This week, Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Burlington, Vermont, reportedly fired an employee for participating in a white supremacist rally. Berkley-based hot dog vendor Top Dog was rumored to have done the same, but … [Read More...]
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(When) Can You Fire Employees Because of Their Politics?
Employers: Think Losing or Destroying Records Isn’t a Big Deal? Think Again…
Suppose your company has been sued based on allegations of religious discrimination. You feel pretty confidentthat you did not engage in any such discrimination in any way. Maybe you and your managers even bent … [Read More...]
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Thou Shalt Not Retaliate Against Thine Employees—Ever!!
Many employers are aware that they are not supposed to discriminate against employees belonging to certain classes protected by statute. A number of employers have also found themselves defending charges or lawsuits … [Read More...]
Severance Agreements and the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act
As promised, this week The Emplawyerologist will devote its time to the special rules that apply to severance agreements offered to employees over 40. The Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA), which is part … [Read More...]
Are You a Co-Employer?
Do you use contractors and sub-contractors or staffing agencies to augment your workforce? Suppose one of those contractors' employees is mistreated or perceives s/he was mistreated by you or one of your employees? … [Read More...]