WIRTW #359 (the “think outside the box” edition)
Last night my family and I went out to dinner. The following is Donovan’s (age 6) solution of the kids’ menu word search. His creative thi...
When the government comes knocking, don’t forget not to retaliate
By Jon Hyman
Last week, I wrote about what to do when OSHA comes knocking . One issue I did not address is the potential for retaliation against employee...
Company expands leave benefits for working mom, but what about the dads?!
By Jon Hyman
The Washington Post’s On Leadership blog reports that global telecomm company Vodafone is establishing a new global maternity leave policy ...
#SCOTUS ambushes employers on agency rulemaking
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division had the authority to alter its prio...
Is your company ready for WYOD?
By Jon Hyman
At 1 pm today, Apple will formally unveil its Watch to the public. While other companies have launched smartwatches, because it’s Apple, tod...
WIRTW #358 (the “appreciation” edition)
By Jon Hyman
o your employees feel appreciated? Today is Employee Appreciation Day . However, if you limit your appreciation efforts to 0.38% of a year’s...
Some harassment shouldn't be in the eye of the beholder
By Jon Hyman
A hostile work environment is hostile for one of two reasons—the alleged misconduct is either severe (overtly offensive), or pervasive (repe...
My latest column in Workforce: Absolut Commitment to Checking
By Jon Hyman
In addition to my daily blogging, I also write a monthly column in Workforce Magazine . Here’s my latest from the March edition, discussing ...
Transfer as reasonable accommodation?
By Jon Hyman
I once worked for a law firm (that shall remain nameless) that put me in a converted utility closet for my office. It was the only associate...
Do you know what to do when OSHA comes knocking?
By Jon Hyman
News broke over the weekend of a fatality at a local manufacturing plant . Undoubtedly, OSHA was on the scene to unravel what happened. I...
WIRTW #357 (the “proud papa” edition)
By Jon Hyman
My kids go to an amazing school . Part of what makes it amazing is that beginning in third grade the second parent-teacher conference is stu...
Reading the #SCOTUS tea leaves: headscarves, religious accommodations, and Abercrombie
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. ( transcript here [pdf] ), which will hope...
DOL proposes expanded FMLA coverage for same-sex couples
By Jon Hyman
Same-sex spousal rights in this country are a mess. There is hope that the Supreme Court will clear it all up later this year when it hears ...
Turning a mistake into an educational opportunity
By Jon Hyman
Yesterday, local morning news anchor Kristi Capel got herself into a bit of a mess when, during her newscast and while speaking to her Afric...
4th Circuit eviscerates EEOC in background screening case
By Jon Hyman
Nearly a year ago, the 6th Circuit sent a strong message to the EEOC in dismissing a case regarding its “expert” witness retained to challe...
WIRTW #356 (the “rock hall” edition)
By Jon Hyman
You may have heard that Cleveland has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . You may have also heard that this year is Cleveland’s turn in the rot...
Gawker intern lawsuit shows the need for social-media savvy in the legal profession
By Jon Hyman
Have you recently tried to communicate with someone under the age of 25? Have you tried to call them? How about email? What about text messa...
Target (inadvertently) teaches the importance of avoiding age-based stereotypes
By Jon Hyman
I do a lot of speaking. One speech that I’ve been giving over the past couple of years is entitled, “X+Y+Z = A Generational Mess for Your Wo...
Federal appeals court rejects “retaliatory rehiring” claim
By Jon Hyman
As part of massive reorganization, Allstate severed the employment of approximately 6,200 employee agent. In connection with the layoff, All...
FCRA class-action lawsuits should have your attention
By Jon Hyman
In the last month alone, at least three huge national employers ( Home Depot , Time Warner , and Michael Stores ) have been hit with class a...
WIRTW #355 (the “paraskevidekatriaphobia” edition)
By Jon Hyman
Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th. Fragapane Phobia is the fear of celebrating birthdays. Today is my birthday, and, ...
Clowns, Black Sabbath tribute bands, and a lesson on the ADA
By Jon Hyman
When I was a little kid, I was petrified of clowns. I would run screaming anytime I would see one in a parade, or one would show up on TV. I...
Can you require vaccines for your employees?
By Jon Hyman
You may heard that we have a bit of a measles issue going on around the country. At his HR Solutions blog , and on his Twitter , Make Haber...
Love has no boundaries—except at work
By Jon Hyman
Some of you may recall that I serve on the editorial advisory board of Workforce Magazine . I also pen a monthly column for the mag. Since w...
What does a snowblower have to do with your next employee termination?
By Jon Hyman
We’ve had a robust February of snow in Northeast Ohio, which provided the first excuse of the season to pull my snowblower out of the garage...
WIRTW #354 (the “dad working” edition)
By Jon Hyman
There is only one person that I chose to live with longer than my wife—Rob Schwartz, my college roommate. We shared a doom room, and then an...
Will Ohio raise its minimum wage?
By Jon Hyman
Chris Rock once said , “You know what it means when somebody pays you minimum wage? … ‘Hey, if I could pay you less, I would.’” If Ohio Sen...