?Most employers in Texas are likely aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA), which is similar to the ADA, protect most job... Read more »
?In Central Florida, workers at the area’s hotels, restaurants and theme parks confess that they rarely take a vacation. Many take only two- to three-day breaks at a time, spend their leave... Read more »
?”Working: What We Do All Day,” is a new Netflix series from former President Barack Obama’s production company, Higher Ground Productions, in partnership with Concordia Studio. It was inspired by Studs Terkel’s book,... Read more »
?California workers who report violations of the law to their supervisors can qualify for whistleblower protections, even if the employer already knew about the violations, the California Supreme Court recently ruled. The... Read more »
?After discovering a co-worker washing out his colostomy bag in the restroom at work, an employee was so disgusted he complained to his boss about it. The manager, similarly disturbed by the... Read more »
?”Why don’t we do a little day drinking? Blame it on the workday,” sings country band Little Big Town in its 2014 hit “Day Drinking.” Whether they’re country music fans or not,... Read more »
?Employees who are earning the maximum compensation for their pay range are often highly valued top performers, and retaining them in today’s competitive market is a challenging business imperative. Because an employee... Read more »
?Takeaway: Suspicious timing between a protected activity under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and a materially adverse action may help support a retaliation claim. Courts often look at... Read more »
?The defense contracting community is not known for making big changes to standard operating procedure. But like many other employers, these firms—which work with U.S. military and intelligence agencies and employ people... Read more »
You wouldn’t think that vacations would be a hard sell in today’s stressful workplace. Yet a management expert finds only 44 percent of working Americans take advantage of all their earned time... Read more »