What's a hero? I'm not sure how to define one, but I certainly know one when I see one. And earlier this week, I got to see one.
Dr. Harrison Schmitt is one of only 12 men to have walked on the moon. He was an astronaut on Apollo 17, the last NASA mission to land on the moon. He was also a United States Senator, chair of the NASA Advisory Council, and professor of engineering physics. And, at least according to his remarks, he still actively works with NASA.
He also has a very well developed sense of humor, as he was happy to share this clip of Norm McDonald asking David Letterman how it's possible that any of the Kardashians are more famous than someone who walked on the moon.
I was captivated listening to his remarks about his work on the Apollo lunar project.
He also has a very well developed sense of humor, as he was happy to share this clip of Norm McDonald asking David Letterman how it's possible that any of the Kardashians are more famous than someone who walked on the moon.
I was captivated listening to his remarks about his work on the Apollo lunar project.
Here's what I read this week.
- A new poll finds strong support for the Supreme Court ending LGBTQ discrimination — via Vox
- New House Bill Would Add Protections for Ohio’s LGBTQ Workers and Ohio House Panel Holds First Hearing on Chamber Priority Legislation — via Ohio Chamber Blog
- The US has a workplace discrimination problem, new data shows — via Yahoo Finance
- A black man was fired for repeating a racial slur directed at him as he told the person to stop and Common sense prevails! School reinstates black man it fired for repeating a racial slur directed at him as he told the person to stop — via Eric Meyer's The Employer Handbook Blog
- Uncomfortable Conversations: Sexual Harassment — via HR Hero Line
- 10 Ways to Mitigate Bias in Your Company’s Decision Making — via Harvard Business Review
HR & Employee Relations
- Shake Shack Tests 4 Day Work Week for Managers — via Workology
- Should I ask my employer to take down a Blue Lives Matter flag? — via Ask a Manager
- Four Common Hiring Mistakes Made by Small Businesses — via The HR Gazette
- ICE On-Site Inspections: A New Concern for STEM OPT Employers — via Wyatt Employment Law Report
Technology
- Is AI Face-Scanning the Next “Big Thing” in Hiring Practices? Um, It’s Already Here — via Dan Schwartz's Connecticut Employment Law Blog
- The Domino’s ‘pizza checker’ is just the beginning – workplace surveillance is coming for you — via The Guardian
- Survey: All generations favor email for workplace communication — via Ragan.com
- Over 100 Law Firms Have Reported Data Breaches — via Ride The Lightning
- Cybersecurity Terms and Definitions | Pen Test — via Accellis Technology Group
Wage & Hour
- California vs. freelance writers — via Overlawyered
- Tell Us About Bad Wage and Hour Investigators Says Head of Wage and Hour Division — via The Employment Brief
- Is It OK to Allow Exempt Employees to Perform Some Nonexempt Duties? — via HR Hero Line
- Women Fired for Not Returning from FMLA; Wins a Lawsuit for Unlawful Termination. Here’s Why — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas
Labor
- Right-To-Work Laws Are Good For Workers — via Forbes
- Was the UAW Strike Worth It For Workers? — via LaborPains.org
- NLRB Finds Confidentiality and Media Contact Rules Lawful — via The Employment Brief
OSHA & Safety
- Finally…OSHA Focuses on Leading Indicators in Safety & Health — via OSHA Law Blog
- Workers in pain: Employers take a new twist to prevent costly injuries — via Reuters
- Company Faces RICO Lawsuit Over “Falsely Advertised” CBD Product after Employee Tests Positive for THC and Loses his Job — via Labor & Employment Law Navigator