Parental leave policies are on the rise.Maternity. Paternity. Caregiver. You name it. I am drafting more of these policies than ever before.So, you can imagine my interest when, last year, the EEOC sued skin care/fragrance behemoth Estée Lauder, claiming that its...
I don’t quite agree with the legal analysis, but I agree with the principle.This week, Greg Giangrande, @Work advice columnist for the New York Post, had a situation that drives me crazy as an employer’s lawyer. The column won’t be available on...
In 2013, the American Medical Association adopted a policy against sedentary behavior and encouraged employers to offer their employees fitness balls and standing workstations in order to promote a healthier work environment. Many employers across the country embraced...
I read a tweet last night that really angered me.I’ve spent my entire professional life representing companies in employment matters.Defending lawsuits is one part of what I do. In almost all cases, the employers I represented were not trying to...
