Human Resources

Are Harassment Hotlines Just Hokum?

April 24, 2017

In countering an onslaught of sexual harassment claims by former female employees, 21st Century Fox has pointed to an employee […]

Liability When An Employee Refuses Medical Treatment

April 19, 2017

How should employers react when an employee is injured on the job, or presents with some medical condition, but refuses […]

The $2.6M “Fear Of Needles” ADA Case

March 28, 2017

His fear extended to sticking others as well as being stuck himself, so when…

“Feminist” Boss, Toxic Workplace

March 22, 2017

A former employee for Thinx – a company that makes “period underwear” for menstruating women – is suing co-founder Miki […]

Hispanic Immigrants, Black Men Have Highest Job Injury Rate

February 21, 2017

Hardly a surprise, but a study bears it out: Hispanic immigrants and African-American men have the highest rate of workplace […]

DOL Lawsuit Says Oracle Discriminates Against Minorities And Whites

January 26, 2017

In a lawsuit filed days before the inauguration of President Trump, Oracle America, Inc. was hit with a multi-pronged discrimination […]

Fired GC Suing For Retaliation

January 26, 2017

He maintained he was fired after raising concerns about potential Federal Corrupt Practices Act…

Sexual Harassment is Global, Solutions are Local

January 23, 2017

A look at the basics of sexual harassment law, comparing the U.S. with Europe and Latin America…

Coded Language That Repels Male Job Applicants

January 23, 2017

It’s not exactly a preference for female job applicants, but certain words in job postings are perceived as indicating a […]

Trump’s Pick For Labor Secretary Enrages Worker, Feminist Critics

January 18, 2017

The Trump transition team maintains he has a record of fighting for workers and has “firsthand experience saving and creating thousands of jobs.”

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