"Theft" is a very basic, plain-English word. It is short. It has only one syllable. And it refers to what historically was a very straightforward ... Read More
Potential posting problems: social media and wrongful termination
It is difficult to underestimate the role that Facebook has come to play in American life. It has radically changed how millions of people interact ... Read More
Donning, doffing and getting paid: protective gear and the FLSA
To a truly remarkable degree, the English language has become the world's language. The reasons for this are of course complex. But one factor in its ... Read More
Fighting to make persistence pay off
Few organizations can match the American Association of University Women’s long tradition of fighting for pay equity and equal opportunity for ... Read More
New York AG seeks answers from NFL on discrimination
The Attorney General for New York has sent a letter to the National Football League requesting that they clarify their policy on equal opportunity ... Read More
New York City council enacts jobless discrimination bill
The New York City Council overrode Mayor Bloomberg's veto of the jobless discrimination bill that we discussed in a previous post, making New York ... Read More