An employee complained to me that a coworker frequently yells at the employee for parking in the wrong spot and says that the coworker is “discriminating” against him by yelling at him. What, if anything, do I need to do […]
COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available in many parts of the country. By encouraging employees to get vaccinated, employers can help achieve herd immunity—which occurs when enough people become immune to a disease to halt its spread.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing a $150 million lawsuit for allegedly violating New York City’s predictable-scheduling law at the fast-casual restaurant chain’s 80 to 90 locations in the city.
An attorney can proceed with a lawsuit alleging that the firm she worked for breached an oral contract by firing her, a California appellate court ruled. The firm’s promise that it would continue to employ the attorney as long as […]
A California appeals court affirmed the award of $500,000 in punitive damages to the children of an employee who was fired after being diagnosed with cancer.
Once upon a (pre-pandemic) time, one of employers’ most pressing concerns was the independent contractor law (also known as AB 5) that took effect in 2020, codifying the California Supreme Court’s strict “ABC” test for classifying workers as either employees […]
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed BNSF Railway Company’s enforcement of its attendance policies in its firing of a train dispatcher with epilepsy.
Whether by choice or need, many employees are likely to continue working remotely, sometimes far from their employer’s worksite. Organizations are rethinking their health plan networks, leave policies and other benefits to make sure their offerings reflect these workers’ needs.
After more than a year of round-the-clock COVID-19-induced togetherness, workers may miss their pets and worry their animal pals will suffer separation anxiety. Here are some tips for a pet-friendly work environment.
