Do you know what to do when OSHA comes knocking?
News broke over the weekend of a fatality at a local manufacturing plant . Undoubtedly, OSHA was on the scene to unravel what happened. I...
WIRTW #357 (the “proud papa” edition)
By Jon Hyman
My kids go to an amazing school . Part of what makes it amazing is that beginning in third grade the second parent-teacher conference is stu...
Reading the #SCOTUS tea leaves: headscarves, religious accommodations, and Abercrombie
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. ( transcript here [pdf] ), which will hope...
DOL proposes expanded FMLA coverage for same-sex couples
By Jon Hyman
Same-sex spousal rights in this country are a mess. There is hope that the Supreme Court will clear it all up later this year when it hears ...
Turning a mistake into an educational opportunity
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, local morning news anchor Kristi Capel got herself into a bit of a mess when, during her newscast and while speaking to her Afric...
4th Circuit eviscerates EEOC in background screening case
By Jon Hyman
Nearly a year ago, the 6th Circuit sent a strong message to the EEOC in dismissing a case regarding its “expert” witness retained to challe...
WIRTW #356 (the “rock hall” edition)
By Jon Hyman
You may have heard that Cleveland has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . You may have also heard that this year is Cleveland’s turn in the rot...