EEOC seeks a quarter-billion dollars from NYC
Earlier this month, the EEOC’s New York District Office issued a Determination [pdf] finding probable cause to believe that New York City v...
Some thoughts on accommodations and flexible workplaces
By Jon Hyman
I’ve been thinking a lot over the past three days about the flexibility that employers afford their employees. I am part of a family with tw...
BREAKING: 6th Circuit says telecommuting is not a reasonable accommodation under the ADA
By Jon Hyman
Almost one year ago, in EEOC v. Ford Motor Co. , the 6th Circuit recognized telecommuting as a potential reasonable accommodation under the ...
WIRTW #363 (the “iron throne” edition)
By Jon Hyman
I was a Sesame Street kid. Muppets taught me to read, count, and have manners. I’m a tad late, however, to Game of Thrones. I’ve been frant...
LGBT rules for federal contractors now in effect
By Jon Hyman
If you are a federal contractor or subcontractor, this is big week for you. On April 8, the OFCCP’s Final Rule Implementing Executive Order ...
Direct evidence must … wait for it … exist to matter in a discrimination case
By Jon Hyman
You have admire the creativity of attorneys. In Butler v. The Lubrizol Corp. (Ohio Ct. App. 3/31/15) [pdf] , the plaintiff argued that dire...
NLRB issues official guidance on “ambush election” rules
By Jon Hyman
One week from today, the NLRB’s “ambush election” rules take effect. Yesterday, the Board published its official guidance discussing how it...