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The EEOC has a brand new HR-compliance resource on national origin discrimination

November 22, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

A photo posted by Eric B. Meyer (@eric_b_meyer) on Nov 20, 2016 at 1:31pm PST

Sorry about missing yesterday. I was recovering from a nose bleed and some hurt feelings.

I have freebie for you today to make up for it. Then again, every day is a freebie. Continue reading

Company tried to “sprinkle a little salt” on its worksite; pays $50K to the EEOC.

November 18, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

Are you guys old enough to remember that old NFL Films Dial ‘M’ For Moron bit? What can I say? I’m a sucker for the classics.

Well, it’s all I could think of after reading this EEOC press release, highlighting a recent race discrimination and retaliation action against a car dealership because it did the equivalent of Dial ‘M’ For Moron.

R.I.P. – Department of Labor “Persuader” Rule

November 17, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

April 25, 2016 – November 16, 2016

So, go ahead. Hire a lawyer to help your workplace remain union free. That’s nobody else’s damn business!

More here…

Could ‘mansplaining’ create a gender-bias claim? It’s direct evidence of it says one court!

November 15, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

If you’re: (a) new to social media; (b) don’t watch Jeopardy; or (c) haven’t hung out on Jezebel, you may be unfamiliar with what ‘mansplaining’ is.

Are your company’s anti-bullying measures working? I’d like to hear from you.

November 14, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

About a week ago, I read an article on The Players’ Tribune from Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson. It’s called “Let’s Talk About Bullying,” and you can read it here.

Imagine this from a 6′ 1″, 225 lb. professional football player:

Employee admits that attendance on the reg is essential, so telecommuting isn’t a reasonable accommodation

November 11, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

That’s pretty much what happened in this recent Eleventh Circuit opinion.

My 2 cents on President-Elect Trump’s impact on HR-compliance in 2017. (Literally, worth 2 cents)

November 10, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

I’ll open this post with a haiku. Because, I feel like we could all use a haiku.

President-Elect
For HR, what will he do?
Not a stinkin’ clue!

I think we all need a day to recharge the batteries…

November 9, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

My younger daughter agrees…

Could firing one who doesn’t seem “happy and smiling and positive” violate labor law?

November 8, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

A man has filed this Charge with the National Labor Relations Board, claiming that his former employer violated the National Labor Relations Act when it fired him, allegedly, because the company didn’t think he was “happy and smiling and positive.”

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