WIRTW #276 (the “HR in strange places” edition)
Recently, an employee, described as an organization’s “most difficult,” received a scathing performance review. Among his faults detailed i...
Is your wellness program discriminatory?
By Jon Hyman
It is no secret that health care costs for employers and their employees are out of control in this country. Many employers have attempted t...
(an)G(el)INA
By Jon Hyman
The Earth stopped rotating on its axis earlier this month when Angelina Jolie announced that she is undergoing a voluntary double mastectomy...
There are no magic words to invoke the FMLA
By Jon Hyman
The Family and Medical Leave Act does not require an employee to use the word “FMLA” to request leave under, and invoke the protections of, ...
“Fire me. … Make my day” does not equal protected concerted activity (thank god)
By Jon Hyman
The Rolling Stones famously sang, “ You can’t always get what you want .” One employee recently got exactly what she wanted (and needed) fro...