Uber is facing another lawsuit. That may not sound like news at this point. This time it involves allegations of drivers sexually assaulting passengers. This is not the first time someone has leveled such allegations against an Uber driver, just one of the more recent. This lawsuit is in San Francisco. Other similar allegations involve […]
A Bitter Pill to Swallow? The EEOC on Prescription Drug Testing Policies
Does your company conduct pre-employment drug screening? Given the serious health and safety risks that prescription drug use and abuse pose in the workplace, it would certainly not be an unreasonable precaution. Is there a downside to drug screening — other than the expense and extra time? Yes, if you are not careful in how […]
Key Employment Cases on the US Supreme Court Docket in 2015-2016
Just when we are starting to get our heads around employment law cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the 2014-2015 term… it’s time to get acquainted with cases on the Court’s docket for the 2015-16 term. As always, these can have significant implications for at least some of you. […]
Older Workers Need Not Apply? Think Again!
Howdy! Last week we were looking at some tried-and-true hiring practices and how they might put an employer at the receiving end of an age discrimination claim. Specifically, we looked at questions asked during a job interview that, while seemingly innocent are really a trap for the unwary. This week we are looking at job […]
Hiring Candidates with Criminal Backgrounds: More From Our Guest Blogger
Our guest blogger, Lisa Forbes of LFI, returns this week to tell us more about why it is in your interest as an employer to consider hiring candidates with a criminal history. Click here if you missed last week’s post. Otherwise join us as we hear more from Lisa on this very timely, very relevant […]