When Your Spouse Is Ill, What Does the ADA Really Protect?
A new Eleventh Circuit decision shows just how limited associational disability discrimination claims can be. TL;DR: A deputy warden...
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Jury Finds Age Discrimination Against HR Manager, Awards Enough for a Gallon of Gas (Unleaded, Not Premium)
He proved age discrimination. The jury agreed. Then they awarded him $3. One dollar for back pay, one for...
DOL Revives Its “Amnesty” Program to Help Employers Dodge Wage Disputes
It’s one of the few government programs that rewards employers for doing the right thing before getting sued. TL;DR:...
Today at Noon ET: Join us for a Live Zoom on the OBBB’s Impact on Employers
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) i s now law—and it brings big changes for employers: new W‑2 reporting...
A trucking company rejected a deaf driver and got hit with a $36 million verdict—here’s what employers can learn.
&n b s p; When a trucking company told a deaf applicant, “No, I’m sorry, we can’t hire you...
Requesting an Accommodation Shouldn’t Be a Black Box
&n b s p; An employee requested a medical exemption from a workplace policy but refused to provide adequate...
🎯 Trump’s NLRB Picks Could Change the Rules for Many Workplaces
P resident Trump has nominated Scott Mayer and James Murphy to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)....
When Off-Duty Speech Crosses the Line: Lessons for Private Employers from a Public Employee’s Termination
W hat happens when an employee posts something offensive online—off the clock, but under their real name—and it causes...
Questionable Absences, Point-Based Discipline, and a Hard FMLA Lesson
A transit agency thought it had a clear-cut reason to fire an employee under its no-fault attendance policy. But...
LIVE ZOOM PANEL: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Your Workforce (July 24 at Noon ET)
W here have I been? I took a short break from July 4 through July 14 to spend some...
Drawing the Line on Religious Social Media Posts: EEOC Lawsuit Sends a Warning to Employers
T he EEOC has sued a Wisconsin employer for allegedly firing a worker over Bible verses he posted on...
Big Win for Employers: DOL Won’t Demand Double Damages in Wage and Hour Investigations
If the Department of Labor comes knocking about unpaid wages, here’s some welcome news: as of June 27, 2025,...
The FMLA Trap You May Be Walking Into—Even When Fraud Seems Obvious
& ldquo;He filled out the doctor’s section himself.” Sounds like fraud, right? Maybe. But if you fire someone on...
A Meme, a Minister, and a Judge Who Was Not Amused
&n b sp ; & n b sp; Some lawsuits simmer before they boil. This one arrived preheated—with...
SCOTUS to Retirees: You Can’t Spell ADA Without a J-O-B
T he ADA bars discrimination against employees with disabilities. But what if the discrimination doesn’t happen until after the...
The Most Expensive Severance Mistake You’ll Read About This Year
What happens when a severance agreement promises $680,000 per month for sixteen months—but the employer insists they meant $680,000...