Discomfort Isn’t Discrimination: Court Sides with DEI Training
So much ink has been spilled recently about the viability and legality of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in...
Category: Employer Handbook
From Termination To Trial: Why Employers Need a Consistent Story
I t’s rare for an employee claiming discrimination to have a “smoking gun” piece of evidence. I’ve yet to...
When Actions Speak Louder: Age Discrimination Without Words
O ver the weekend, I read a Sixth Circuit decision about a police officer who successfully argued that he...
DOJ To Employers With DEI Policies: We May Pursue You Civilly And CRIMINALLY.
O n Wednesday, the Attorney General issued a memo titled “Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences,” a...
You’re Fired! (Or Are You?): The NLRB Drama Heads to Court
L ast week, former President Trump made headlines (and blog posts) for firing Gwynne A. Wilcox, Chair of the...
FMLA: When ‘Leave’ Means ‘Stop Calling Me!’
A recent court decision serves as a stark reminder for employers: When employees take Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...
No Laughing Matter: How a Comedian’s Racist and Sexist Jokes Led to a CFO’s Retaliation Claim
I just had to write about a federal court decision from earlier in 2024 that I finally got around...
She Admitted to Falsifying Company Records—And Might Still Win Her Lawsuit
O ver the weekend, I came across a court ruling highlighting a surprising legal reality: an employee who admits...
Skipping the Interactive Process? Meet the Courtroom.
A recent federal appellate court decision reminds employers of the need to communicate openly with employees about disability accommodations....
Why is the EEOC suddenly deleting gender identity discrimination resources from its website?
E arlier this week, I searched for LGBTQ+ resources on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website. On...
While You Were Sleeping… President Trump Reshaped the EEOC and NLRB
A ccording to multiple reports, including NPR and Reuters, President Trump has taken decisive action to reshape key federal...