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Businesses insisting on negative COVID-19 tests is, like, so three weeks ago.

August 12, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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The other day, I read this story about a local attorney who appeared in court in person — even though she knew that her young son was at home with COVID-19. Her decision so inflamed the judge that he immediately closed the courtroom and had the sheriff’s deputies remove the lawyer from the courthouse.

But then the president judge then took it one step further.

Must you consider transferring a problem employee before lumping him in a COVID-19 reduction in force?

August 11, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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I’m reminded of the Mötley Crüe hit Same ‘Ol Situation (S.O.S.). The actual lyrics have nothing to do with employment law — sexual harassment, maybe? — but I digress… Continue reading

Oh, by the way, the CDC has new guidance on wearing masks

August 10, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Image Credit: Twitter

Hopefully, your workplace looks nothing like back to school at this Georgia high school. (More on that here.)

I have new guidance for employees struggling with substance abuse issues during this pandemic

August 7, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

(U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Technically, the new guidance is from the EEOC. But, since this is my blog, I’ll take credit for sharing it.

Is it ok to use PPP money to buy a Lamborghini Urus and a Rolex? Perhaps not.

August 6, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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A Texas entrepreneur is learning this lesson the hard way.

(If only he had read my earlier blog post) Continue reading

Thinking about having employees sign a COVID-19 waiver 📝? Stop it! ✋🛑

August 5, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Image by Andreas Breitling from Pixabay

If I had a nickel for every time that someone asked me to draft a waiver for employees to sign to release COVID-19 workplace claims before they get coronavirus.

Damn! I could get some of those premium gumballs from the peeling-paint red machines just outside the automatic supermarket doors. Ironically, I’d probably have to sign a waiver to use them too.

But, I digress. Continue reading

A federal court removed FOUR nuts and bolts of FFCRA paid sick leave. But why?!? (And what you need to know!)

August 4, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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A few months ago, I wrote here about a Families First Cornavirus Response Act lawsuit.

But, not just any old FFCRA lawsuit. Continue reading

Can you fire an HR Manager for encouraging co-workers to sue the company for discrimination?

August 3, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Good thing I added a few extra servers today, juuuuuuuust in case I had a few extra clicks on this blog post. Continue reading

If your employee gets coronavirus ON PURPOSE, can he still get FFCRA leave, FMLA … BOTH?!? 🤔😤🤬

July 31, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Image by Klaus Hausmann from Pixabay

Sorry, I should’ve warned you to grab a fire extinguisher before your head exploded. Continue reading

Is PPP new and improved in the new Senate stimulus package? Let’s find out…

July 30, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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After several days of recording videos, and a few too many comments about my mustache, I’m going to give my index fingers some exercise today for this blog post. Continue reading

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