The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice issued guidance in the waning days of the Obama administration reminding HR professionals and others that the antitrust laws could apply in the employment arena, particularly with respect to hiring and...
I listened with great interest to the latest episode of the Hostile Work Environment podcast, which featured as its guest my good friend, Dan Schwartz, talking about the pitfalls of Valentine’s Day at work.Dan cited CareerBuilder’s annual V-Day...
While President Donald Trump is not known for a deliberate approach, the long-anticipated shifts in labor law and policy is starting to take shape in an efficient and measured form. The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) closed out 2017 with...
Workplace romance in the #MeToo era is so complicated. NOTE FROM ROBIN: Dear Readers: In honor of Valentine’s Day (this coming Wednesday), I am pleased to welcome a guest advice columnist, Dr. Loveless, who will answer all your questions about handling...
Here are 10 questions to help you think it through.The Americans with Disabilities Act requires, in appropriate circumstances, that employers make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. A common question is whether it is “reasonable”...
