The problem isn’t “fake” managers, it’s the poorly named “administrative” exemption
"Would you rather be a front-desk clerk or 'Director of First Impressions'? A barber or a 'Grooming Manager'?" CBS...
WIRTW #659: the “99 problems” edition
By Jon Hyman
I got 99 problems, but being a podcast guest ain't one. I love the People Problems Podcast so much. And they must love me, too, since t...
“Entitlement to FMLA leave” is not a prerequisite to an FMLA retaliation claim
By Jon Hyman
The 6th Circuit revived the FMLA retaliation claim of an attorney fired immediately after she requested unpaid leave to care for her two-yea...
Union avoidance vs. union busting
By Jon Hyman
"A company that opposes a union organizing and presents both sides of this complex issue is 'union busting.'" This is what...
Lessons from coaching high school mock trial
By Jon Hyman
When you try a case, there’s not much within your control. You can’t control the judge. You can’t control the jury. You can’t control your o...
WIRTW #658: the “Toad Jesus” edition
By Jon Hyman
On the latest edition of The Norah and Dad Show , we discuss Freckles, Norah's newly rescued-from-the-backyard pet toad, who may be slee...
Update on Creature Comfort Brewing’s union organizing
By Jon Hyman
Last week I reported that the employees of Creature Comforts Brewing Co. formed their own independent labor union, the Brewing Union of Ge...