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 was suspicious, ultimately calling the
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 and cons of private, open,
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 experience was one of notable
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.
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 and public sectors—trends that will
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 fashion retailer (with an emphasis
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 results. This marks a 25-50%
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, Inc. (2014), the NLRB held that
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 Team Video Services (“TVS”) in
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 for FLSA compliance. Recently, the
