It’s been a crazy week. I gave four different seminar presentations over an eight-day span:
Last Wednesday I presented a two-hour FMLA/ADA update to the Southwest Safety Council.
Monday evening I gave the keynote address at the Greater Cleveland Pest Control Association annual award banquet, scaring the pants off everyone about OSHA.
Tuesday I presented a webinar on criminal background checks and Title VII
Wednesday I opened the Northern Ohio Labor & Employment Conference with a discussion of emerging technology and employment law (i.e., BYOD, cyber-security, and social media).
Thanks to all who invited me to speak to your organizations. It is always my pleasure.
Here’s the rest of what I read this week:
Discrimination
3 Mind-Blowing Tips For Employers About Sexual Harassment From Cosmo — via Dan Schwartz’s Connecticut Employment Law Blog
For ADA and accommodating employee disabilities, think “Burger King” — via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog
Why women are afraid to tell employers they’re pregnant — via Wonkblog
Fired for What!? - The Great Popeye’s Fried Chicken Caper — via Phil Miles’s Lawffice Space
Is Political Affiliation the New Black When it Comes to Discrimination? — via California Labor and Employment Defense Blog
Is telecommuting a reasonable accommodation, or is it not? — via Robin Shea’s Employment & Labor Insider
Telesh on EPLI’s Influence — via Workplace Prof Blog
Social Media & Workplace Technology
If you’re horrible on the internet, Clear app could save your job — via The Verge
Can an Employer Make Me Change My LinkedIn Photo? — via HR Examiner with John Sumser
LinkedIn dodges a legal bullet — via Walter Olson’s Overlawyered
The Dos and Don’ts of Work Email, from Emojis to Typos — via Harvard Business Review
HR & Employee Relations
I walked in on employees having sex — and I think there’s a sex club in my office — via Ask a Manager
Yelling at Co-Workers and Employees: Is It Ok? — via ERC’s HR insights Blog
What Your Company’ Policy on Employee References? — via In House
Is Thor an illegal immigrant? — via Law and the Multiverse
How Commute Issues Can Dramatically Impact Employee Retention — via TLNT
How to Build a Better Marijuana Policy — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas
Work Schedules are Damaging Lawyer Health — via Inhouse Blog
Recovering From a Fraud Loss — via FRAUDfiles
Wage & Hour
Do Lower Gasoline Prices Signal A New Wave Of FLSA Actions In The Energy Industry? — via Wage & Hour - Development & Highlights
Docking Pay From Salaried, Exempt Employees Is Illegal…And Very Common — via Texas Employment Law Blog
Beware Strangers Bearing Gifts! DOL Promotes “Free” National Safety Council “Cell Phone Policy Kit” — via Employment Law Lookout
“Half-Time” Overtime: The Fair Labor Standards Act’s Fluctuating Workweek Method — via Wage & Hour Insights
Is Your Employee Abusing Her FMLA Leave? — via The Emplawyerologist
Labor Relations
Are employer codes of conduct meaningless in today’s NLRB climate? — via HR Hero Line
Rival Unions Vie For Position At VW — via Labor Relations Today
NLRB vs. Right-to-Work — via Ross Runkel Report
Union Isn’t Liable For Members’ Posts To Private Facebook Group–Weigand v. NLRB — via Technology & Marketing Law Blog
NLRB Wants Postal Service to Bargain Over the Impact of Data Breach — via Employer Advocate
Until next week…
