Mother F********** Ass***** — Fighting Words But Not Firing Words
Nick Aguirre was the new kid on the block at Plaza Auto in Yuma, Arizona. Unlike the seasoned salespersons, Aguirre complained to co-workers and management about his commissions, breaks and [...]
Nothing Fails Like Workplace Romances
The IssueThe First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on the interesting question: Under what circumstances, if any, can an employer be held liable for sex discrimination under Title [...]
Are Employers Prohibited From Barring Personal Use Of Their Electronic Systems?
The Obama Administration is doing all it can to make unions relevant in the workplace. On April 30, 2014, the NLRB asked interested parties to submit amicus briefs on the [...]
Flagged Hours, Piece Rate and Wage Violations. It’s Only Money.
In April 2013 I reported on the case of Gonzalez v. Downtown LA Motors, LP. The car dealership paid employees a “flagged hour” rate for repair and service jobs. However, [...]
Does The Heat Illness Standard Apply To Indoor Workplaces?
According to Eric Andersen, CSM of L.L. Andersen a professional safety, health and environmental consulting firm, the answer is a definite YES. The Heat Illness Standard ("Standard") is found in [...]
A Lack Of Pay Equity In The White House
Political rhetoric may stir emotions, but often must give way to reality. On numerous occasions, President Obama has assailed the business community for paying women less than men. And all [...]