“That guy” has a valid retaliation claim?
Every workplace has “that guy.” The employee who can’t quite seem to keep his mouth shut, who says inappropriate things, the one you know wi...
WIRTW #281 (the "is it live or is it Memorex" edition)
By Jon Hyman
Earlier this week, I appeared on Huffington Post Live , in a segment discussing discrimination laws, at-will employment, and the rights of e...
Ohio Supreme Court strikes blow to class action lawsuits
By Jon Hyman
In recent terms, the U.S. Supreme Court has shown some hostility to class action lawsuits. In Wal-Mart v. Dukes , the Court concluded tha...
Who owns personal email on an employer-issued smartphone?
By Jon Hyman
The following scenario is playing out in companies all over America. A company issues a smartphone to an employee. The company owns and pay ...
The one thing you can never release in a settlement agreement
By Jon Hyman
Legal disputes end in one of two ways—either with a judgment by a court or an agreement between the parties. The vast majority of cases foll...
Fight the power! A timeless lesson on employee relations from "What's Happening!!"
By Jon Hyman
As I settled in for a quiet Friday night in front of the TV, I stumbled upon one of my guilty pleasures — “What’s Happening!!” If your unfam...
WIRTW #280 (the “has it been a year already” edition) #blawg100
By Jon Hyman
The ABA Journal is, again, seeking nominations for its list of the 100 best legal blawgs, the “Blawg 100.” The nomination process is simple....