An Inappropriate Relationship Torpedoed the CEO
It hasn't been a good month for CEOs. First, Yahoo's CEO resigned after it was discovered he lied on his resume. Now the Best Buy CEO resigned after he "violated [...]
Predatory ADA Access Lawsuits — SB 1186
In the recent past 12 different bills have been introduced in the California legislature attempting to stop the lawsuit abuse with ADA access cases. The Legislature has rejected each of [...]
I’m Sorry … I Got Caught: Resume Fraud
I have been following the story about Scott Thompson, Yahoo's CEO. He claimed on his resume to have a degree in accounting and computer science from Stonehill College. (Where the [...]
Asking Applicants for Facebook Passwords — AB 1844
There is a push in the California legislature to enact legislation making it unlawful for an employer to ask an applicant for his/her social media passwords. Frankly, I don't object [...]
Did the Good Guy Win? Who Gets the Award of Attorneys’ Fees?
It is not uncommon in employment litigation for the plaintiff to receive very little and for the attorney to make out like a bandit! I often describe the case of [...]
The EEOC and Background Checks
On April 25th, the EEOC issued a 52 page document entitled Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions under the Civil Rights Act of [...]