#SCOTUS requires employers to stereotype in ruling for EEOC in hijab-accommodation case
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that an employer violates Title VII’s religious accommodation requirements if the need for ...
6th Circuit: reasonable belief about unlawful conduct enough for SOX retaliation
By Jon Hyman
It’s hard to imagine that in the eight-plus years I’ve written this blog, there is any area of employment law that on which I have not yet t...
WIRTW #368 (the “let's go Cavs” edition)
By Jon Hyman
It’s t-minus six days until championship fever sweeps the most victory-starved city in America. Let’s go Cavs! A photo posted by Cl...
A lesson on the importance of uniformity in performance standards
By Jon Hyman
Under the ADA, and employer can require all employees, including disabled employees, to meet minimum qualification standards. According to t...
“You’re late again!” “Talk to my lawyer.”
By Jon Hyman
I’m timely to a fault. I hate being late, and go to great lengths to ensure that I am never tardy for anything. I think it’s annoying to tho...
Putting together the puzzle on off-duty emails and overtime
By Jon Hyman
Employers, I can see the writing on the wall, and it’s not looking good for your continued reliance on your non-exempt employees using their...
New poll reveals continued risk in Googling job applicants
By Jon Hyman
According to a recently published Harris Poll , 52 percent of employers use social media to research job candidates. This number is up from ...