Save Old Employment Law Posters—Or Better Yet, Take Pictures
Ah, employment law posters. They provide neither the laid-back vibe of a rock concert bill, nor the knowing amusement of a “Leaders are Like Eagles.” They’re the dull side of the cereal box, the fine print that tells about the niacin and the riboflavin. But they have...
Can Subgroups Apply in Age Discrimination Cases?
We all know that age is relative. Except, of course, when it comes to government regulations. But a recent ruling by the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals seems to agree that age isn’t an absolute, at least when it comes to discrimination claims filed under the Age...
EEOC Proposed Harassment Guidance Offers Clarity and Advice
If incivility is not a problem in your workplace, so much the better. If it is, you may want to pay attention to new guidance proposed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The commission hopes the new enforcement recommendations will lead to more...
New Department of Labor Overtime Rule Takes Effect December 1
We’re less than a month away from big changes to overtime compensation approved by the Department of Labor (DOL). The new rule takes effect on December 1. The rule raises overtime exemption thresholds for those classed as executive, administrative, professional, or...