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Another employee emerges victorious in a social media legal skirmish. And, this one’s got an FMLA twist.

April 25, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

I was wondering how I’d top yesterday’s lesson on how to curse out your boss, his mom, and his entire family on Facebook…and keep your job.

So, how about we do Family and Medical Leave Act and social media in one post! Yasssssssssssss! At this blog, that’s like the HR-compliance version of a dozen chilled oysters topped with a Viagra crumble.

I’ll light your cigarette after the jump. Continue reading

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Family and Medical Leave and Social Media and the Workplace

April 25, 2017

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:32 pm

2d Cir: Employee can curse out his boss and his boss’s family on Facebook and keep his job.

April 24, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

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What the f*&k?!? Continue reading

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Hiring & Firing, Social Media and the Workplace and Unions (labor relations)

April 24, 2017

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:32 pm

Ok, I’ll bite. Why did Cracker Barrel fire Brad’s wife?

March 31, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

In case you haven’t heard, Cracker Barrel fired Brad’s wife — or so we’re told. And, the internet is losing it’s you-know-what.

If you’re late to the party, and don’t have a clue what I’m talking about, read these posts:

Why did Cracker Barrel fire Brad’s wife? The Internet demands answers. (WaPo)

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Hiring & Firing and Social Media and the Workplace

March 31, 2017

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:32 pm

Social media adds to January 2017’s unemployment numbers

February 6, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

I feel like, last week, I was a little harsh on ADA plaintiffs. So, today, to show ~~mercy~~ that I’m an equal-opportunity jerk, I’ll focus on people who either lost their jobs or stand on pretty precarious footing because of social media.

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Hiring & Firing and Social Media and the Workplace

February 6, 2017

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:33 pm

School employee fired after correcting student’s spelling on Twitter.

January 19, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

There’s gotta be an HR lesson here somewhere. Oh, I think I can come up with something.

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Hiring & Firing and Social Media and the Workplace

January 19, 2017

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:33 pm

So, your employee just tweeted that she moonlights as a porn star…

January 18, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

Seems appropriate to broach this trench-HR conundrum on a hump day, amirite?

(Don’t worry. I’ll be here all week).

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Discrimination and Unlawful Harassment, Human Resources Policies and Social Media and the Workplace

January 18, 2017

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:33 pm

‘I have no social skills. I have no filter between my mouth and my brain’

January 10, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

The lede could’ve described me ~~in my youngers days~~
~~Many years ago~~
~~A few years ago~~
~~Several months ago~~
~~Two weeks ago~~
~~Yesterday~~
Well, maybe it continues to describe me. At least, that’s what the note in my personnel file says.

However, we’re not here today to talk about me…

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Hiring & Firing and Social Media and the Workplace

January 10, 2017

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:33 pm

According to you, these were the top five posts for 2016 at The Employer Handbook

December 29, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

Out of 276,376 page views in 2016 — thanks for reading and clicking refresh, dad — these five were straight fire!!!

5. The new DOL overtime rules are here. You’ve got HR questions? I have answers!

4. Foul! Nasty tweets to Steph Curry’s family cost a Cavs fan his job.

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Overtime, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Social Media and the Workplace and Wage and Hour

December 29, 2016

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:33 pm

Guess which former child star just got fired for a homophobic Facebook post?

December 12, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

You have a one-in-six chance.

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Hiring & Firing and Social Media and the Workplace

December 12, 2016

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:35 pm

Bank VP’s Facebook rant that Trump can “buy” and “sell” the Obamas didn’t end well, you guys.

November 29, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

The good news for this employee is that her viral Facebook post earned her an award.

The bad news is that the “award” was “Racist of the Week.”

The ugly news — well, other than the post itself — was that the employee lost her job and likely impaired her ability to find similar employment anytime soon.

by Eric B. Meyer

Posted in: Discrimination and Unlawful Harassment, Hiring & Firing and Social Media and the Workplace

November 29, 2016

Updated: July 20, 2018 7:35 pm

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You know that scientist in the action movie who has all the right answers if only the government would just pay attention? If you want a nerdy employment-lawyer brain to help you solve HR-compliance issues proactively before the action sequence, I’m here to help. I'm not only an EEOC-approved trainer, I offer day-to-day employment counseling, workplace audits and investigations, and other prophylactic measures to keep your workplace working while you focus on running your business. And for those employers in the midst of conflict, I bring all of my know-how to bear as your zealous advocate. I’m a trial-tested, experienced litigator that has represented companies of all sizes in a veritable alphabet soup of employment law claims, such as the ADA, ADEA, CEPA, FMLA, FLSA, NJLAD, PHRA, Title VII, and USERRA. I also help clients litigate disputes involving restrictive covenants such as non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, as well as conflicts over use of trade secrets and other confidential information. For more about me, my practice, and my firm, click on my full bio.

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