Articles Posted in Hiring & Firing

A new bill in Congress will end forced arbitration of employment claims. But, will it pass?

May 17, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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In a statement issued earlier this week, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) announced that he would “not rest” until Congress passed “historic legislation to end forced arbitration.”

I have a feeling Mr. Nadler is going to be pretty tired. But, let’s see what this is all about. Continue reading

A company allegedly fired a woman because she got an abortion. But, is that illegal?

May 15, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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A Louisiana woman claimed that, back in September 2017, she told her employer that she had become pregnant and that she was planning on having an abortion. The woman then alleged that, during her time off from work, the company violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) by firing her.

Let’s assume that the company did fire her for getting an abortion. Does that violate the PDA? Continue reading

How in the world did a DEAD person get suspended for racist behavior?!?

April 22, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Not only that but two different employers disciplined the same dead person on the same day. Continue reading

Yes, you can be fired for cursing about clients in the office bathroom

April 18, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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If I were the boss, I’d fire anyone for talking in a public office restroom. Period. Full stop. Continue reading

Do we have to pay out accrued PTO when an employee separates?

January 29, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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You may have heard the news last week that Buzzfeed was laying off 15% of its workforce. You can read more about that here. Continue reading

Imagine your employee signing a release and then suing you. That would stink, wouldn’t it?

December 14, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Wait. Could the really happen?

Oh, I read a federal court opinion last night where it’s happening right now. And I’ve got the details for you. Continue reading

Survey says that artificial intelligence may actually promote bias, rather than help to eliminate it

December 11, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Wait, what?
Continue reading

A reporter sought an interview with a Senate candidate, but said a little bit more — TMI — after she thought she had hung up the phone.

November 9, 2018 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Spoiler alert: She got fired.

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