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Warn managers and supervisors: Never suggest that employees’ kids get in the way of work

04/06/2015

One of the worst things a supervisor can do is to tell an employee being discharged for poor attendance that the reason she’s unreliable is because she has children. At best, such a comment may trigger a claim of caretaker discrimination. At worst—especially if absences are to care for a disabled child—the comments can mean an ADA lawsuit based on association discrimination.

Men can win sexual harassment lawsuits, too

04/06/2015
Don’t think that it’s only women who manage to win sexual harassment and hostile environment claims. As this recent case shows, men harassed by their supervisors can also convince a jury that they deserve payment for being harassed.

NYC pizza franchisee sliced paychecks too thin

04/06/2015
The owner of five Manhattan Papa John’s pizza franchises will be out a little dough after a state court ruled he didn’t properly pay his delivery people.

OT rulings may lead to worker clock-watching

04/06/2015
After a series of rulings dismissing overtime claims that didn’t specify exact alleged overtime worked, word is likely to get out that there’s a new, convenient way to track those hours.

Avoid the pitfalls of social media: The FCRA and EEOC angle

03/09/2015
You may think you’re using social media for quite innocent puposes, but the law may state otherwise.

It’s spring, so love must be in the air … and at the office

03/09/2015
Hone your workplace relationship rules now before spring romance brings September grief.

Fired Texas news producer kills self outside Fox HQ

03/09/2015
An employee terminated from the Fox TV affiliate in Texas drove to New York City in January and shot himself outside News Corporation’s Midtown Manhattan headquarters.

NYC pawnshop pays full price to settle harassment complaint

03/09/2015
Seapod Pawnshops, with stores in Brooklyn and Queens, will pay $300,000 and sever ties with a former owner to settle sexual and racial harassment charges. Employees alleged that the former owner harassed them because of their sex, race and ethnicity.

Watch out for, prepare to fix, these 6 common overtime pay errors

03/09/2015
Failing to properly pay for all overtime hours worked could result in more financial harm than good. Here are six payroll pitfalls you must avoid.

Unemployment comp possible even when fired ‘for cause’

03/09/2015
Generally, employees fired for misconduct aren’t eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. That’s because payments are due to employees who are unemployed through no fault of their own. But not every mistake counts as misconduct.