The FMLA does not require that an employee use magic words to request leave
According to the FMLA's regulations , "When an employee seeks leave for the first time for a FMLA-qualifying reason, the employee...
Do you know how to spot an employee at risk for violence?
By Jon Hyman
Early Friday afternoon, Henry Pratt Co. informed one of its employees, Gary Martin, of his termination. Shortly thereafter, he opened fire w...
WIRTW #542 (the “Scared. Ashamed. Crippled.” edition)
By Jon Hyman
A few days ago, Mark Goldstein , an attorney at Reed Smith, tweeted me (and others) this: If you read on thing this week, read Ma...
When the rumor mill creates a sexually hostile work environment
By Jon Hyman
Just in time for Valentine's Day, I bring you the story of a employee rumored to be sleeping with her boss to get a promotion. She wasn...
The way we work might be changing, but independent contractors risks are staying exactly the same
By Jon Hyman
The way we work in America is changing. The relationships between companies and their workers are more fluid and varied than in decades pa...