diverse ? According to the NLRB, the answer, ...
WIRTW #494 (the “affirmative action” edition)
By Jon Hyman
Today, I am pleased to announce that Meyers Roman has expanded our employment-law capabilities by adding Douglas B. Brown, LLC (DBB), a bo...
Can you pay your employees in Bitcoin?
By Jon Hyman
“What is Bitcoin? I don’t understand how fake money works.” These were the words of my 9-year-old last week. Let me try to help him, a...