Thursday, April 25, 2024

APPEARANCE DISCRIMINATION: IS IT ILLEGAL?

One’s appearance is not an indication of one’s character or work ethic.  And we have all heard the adage, “Don’t...

Court grounds Hawaiian Airlines employees’ vaccine mandate challenge

In O’Hailpin et. al v. Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. a group of employees brought a putative class action that challenged Hawaiian...

⊕ LEGAL: The government’s position: When worker presents new SS number and says previous...

One of the most common (and difficult) immigration issues faced by employers occurs when an employer has accepted an employee's work authorization documents that...

Navigating the nuances of breast cancer care

COOKEVILLE – Most moms dream up big careers for their kids. Doctors, lawyers, and the like. While Lisa Morris always wanted to be a...

LEGAL: Should you fire employees who present new Social Security number?

There is a provision in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services "Handbook for Employers, Guidance for Completing Form I-9," which deals with a situation...

LEGAL: Uber – everything old is new again. Or is it?

In April, Uber settled two large class-action lawsuits in California and Massachusetts. Uber is a high-profile company on the leading edge of the new...