A government agency ruled on July 30, 2012 that employers cannot routinely forbid their employees from talking to each other during an investigation. This kind of prohibition, common in most workplaces, may interfere with employees’ rights to cooperate and coordinate… Read More ›
There was a time when looking for work meant crafting a sharp resume package, identifying target employers, and deciding what you would send (and say) to each. You were the master of what prospective employers knew, and when they knew… Read More ›
A March 2012 article in the Harvard Business Review blog offers hair dye as a legitimate tool for combatting age discrimination. Huh? Is the war on age discrimination over? Did we lose? Or, is this just smart, practical advice in a world… Read More ›
HIPAA could possibly be the most misunderstood law in the history of the American workplace. I often hear the law misquoted, misused, even misnamed – HIPPI, HIPPO, HIPPUP…the list is endless (and hilarious). But the wrongful disclosure and discussion of… Read More ›
Article Summary An agency that oversees workplace rights issued a report August 18, 2011 strengthening your right to use the Internet and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to complain about your workplace The legal term for online discussion… Read More ›
I never fail to be surprised by the number of employers who treat pregnant employees, or pregnant prospectives employees, as undesirables. My experiences show that a pregnant woman has virtually no chance of being hired, if the employer has any… Read More ›
In a tough job market, it’s more important than ever to know what your former employers are saying about you. When prospective employers call about you, what are they being told? Do you know? If you’re being bad-mouthed, what can… Read More ›
Does your employer “shave” your time – cut it, edit the time record in the computer to lower your hours worked, or require you to work off the clock? It’s all illegal. Employers MUST pay you for every hour worked…. Read More ›
Jim Garrity, Esq. - Employee Rights Lawyer 