Service charges: A hidden trap for employees (and customers)
You just wrapped up a great meal at your favorite restaurant. The server drops off the check, and there's a surprise—your $100 tab is no...
When employees just can't get along
By Jon Hyman
Dan and Todd? They used to be best friends. But things got messy, and now they can't stand each other. Dan's ready to move on, but T...
Harassment by "comedy" is anything but a laughing matter
By Jon Hyman
A CEO hires a stand-up comedian to warm up employees before delivering the keynote at the company's annual all-hands meeting. But the co...
WIRTW #736: the 'vote' edition
By Jon Hyman
On the latest episode of The Norah and Dad Show , my daughter and I discussed voting. Specifically, we discussed Norah's experience voti...
The 12th nominee for the Worst Employer of 2024 is … the hurricane haranguer
By Jon Hyman
What's worse than keeping employees on the job during a natural disaster? How about doing that, knowing full well how dangerous the situ...
"Why would you want to do a man's job?"
By Jon Hyman
"Why would you want to do a man's job?" That's one of the sexist questions the EEOC alleges Waste Industries—a solid waste...
WIRTW #735: the 'client' edition
By Jon Hyman
Being a party in a lawsuit is a humbling experience for any lawyer. After decades of representing clients, I recently found myself on the ot...