At least we’re not France
I like France. I like French fries, French toast, and French wine (although not necessarily all at the same time). Today, I have another rea...
See Me, hear me: Upcoming speaking engagements
By Jon Hyman
Every now and then, I like to update everyone where you can see or hear me wax poetically on all things employment law. Let’s start with to...
Paying employees for accrued vacation upon termination—Yay or Nay?
By Jon Hyman
One of the questions clients most frequently ask me is whether they have an obligation to pay employees for accrued, unused vacation days at...
WIRTW #265 (the “Ides of March” edition)
By Jon Hyman
Caesar: Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry “Caesar!” Speak, Caesar is turn’d to hear....
Do employees have any privacy rights in personal emails sent from corporate accounts?
By Jon Hyman
Earlier this week, a story broke reporting that Harvard University surreptitiously viewed the work emails of 16 residential deans as part o...
Take a pregnant pause before firing that pregnant worker
By Jon Hyman
Two pregnancy discrimination settlements recently announced by the EEOC illustrate the added risk employers assume when firing a pregnant wo...
What do you do if you doubt an employee’s disability?
By Jon Hyman
An employee asks you for time off and other accommodations for anxiety attacks. Do you— Confirm her diagnosis and meet with her to decide ...