The 4th nominee for the “worst employer of 2020” is … the perverted Peking-duck purveyor
Every year I worry about how I’m going to fill my annual list of worst employers. I’ve yet to be disappointed. The EEOC recently filed s...
WIRTW #588 (the “new voices” edition)
By Jon Hyman
One of the benefits participating in the Tri-C High School Rock Off is that your band gets featured in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s “N...
Just because an employer wins summary judgment doesn’t mean you should emulate its behavior
By Jon Hyman
Jennifer Paskert worked as a sales associate for Auto$mart, a “buy here, pay here” used car dealership located in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Durin...
“It’s a major award!”
By Jon Hyman
I hate tooting my own horn. It usually comes off as self-serving and tasteless. But, sometimes it’s unavoidable. Today is one of those day...
7th Circuit concludes employer should have advised injured employee of FMLA rights even after employee went AWOL
By Jon Hyman
Buddy Phillips injured his ribs while playing with his grandchildren. Over the next two weeks, he called his employer, United Trailers, to...