Articles Posted in Hiring & Firing

Could you spot your employee’s phony COVID-19 vaccination card? Ok, then what?

September 1, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General alerted the public about a variety of COVID-19 scams, ranging from fake contact tracers COVID-19 survey scams asking for all sorts of personal information (e.g., Medicare number, financial information) to offers to sell fake vaccination cards.

Yesterday, NY busted a fake COVID-19 vaccination card scam.

A Florida doctor can no longer see patients allegedly after selling $50 mask waivers on Facebook

August 31, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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It’s tough enough dealing with employees who submit shady doctor notes to avoid masks or getting a COVID-19 vaccination. (I find that letterhead printed on a Saltine is a dead-bang giveaway.) But, what happens to the doctors that write these opt-out letters?
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Imagine testing positive for cocaine at work … and getting to keep your job?!?

August 26, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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A little Thursday lesson on the importance of consistency, precise language, and following your rules. Continue reading

Another EEO-1 Limerick

August 20, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

Book Poetry by Wolf Böse from the Noun Project

Bloggerdome entry: 19 Aug 2021, 11:05 PM.

I knew it was a mistake to indulge in that second growler of Rosé. Continue reading

Can an employee fired for refusing a mandatory workplace vaccination collect unemployment?

August 18, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Nope.

Here’s why.

When it comes to COVID-19 this season, the National Football League means business — literally. And you should too.

July 26, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Last season, COVID-19 breakouts on several teams threatened to cancel many National Football League games. But, NFL scrambled to make it work.

However, this year, with the vaccinations widely available, the NFL will be cracking down on teams that don’t take prophylactic steps to avoid disrupting the 2021-22 season. Continue reading

Help Wanted: Director of Taco Relations 🌮🌮🌮 $25K/month for up to 20 hours per week.

July 16, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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An employment lawyer’s take on track star Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension for using marijuana

July 6, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Last week, I read the news that Sha’Carri Richardson, one of the favorites to win Olympic gold for the United States in the women’s 100-meter dash, was suspended for a month for testing positive for marijuana. As a management-side employment lawyer, I’ll admit that my initial reaction was that she broke the rules and deserved the discipline associated with the infraction.

Then, I thought to myself, that is a really dumb rule. Continue reading

It’s July 1. Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! (This year, in haiku!) 🧾⚾💰

July 1, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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What did you folks do to deserve two consecutive days of modern poetry at The Employer Handbook? Continue reading

A federal judge has issued the first ruling on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations at work. And His Honor is spittin’ 🔥🔥🔥

June 14, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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As the kids say, I’m 💀💀💀. Continue reading

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