Déjà Vu All Over Again
January 15, 2020
In Michigan, Sauntore Thomas settled a racial discrimination lawsuit with his former employer. When Thomas attempted to deposit the settlement check at his bank, the bank employee
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Who Moved My Cube?
January 15, 2020
We were recently prompted to revisit Harvard Business Review’s 2011 article regarding proximity, privacy, and permission in physical and virtual work environments. The article contemplates the pros
The Human Touch
January 15, 2020
A recent, informal study on the differences between Delta Airlines and American Airlines suggests the biggest difference between the companies is the human element. The Delta
How’s Work?
January 15, 2020
Esther Perel has a new podcast regarding workplace connections, conflicts, and dynamics. Perel’s approach is a different one, drawing on her years as a marriage therapist.
What to Expect This Year in Labor & Employment Trends
January 15, 2020
In 2019, we saw significant trends in the adoption of paid leave (and specifically paid family leave), marijuana legalization, and predictable scheduling laws in both the private
Do as I Say Not as I Do? Workplace Toxicity Shows Up in Surprising Places
January 15, 2020
Everlane, a primarily web-based fashion retailer dedicated to “radical transparency,” faces accusations of poor working conditions. Despite founder Michael Presyman’s best efforts to create an ethical
Taco Bell Beefs Up General Manager Salary
January 15, 2020
In various (currently undisclosed) locations, Taco Bell will be implementing a $100,000 annual salary for general managers in an effort to upgrade on-site management and measure the
New Rules for Company Email Accounts Give Employers Latitude
January 15, 2020
In December, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) ruled that employers may bar employees from using company emailfor non-business purposes, overturning Obama-era NRLB decisions. In Purple Communications,
CNN Agrees to Record-Setting Settlement
January 15, 2020
In the NLRB’s largest monetary settlement to date, CNN has agreed to pay $76 million in back pay, stemming from CNN’s decision to terminate its contract with
Joint Employment Requires FLSA Compliance by Both Companies
January 15, 2020
When an individual is employed by two or more entities at the same time, the entities may be “joint employers,” meaning both entities are responsible
