Context, not "magic words," is what matters in judging reasonable accommodation requests, 6th Circuit says
"I'm struggling and need some time to get back to normal. Working 53 hours my first week back is hard for me physically." That...
WIRTW #719: the 'pomp and circumstance' edition
By Jon Hyman
Tomorrow, Norah, will graduate from high school. Earlier this week, we attended the Senior Brunch, an annual tradition at her school celeb...
"Why would you want a man's job?" = big job interview no-no, says EEOC in lawsuit
By Jon Hyman
"Why would you want a man's job?" Why do you want to take a job away from a man?" Those interview questions are at the ce...
The 6th nominee for the Worst Employer of 2024 is … the racist recruiter
By Jon Hyman
"Only U.S. Born Citizens [white] … [Don’t share with candidates]." That's the text of a job listing that an Arthur Grand Indus...
WIRTW #718: the ‘fireflies' edition
By Jon Hyman
"Do you want to bring a backup guitar with you?" That was the question I ask my daughter as we load up the car to leave for her Su...