Hiring & Firing

There’s a certain irony when a TV personality gets fired for something caught on video

June 7, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

And when that video goes viral on social media, it’s not only ironic but quite blogworthy.

So here we are…
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New Jersey is trying to out-California California

June 6, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

It’s kind of like one of those “your mama is so fat” one-up challenges I always used to giggle at on the school bus back in seventh grade. Except, instead of outdoing each other with “your mama” jokes, it’s employee-friendly legislation. And, no one is laughing.

Here’s what may be on tap for NJ workplaces.

The 6 Ways “Covfefe” Can Improve HR Compliance

June 5, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

@RealDonaldTrump on Twitter

It all began last week with a (possible) typographical error in a tweet from our 45th President, “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.”

At first, President Trump’s tweet confused us; “covfefe” even stumped a spelling bee champ while creating a spike in demand for novelty license plates.

But then President Trump doubled down on Twitter, “Who can figure out the true meaning of “covfefe” ??? Enjoy!” Well, his Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, told reporters, “The president and a small group of people know exactly what he meant.”

Folks, you’re in luck! As part of that small group of people, I know exactly what President Trump met. You see, “covfefe” is the solution to all of your HR-compliance problems.

Is there anything social media can’t catch? Certainly not an obscene hand gesture from (the former) Mr. Met.

June 2, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

In 1968, when Philadelphia Eagles fans pelted Santa Claus with snowballs, the 19-year-old kid who dressed as Jolly Old St. Nick, took the onslaught like a champ! As frustrated as he may have been, the worst our Kris Kringle did was to tell a fan that he wouldn’t get any presents at Christmas. Continue reading

Federal court won’t enjoin Philly’s proposed salary-history rule, tosses the entire lawsuit.

June 1, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

The uncertain future of a Philadelphia law that would preclude employers from asking job applicants and employees about their salary history has local companies about as calm and at ease as the Teen Titans doing the pee-pee dance.

Let’s recap…

The Sixth Circuit says that class-action waivers violate federal labor law. Meh.

May 31, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

Hey, no disrespect to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all… Continue reading

“I get high with a little help from my friends”

May 30, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

The Beatles lyric is also the opening line from a recent state court opinion about hiring (or not hiring as the case may be) someone who uses medical marijuana. More on that in a bit. Continue reading