Why Litigate? Perhaps to Persuade Other Workers Suing Isn’t the Answer
I encourage employers to avoid litigation. Much of my practice is devoted to training employers on lawful employment practices. It creates a better workplace. And it cuts down on litigation. [...]
Spending Time with the Labor Commissioner is Not Fun!
Employers should do their best to avoid claims filed with the Labor Commissioner. The process is time-consuming. The risks can be substantial. And the process lacks the indicia of an [...]
The Problem with Working With Problem Employees
I often tell employers to take out a pen and be prepared to take notes. I tell them that they will hear the most important piece of employment advice I [...]
Is the Court Putting the Brakes on the NLRB?
President Obama's Administration has actively advanced the union agenda. One tool used by the Administration has been to make appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) while the Senate [...]
Mandatory Sick Leave — Paying Employees To Do Nothing (Maybe You Already Do)
The day after our president suggests that government is the answer, I will suggest that in most cases, government is not the answer. It's an obstacle, a burden, a cost. [...]
Let’s Clear the Air — Flatulence in the Workplace
The Smoking Gun reported on a Social Security Administration ("SSA") worker in Baltimore who was reprimanded for passing gas in his cubicle. Apparently this is conduct unbecoming of a federal [...]