In 2017, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) found reasonable cause to believe that Uber Technologies allowed a culture of sexual harassment, along with retaliation against people who complained. The EEOC began the investigation after a viral blog post...
Month: December 2019
Yes, You Can Negotiate Your Severance Package
Although the economy is strong now, layoffs are still a reality in many industries. When you are hit with a layoff, your employer will probably offer you some kind of severance package to make things easier. They are not doing this out of the goodness of their hearts....
NLRB Rules McDonald’s Is Not Responsible For Franchisee Actions
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency that enforces some aspects of U.S. labor law, has told a federal administrative law judge to move forward with the approval of a settlement in a longstanding case against McDonald's. Union workers had sued...
House, Senate Agree To Offer Federal Workers Paid Parental Leave
The annual National Defense Authorization Act will contain a provision giving federal employees up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave to care for a new or sick child. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced an agreement between the House and Senate to include...
Limiting Potential Liability From Your Office Holiday Party
Everyone enjoys a good holiday party. It's a way to show your staff that you appreciate their hard work this year and to get everyone revved up for next year. Yet sometimes, things get out of hand. Certain poor choices could mean liability for your business. You can't...