The annual holiday party is back–and the potential pitfalls for employers are too. A few simple steps can help minimize potential risk and keep your celebration on track. Employer liability can arise in a lot of ways, including responsibility for … Read More
Many years ago, we took our kids on a Segway tour of Boston. At the end of the operational instructions we were told–in a terrific accent–“Just don’t be wicked stupid.” That advice would have really helped Blue Cross of Michigan … Read More
What happened in the house of SHRM? Last week, a judge denied the Society for Human Resource Management’s attempt to prevent a jury trial on charges of maliciously engaging in race discrimination. The judge put it best: this is a … Read More
Imagine discovering that for decades you were paid half of what your co-worker made for the same job. Then imagine fighting that injustice and being awarded $3 million in back pay and damages–only to have the amount reduced to a … Read More
We all knew the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) would be a game changer. While challenges to the PWFA work their was through the courts, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) is wasting no time enforcing the new law. In … Read More