When dealing with FMLA claims, written records can provide vital evidence Most employer/employee relationships are at-will, meaning that either party can end the relationship for any reason, so long as that reason is not specifically prohibited by law....
Month: April 2017
Political campaigns and employee pay
It seems like we're always in political campaign season. With recent special elections in Georgia and Kansas, there is little escaping politics.Campaigns are well-known for the plethora of employees and volunteers knocking on doors, making phone calls and connecting...
Learning from the Fox News sexual harassment controversy
Fox News is embroiled in a sexual harassment controversy that just won't go away. The allegations have come from multiple women, including several high-profile members of the organization. The story, however, isn't just about Fox News. Given the amount of publicity...
Answering questions about the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces order
President Trump recently revoked the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces executive order. Originally signed by President Obama in 2014, the order required companies with government contracts to comply with 14 labor and civil rights laws. Advocates of the original order...
Former Thinx CEO accused of harassing employees
When you think of sexual harassment, you likely think of a man harassing a woman, and most cases of sexual harassment do involve a male harassing a female. However, there are cases that don't fit the stereotype, including women harassing women, men harassing men and...