Simple Human Decency: A Rant on Unacceptable Racial Slurs
I'm going to discuss the recent news about the Miami Dolphins, and the words major league football player Richie Incognito said to fellow...
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NEWS & RESOURCES
What if your Job is in Jeopardy
People frequently want to know what to do if they feel they're being illegally harassed at work, or if they think that they're about to...
It's Who You Know: Disability by Association
People who call me usually think they have more rights than they actually do in the workplace. For example, did you know that if you...
Deep Duty: When Employers Sue
It doesn't happen often, but I sometimes get calls from workers who are being sued by their former employers. You won't be surprised to...
Punishment: Make 'Em Pay
People frequently ask me about punitive damages, usually when they're trying to figure out how much their case might be worth. I usually...
Sexual Harassment: It's Only Illegal If I Pay You for It
Can I sexually harass an intern, so long as she's a volunteer and doesn't get paid for her work? Yes, says a New York federal court. ...
A Few Words About the Michael Jackson Verdict
You may have been following the trial of Jackson v. AEG Live, in which Michael Jackson's mother Katherine sued AEG Live. Mrs. Jackson...
You Only *Thought* You had a Constitutional Right To a Jury Trial
California's Constitution guarantees the right to trial by jury, and says that it is an "inviolate right," meaning it's a right that...
Are you an Independent Contractor or are you an Employee?
You're an employee. Well, probably, anyway. Without knowing too much about what you do, I can say with some confidence that you're...
Question: How can I help you? Answer: Under very limited circumstances.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I'll be writing about workplace legal issues most of the time, and some of the time I'll be writing about...
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