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In the last few years, there have been multiple headlines noting that celebrities are being sued for their (or their businesses’) failure to pay wages in accordance with applicable state and/or federal law. Two such recent lawsuits involved famous singers. First, Lady Gaga had a lawsuit brought against her by her former personal assistant, Jennifer […]
Last year, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers California, ruled that when women bear the brunt of a supervisor’s bullying behavior—including screaming at employees—it can amount to illegal sex discrimination, even if the misconduct isn’t of a sexual nature. The case involved three women, Carol Christopher, Carmela Chamara, and Julie Bhend, who claimed […]
Litigation Value: California and his cohorts swimming nude in front of employees = far too much to calculate; Andy trying to get his “monog” on = one trip to the hospital for an oxygen-deprived Dwight; and Kevin getting to create a party without the party planning committee’s input = priceless. This was certainly not our […]
You’re never fully dressed without a smile? Maybe, but a new study indicates that recruiters are actually looking much lower—at your feet, in fact.
We live in a world of “What have you done for me lately?” And, when we say “lately,” we mean today or this week. Our society suffers from an acute case of “instant gratificationitis.”
Litigation Value: One “Tranny Claus” = $0; One Disgruntled Jesus Impersonator = $0; Settlement Checks for Offended Employees = $50,000; Getting an XBox from Santa = Priceless. It’s the holiday season again and time for our friends at Dunder Mifflin to trim the tree and try to stay off the Naughty List. Some were more […]
Michael, the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall in the Florida panhandle, hit with 145 mph sustained winds, more than enough to cause major wind damage. The central pressure of the storm fell rapidly and was down to 933 millibars, just shy of the most intense hurricanes on record to make landfall in the […]
Today’s business environment is extremely dynamic. Not only are new technologies rapidly shifting what is possible in terms of product and service offerings and modes of delivery, but an increasingly global economy means that new competitors can emerge from any corner of the globe. Add to that the fact that consumer tastes and preferences are […]
It’s often said that change is the only constant in life, but change at an organization can be met with resistance, dismissal, or fear on the part of employees. Training can help managers and supervisors identify issues that make employees apathetic to change and can make it easier for these employees to absorb change.
They are fleeing war, genocide, and other horror. They come to the United States from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, Burma (Myanmar), Iraq, Somalia, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and other countries. All must meet strict standards for admission.