Remember OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration)? Still alive and kicking! Last year, OSHA launched a program to identify and address heat-related injuries and illnesses in workplaces (blog here). The statistics on heat-related deaths and illnesses are astounding. OSHA has … Read More
A cocktail server in Maryland will get her day in court to challenge a dress code that required her to wear high heels. She suffers from plantar faciitis (ugh, same) and brought a claim under the Americans with Disability Act … Read More
Several Dunkin Donuts franchises in Massachusetts were just cited and fined for violating the state’s child labor laws. Yes, it still happens and it cost the franchises hundreds of thousands of dollars. The laws protecting minors are straightforward, but the … Read More
You may have to provide a reasonable accommodation for a qualified employee even when you think it is not needed. Say what? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a qualified individual is a person who can perform essential job … Read More
Sigh. Performance reviews are so misunderstood. We frequently hear from employers desperate to terminate an employee but they have excellent reviews. Why? Most employee reviews are like olives: they start with large. Why not give a good review to make … Read More