WIRTW #730: the 'permission v. foregiveness' edition
Recently, my 18-year-old daughter, now off at college, told us she was planning to get her nose pierced. Norah didn't just come home wit...
This is what an illegal plan closure looks like, and the consequences an employer can face as a result
By Jon Hyman
In December 2020, Quickway Transportation made the decision to close one of its distribution terminals after facing a union organizing drive...
Location tracking of employee raises interesting legal issues
By Jon Hyman
In an effort to dial back its current work-from-home culture, PricewaterhouseCoopers will start tracking where some of its employees work. I...
WIRTW #729: the 'mobile' edition
By Jon Hyman
As cell phones have become ubiquitous among teenagers, their impact on student life is undeniable—and not always positive. Numerous studies ...
The 8th nominee for the Worst Employer of 2024 is … the dirty dog
By Jon Hyman
If you name your business "Bark If You're Dirty," maybe you get the sexual harassment lawsuit you deserve. The pet store just ...
Meteorologist fired for 'sharing recovery journey publicly' raises issues of disability discrimination
By Jon Hyman
"Thank you for going on this journey with me despite the yucky medical stuff I have going on. I'm happy to announce I am 9 months s...
WIRTW #728: the 'season 3' edition
By Jon Hyman
This week marks a first in the three-year history of The Norah and Dad Show — the podcast I co-host alongside my 18-year-old daughter. It...