Let’s Clear the Air — Flatulence in the Workplace
The Smoking Gun reported on a Social Security Administration ("SSA") worker in Baltimore who was reprimanded for passing gas in his cubicle. Apparently this is conduct unbecoming of a federal [...]
The Perils of PEO’s and Similar Organizations
Frank Huljev of Palm Medical Group sent me an interesting article on the health and safety risks of using a contingent workforce to perform dangerous jobs. The article is based [...]
Suitable Seating — Another Stupid California Law
Did you know that the California wage orders contains a provision entitled "Seats"? Have you ever bothered to read it? Whether or not you have, lawyers have and they think [...]
Hot or Not? Firing An Employee for Being Irresistible!
There has been much publicity about a case in Iowa brought by Melissa Nelson against her former employer James Knight. Nelson worked as a dental assistant for 10 years for [...]
Hispanics United of Buffalo — Protecting Pre-Concerted Activity
On December 14, 2012, the NLRB issued a Decision and Order in Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc. and Carlos Ortiz, Case 03-CA-027872. It affects an employer's right to take action [...]
The Price IS Right for Brandi Cochran!
The media is reporting that a jury awarded Brandi Cochran $8.5 million for pregnancy discrimination related to her position with the TV show, "The Price is Right." $601,944 was for lost [...]