60 Second Memos
The GSH 60 Second Memo is our electronic newsletter, created to inform companies about employment law issues affecting the workplace, providing straightforward advice about recent case decisions and changes in the law, emerging legal issues in the workplace, and best practices for addressing your legal and HR issues.
Postal Case Fails to Get Seventh Circuit's Stamp of Approval
February 15, 2012 -- Suzanne M. Glisch, Esq.
February 15, 2012 -- Suzanne M. Glisch, Esq.
Employer Cannot Have Its Cake and Eat It Too in Terminating Illegal Striking Employees
January 25, 2012 -- Aaron J. Graf, Esq.
January 25, 2012 -- Aaron J. Graf, Esq.
Supreme Court Recognizes "Ministerial Exception" to Employment Discrimination Laws
January 18, 2012 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
January 18, 2012 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
Roberta's Back: Transgenderism in the Workplace Revisited
January 11, 2012 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
January 11, 2012 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Performance Reviews as Plaintiff's Exhibit A: What to Include and What to Keep Out
January 4, 2012 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
January 4, 2012 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Even Where Employer Avoids Liability, Lessons Can Be Learned
December 14, 2011 -- Aaron J. Graf, Esq.
December 14, 2011 -- Aaron J. Graf, Esq.
Who's the Boss? Determining the Employment Status of Temporary Personnel
November 16, 2011 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
November 16, 2011 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
Federal Litigation of Employment Claims: The Importance of Knowing When the Clock Begins to Run
November 9, 2011 -- Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
November 9, 2011 -- Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
Employee Whose Boss Gave Him Heartburn Has No Remedy Under the Family Medical Leave Act
November 2, 2011 -- Michael Mishlove, Esq.
November 2, 2011 -- Michael Mishlove, Esq.
Responding to Workplace Injuries: Your Reaction Can Be Costly
October 26, 2011 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
October 26, 2011 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Worker Classification: Prepare for the Game or Get Leveled on the Playing Field
October 12, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
October 12, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Fifth Circuit Permits Plaintiff To Advance Hostile Work Environment Claim Based On Age Discrimination Under The ADEA
October 6, 2011 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
October 6, 2011 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
A Costly Reminder About the Importance of Consistent Application of Company Policies
October 3, 2011 -- Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
October 3, 2011 -- Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
NLRB Requires Employers to Post New Employee Rights Notice
September 28, 2011 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
September 28, 2011 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
Seventh Circuit Holds that Pregnancy Complications Can Be a Disability under the ADA
September 22, 2011 -- Aaron J. Graf
September 22, 2011 -- Aaron J. Graf
Special Alert - Auto Insurance Changes In Wisconsin, What You Need To Know
August 16, 2011 -- Anique N. Ruiz, Esq.
August 16, 2011 -- Anique N. Ruiz, Esq.
Whether An Employer Has A Duty To Accommodate Is A Question For Which There Is No Simple Answer
July 20, 2011 -- Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
July 20, 2011 -- Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
Be Mindful Of What Your Employees Do For Fun On-the-Clock - It Could Cost You
July 13, 2011 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
July 13, 2011 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
More Means Less - The OFCCP Proposes Major Changes To Scheduling Letter To Reduce Burden On Contractors
June 29, 2011 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
June 29, 2011 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
Wisconsin Employers Face Loaded Decision With Impending Concealed Carry Law
June 22, 2011 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
June 22, 2011 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
“Leveling the Playing Field for Employers? Government Initiatives Against Misclassification”
June 22, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
June 22, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
The Professional Networking Predicament - Negative Or Positive, There Could Be A Lawsuit
June 15, 2011 -- Perla C. Alvarez, Esq.
June 15, 2011 -- Perla C. Alvarez, Esq.
I Spy, You Spy, Employer Spy - What Some Employers Are Doing To Combat Employee Sick Leave Abuse
June 8, 2011 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
June 8, 2011 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
The Qualifying Overtime Premium - A Complicated But Potentially Very Helpful Way To Structure Overtime
June 1, 2011 -- Mary Pat Gallagher, Esq.
June 1, 2011 -- Mary Pat Gallagher, Esq.
New York Enacted Major Changes For Employers Regarding Wage And Payroll Information
May 25, 2011 -- Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
May 25, 2011 -- Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
When Employment Handbooks And Contracts Attack - Unintended Consequences From Written Promises To Employees
May 18, 2011 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
May 18, 2011 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Special Alert - Wisconsin Governor Signs Law Preempting Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
May 11, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
May 11, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Preserving The Status Of Your Exempt Positions During Tough Economic Times
May 11, 2011 -- Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
May 11, 2011 -- Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
Supreme Court Holds Anti-Retaliation Provision Of The Fair Labor Standards Act Covers Oral Complaints
May 4, 2011 -- Stephen L. Knowles
May 4, 2011 -- Stephen L. Knowles
When It Comes To Title VII Obligations, The Customer Isn't Always Right
April 27, 2011 -- Elizabeth Conkin, Esq.
April 27, 2011 -- Elizabeth Conkin, Esq.
EEOC Continues Increased Scrutiny Of Applicant Credit Checks
April 20, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
April 20, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Special Alert - Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Preempted
April 13, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
April 13, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
EEOC’s Proposed ADA Regulations Are Now Available for Public Comment
April 13, 2011 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
April 13, 2011 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
When Facebook Gets Unfriendly - Social Networking Postings May Constitute Protected Activity
March 30, 2011 -- Julie T. Bittner, Esq.
March 30, 2011 -- Julie T. Bittner, Esq.
Special Alert - Court Of Appeals Reinstates Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Law Though Pending Legislation May Void It
March 24, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall Esq. and Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
March 24, 2011 -- Jill Pedigo Hall Esq. and Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
Time Running Out To Provide Comments To EEOC On Regulation Review
March 16, 2011 -- Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
March 16, 2011 -- Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
Light Dusting - A Brief Survey Of Snow Day Issues For Employers
March 2, 2011 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
March 2, 2011 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
EEOC Inquiring Into Employer Practice Of Not Hiring Out-of-Work Job Applicants
February 23, 2011 -- Michael Mishlove, Esq.
February 23, 2011 -- Michael Mishlove, Esq.
The California Supreme Court Takes Away "Kin Care" From Employees with Uncapped Sick Leave
February 16, 2011 -- Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
February 16, 2011 -- Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
Rules Are Not Always Made To Be Broken - When Disabilities Cause Conduct Violations
February 9, 2011 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
February 9, 2011 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Unsafe At Any Character Length - Employee Texting While Driving Update
February 3, 2011 -- Laurie Wiedenhoff, Esq.
February 3, 2011 -- Laurie Wiedenhoff, Esq.
Six Degrees Of Separation - Supreme Court Expands Scope Of Title VII Retaliation To Third Parties
January 27, 2011 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
January 27, 2011 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Special Alert - Tort Reform in Wisconsin: What It Means for Your Business
January 27, 2011 -- Anique N. Ruiz, Esq.
January 27, 2011 -- Anique N. Ruiz, Esq.
Don't Be Foiled By Your Own Contract - The Importance Of Carefully Drafting Cause Provisions In Employment Contracts
January 12, 2011 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
January 12, 2011 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Anti-SLAPP Laws Give Employees New Grounds To Assert Retaliation
January 5, 2011 -- Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
January 5, 2011 -- Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
Special Alert - NLRF Proposes Rule Requiring Notice To Employees Of Their Rights To Join And Form Unions
December 23, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
December 23, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
Accommodating Employees' Religious Practices And Beliefs - The Devil Is In The Details
December 15, 2010 -- Mary Pat Gallagher, Esq.
December 15, 2010 -- Mary Pat Gallagher, Esq.
Belo Contracts - The Fair Labor Standard Act's Little-Known Timesaver
December 8, 2010 -- Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
December 8, 2010 -- Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
Being Compassionate But Cautious - Workplace Conversations Under The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act
December 1, 2010 -- Julie T. Bittner, Esq.
December 1, 2010 -- Julie T. Bittner, Esq.
Under New ADA Amendments, Cancer In Remission Is A Disability
November 17, 2010 -- Laurie Wiedenhoff, Esq.
November 17, 2010 -- Laurie Wiedenhoff, Esq.
Change is in the Air: What The 2010 Mid-Term Elections Mean To Greenhouse Gas Regulation
November 8, 2010 -- Ben C. Grawe, Esq.
November 8, 2010 -- Ben C. Grawe, Esq.
Grooming Standards in the Workplace: How Much is Too Much?
October 27, 2010 -- Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
October 27, 2010 -- Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
Reexamining The Substantial Relationship Test Under The Wisconsin Fair Employment Act
October 20, 2010 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
October 20, 2010 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
Can You Be Held Liable For Retaliating Against Someone Who Never Opposed Discrimination?
October 6, 2010 -- Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
October 6, 2010 -- Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
The New Reality For Employers Caught In The Economic Downturn
September 29, 2010 -- Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
September 29, 2010 -- Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
Key Differences between the ADA and California’s Anti-Disability Discrimination Law that Companies with California Employees Should Know
September 9, 2010 -- Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
September 9, 2010 -- Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
The Financial Reform Act's Little-known Diversity Provision And What It May Mean To You
September 1, 2010 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
September 1, 2010 -- Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
Are Businesses Breaking the Law by Making their Interns Work?
August 25, 2010 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
August 25, 2010 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
Independent Contractor Agreements - One Size Does Not Fit All
August 18, 2010 -- Michael Mishlove, Esq.
August 18, 2010 -- Michael Mishlove, Esq.
Same Sex Sexual Harassment - Overview And Investigative Challenges
August 4, 2010 -- Laurie J. Wiedenhoff, Esq.
August 4, 2010 -- Laurie J. Wiedenhoff, Esq.
I Want To See My File And I Want To See It Now! - How To Handle Personnel Records Requests
July 28, 2010 -- Julie Tomka, Esq.
July 28, 2010 -- Julie Tomka, Esq.
What's Next For Texts- An Employee's Right To Privacy After Quon
July 7, 2010 -- Kenneth B. Chang, Esq.
July 7, 2010 -- Kenneth B. Chang, Esq.
DOL Explicitly Declares FMLA Protections Apply To LGBT And Other Non-Traditional Families
June 30, 2010 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
June 30, 2010 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Recent Cases Bolster Employers' Right To Discipline Employees For Comments To Media Or In Blogs
June 23, 2010 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
June 23, 2010 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Can Prescription Drug Side Effects Cause a Disability Under the ADA?
June 16, 2010 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
June 16, 2010 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
Sixth Circuit Establishes New Guidelines For Employment Claim Waivers
May 26, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
May 26, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
Increased Enforcement Activity Expected From Department Of Labor And EEOC
May 12, 2010 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
May 12, 2010 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
What Employers Should Know About Internet-Based Recruiting
April 14, 2010 -- Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
April 14, 2010 -- Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
Special Alert - Recess Appointments To NLRB Present Major Concerns For Employers
April 12, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
April 12, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
Can Your Employee Secretly Record Conversations with Management?
March 31, 2010 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
March 31, 2010 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Special Alert - DOL Ruling Excludes Mortgage Loan Officers From Administrative Exemption To The Fair Labor Standards Act
March 26, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
March 26, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
EEOC Proposes New Age Discrimination Regulations and Promises Clarification of "Reasonable Factors Other than Age" Defense
March 17, 2010 -- Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
March 17, 2010 -- Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
Supreme Court Determines Your Principal Place Of Business
March 3, 2010 -- Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
March 3, 2010 -- Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
Workers' Compensation Leave Can Run Concurrent With Federal Medical Leave
February 17, 2010 -- Laurie J. Wiedenhoff, Esq.
February 17, 2010 -- Laurie J. Wiedenhoff, Esq.
2010 Labor Law Outlook - Employee Free Choice Act To Resurface
January 13, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
January 13, 2010 -- Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
Special Alert - COBRA Subsidy Extended Into 2010
December 23, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq. and Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
December 23, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq. and Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
When Your Star Employee Is a Criminal: A Look at Wisconsin’s Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination Law
December 16, 2009 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
December 16, 2009 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Employers Beware - Recent Cases Heighten The Scrutiny Courts Give Benefit Determinations Under ERISA
December 9, 2009 -- Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
December 9, 2009 -- Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
Commentary - Firefighter Examinations And Disparate Impact Claims - A Hot Topic For The Supreme Court
December 2, 2009 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
December 2, 2009 -- Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
Employee, Consultant Or Independent Contractor? Now Is The Time To Reconsider Classifications
November 11, 2009 -- Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
November 11, 2009 -- Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
Gross Interpretation? Sixth Circuit Quick to Reaffirm McDonnell Douglas’ Application to ADEA Cases
October 28, 2009 -- Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
October 28, 2009 -- Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
EEOC's Proposed ADA Regulations Are Now Available For Public Comment
October 14, 2009 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
October 14, 2009 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
The Benefits Of Putting Policies In Place And Pursuing Them Proactively
October 7, 2009 -- Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
October 7, 2009 -- Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
The Brother’s Keeper: Federal Protection of Employees with Caregiver Responsibilities
September 23, 2009 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
September 23, 2009 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Illegal Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Credit History?
September 2, 2009 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
September 2, 2009 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Federal Court Holds That Company May Be Held Liable For Retaliation Against Supplier
August 19, 2009 -- Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
August 19, 2009 -- Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
It’s All Fun and Games until Someone Loses an Eye: How a New Manager’s Office Banter Can Haunt You
July 22, 2009 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
July 22, 2009 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
Who, What, Where, When And How? What Do The New FMLA Notice Requirements Mean To Me?
July 9, 2009 -- Kerrie Murphy, Esq.
July 9, 2009 -- Kerrie Murphy, Esq.
When Employees Come To Work Sick ... What Is The Healthy Families Act?
June 24, 2009 -- Karin Zeigler, Esq.
June 24, 2009 -- Karin Zeigler, Esq.
Special Alert - Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Declared Unconstitutional
June 12, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
June 12, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Proposed Changes In Wisconsin Comparative Negligence Law And What This Could Mean To Companies Doing Business In Wisconsin
June 3, 2009 -- David B. Carr, Esq.
June 3, 2009 -- David B. Carr, Esq.
Background Checks - Four Things Every Employer Needs To Know To Stay In Compliance With The Fair Credit Reporting Act
May 28, 2009 -- Kerrie Murphy, Esq.
May 28, 2009 -- Kerrie Murphy, Esq.
Proposed Amendments To The Equal Pay Act Could Have Far Reaching Effects
May 21, 2009 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
May 21, 2009 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Sixth Circuit Court Of Appeals Holds Disabled Retirees Lack Standing To Sue Former Employer Under ADA
May 13, 2009 -- Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
May 13, 2009 -- Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
Wisconsin On Verge Of Authorizing State Court Lawsuits For Recovery Of Compensatory And Punitive Damages
May 6, 2009 -- Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
May 6, 2009 -- Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
An Exclusive Remedy For One Employer Can Also Be A Personal Injury Claim To Another
April 15, 2009 -- Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
April 15, 2009 -- Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
"Grossing Up" Back Pay Awards: What That Means and Why You Need to Know About It
April 8, 2009 -- Brian A. Price, Esq.
April 8, 2009 -- Brian A. Price, Esq.
Milwaukee Issues Draft Rules For Implementation Of Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
April 3, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
April 3, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Can The EEOC Really Ask For All That ? Scope Of An EEOC Investigation
April 1, 2009 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
April 1, 2009 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Be Aware Of Potential Anti-Discrimination Protections For Independent Contractors
March 25, 2009 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
March 25, 2009 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Top Ten Things Managers Do That Lead To A Probable Cause Finding
March 18, 2009 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
March 18, 2009 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
"Hi, sorry to leave this voicemail, but I won’t be in today . . ." Absenteeism and Attendance
March 4, 2009 -- Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
March 4, 2009 -- Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
Beware of Offensive Workplace Banter; It Could Cost an Employer in a Harassment Lawsuit, Whether the Plaintiff Hears It or Not
February 25, 2009 -- Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
February 25, 2009 -- Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
Significant COBRA Changes Require Immediate Action From Employers
February 19, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
February 19, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope Of Title VII's Opposition Clause
February 11, 2009 -- Stephen L. Knowles, Esq.
February 11, 2009 -- Stephen L. Knowles, Esq.
Milwaukee Court Enjoins Implementation of Mandatory Paid Leave Ordinance
February 6, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
February 6, 2009 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
The Retroactivity Of The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Of 2009
February 4, 2009 -- Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
February 4, 2009 -- Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
The New FMLA Regulations (Part II): What’s New for Military Families and Employers?
January 21, 2009 -- Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
January 21, 2009 -- Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
There’s a New Sheriff in Town: How New Managers Can Avoid Discrimination Claims
January 7, 2009 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
January 7, 2009 -- Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
Will Any Of The Feathers In Obama’s Cap Be Green? What The Obama Administration Will Mean To Environmental Regulation?
December 17, 2008 -- Jennifer Bolger, Esq.
December 17, 2008 -- Jennifer Bolger, Esq.
Sixth Circuit Court Of Appeals Holds That Employee's Intermittent FMLA Leave Does Not Carry Over From One Year To The Next
December 10, 2008 -- Brian A. Price, Esq.
December 10, 2008 -- Brian A. Price, Esq.
When Can You Terminate An Employee Who Has Alleged A Work-Related Injury?
November 26, 2008 -- Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
November 26, 2008 -- Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
Milwaukee Becomes Third Major City to Pass Paid Sick Leave Legislation
November 20, 2008 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
November 20, 2008 -- Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Do Employees Have a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy With Respect to Text Messages?
November 12, 2008 -- Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
November 12, 2008 -- Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
The Tenth Circuit Court Of Appeals Holds That Driving Is Not A Major Life Activity Under The ADA
November 4, 2008 -- Jacquelyn A. Ruiz, Esq.
November 4, 2008 -- Jacquelyn A. Ruiz, Esq.
The Whens And Whys Of Helping Your Employee Obtain A Green Card
October 29, 2008 -- Hugo P. Rojas, Esq.
October 29, 2008 -- Hugo P. Rojas, Esq.
Dangerous Water Cooler Chatter: When Political Conversation at the Workplace Becomes Evidence of Discrimination
October 22, 2008 -- Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
October 22, 2008 -- Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
Facing The Facts About Facebook: Know The Risks Of Using Social Networking Websites To Conduct Job Applicant Research
October 8, 2008 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq
October 8, 2008 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq
Court Of Appeals For The District Of Columbia Holds That Sexual Relations Is A Major Life Activity
October 1, 2008 -- Brian A. Price, Esq.
October 1, 2008 -- Brian A. Price, Esq.
Lifestyle Discrimination: Should Employers Discipline Employees For Violating Policies That Regulate Off-Duty Conduct?
September 17, 2008 -- September 17, 2008 — Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
September 17, 2008 -- September 17, 2008 — Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
Contract Law May Trump Statute Of Limitations Of Employment Claims
September 3, 2008 -- Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
September 3, 2008 -- Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
FMLA Leave: Don’t Promise More Than You Can (or Need to) Deliver
August 27, 2008 -- Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
August 27, 2008 -- Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
Always . . . A Woman: Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Holds In Vitro Fertilization Is Protected by The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
August 20, 2008 -- Lynn U. Thorpe, Esq.
August 20, 2008 -- Lynn U. Thorpe, Esq.
Congress On The Verge Of Expanding Protections For Disabled Employees
August 13, 2008 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
August 13, 2008 -- Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Employers! FMLA Does Not Guarantee An Employee’s Job While on Leave
August 6, 2008 -- Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
August 6, 2008 -- Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
A Private Location Other Than A Restroom Stall Update On Workplace Protections For Breastfeeding Mothers
July 23, 2008 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
July 23, 2008 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Stop Looking at my Genes! The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
May 14, 2008 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
May 14, 2008 -- Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Behind Every Discrimination Claim Lurks A Potential Retaliation Claim
May 7, 2008 -- Brian A. Price, Esq.
May 7, 2008 -- Brian A. Price, Esq.
"I’m Mad as Heck and Won’t Take it Anymore!" When Personality Conflicts Escalate Into Harassment
April 30, 2008 -- Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
April 30, 2008 -- Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
When Loose Lips Sink Ships: Guarding Against Retaliation and Defamation Claims By Former Employees
April 23, 2008 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
April 23, 2008 -- Alejandro Valle, Esq.
How (and When) Do You Look Past the Arrest/Conviction Record of An Applicant or Employee?
April 9, 2008 -- Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
April 9, 2008 -- Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
