Who Is Generation Z? 4 Big Ways They Will Be Different
On the heels of the Millennials, Generation Z has begun inching its way into the workplace. Here is what you can expect from the emerging workforce.
Author: Ryan Jenkins, Author/International Keynote Speaker
Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim
A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination.
Minnesota Court Recognizes Workers’ Comp Retaliation Suit Filed by Undocumented Worker
On June 28, 2017, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that an undocumented worker asserted a valid retaliation claim after he was placed on unpaid leave for seeking workers’ compensation benefits.
Nonprofits Continue to Hire More Aggressively Than For-Profits in 2017, but the Gap is Narrowing
According to new survey findings, nonprofit organizations have been hiring more aggressively than for-profits for the last several years and will continue to do so in 2017, however the survey indicates that the gap is now narrowing.
Is Golden Corral Employee Eligible for Unemployment After Excessive Absences?
An employee’s various health problems and injuries caused her to accumulate multiple absences, and she was terminated. Is she entitled to unemployment benefits under South Dakota law?
Was Inconsistent Treatment of Asian USPS Worker Discrimination?
As we have previously noted, employees are filing more and more retaliation cases. In 1997, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accepted 16,394 charges alleging retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but that number swelled to 33,082 in 2016.
Pick Me! Pick Me! I Stand Out Above the Rest
As an HR professional, you probably encounter hundreds of résumés at any given time—and let’s face it, sometimes it’s a mundane chore to sift through the candidates trying to find the perfect fit. You’ve probably encountered résumés filled with typos and some that seem to stretch the truth a little too far, but once you’ve […]
Misclassification Alone Is Insufficient for Class Treatment
Are certain classes of your employees routinely working overtime? If so, are they properly classified as exempt or nonexempt? Wage and hour class actions continue to be large thorns in the sides of many employers, and this recent decision serves as a good reminder of how critical it is for you to review your overtime […]
Does Dentist’s Age Discrimination Claim Stand a Chance Under the ADEA?
The U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—recently heard a dentist’s claim that her discharge constituted age discrimination. What did the court decide?
Forged Doctor’s Note Triggers FMLA Fraud Investigation
Recently, a Justice Department official offered this sage advice: “If you’re going to defraud the government with a doctor’s note, make sure to spell the name right.” This was exactly the case for one Colorado U.S. Postal worker, who decided to defraud the government for 2 years—claiming she was suffering from cancer.