The FCRA: deceptively dangerous
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) claims present very real and potentially expensive sources of employer woe. By its...
Recent lessons from OSHA on workplace violence
A recent decision issued March 4, 2019, from the OSHA Review Commission (“the Commission”) in Washington, D.C., will allow...
LEGAL: The ever-evolving rules of arbitration agreements – and implications for employers
The Supreme Court recently issued two arbitration decisions of potential significance to employers. As background, the Federal Arbitration Act...
LEGAL: When less is more – problems with ‘100-percent healed’ return-to-work policies
The art of human resources demands an ability to adapt to ever-changing demands and responsibilities. While we all would like...
LEGAL: States are going to pot: medical marijuana laws pose increased risks for...
Legislation allowing marijuana use is sweeping across America. And it may have unexpected consequences for employers. Currently 33 states plus the...
LEGAL: Unanimous supreme court: ADEA coverage extends to small public employers
By Jeff JonesSpecial to the UCBJ
The U.S. Supreme Court’s first decision this term was unanimous. In Mount Lemmon Fire...