Rastafarian, Pastafarian: No Matter What You Call It, It Could Be Religious Discrimination
Recently the southern grocery chain, Publix, came under fire for withdrawing a job offer after the worker refused to cut off his dreadlocks.
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Oct 2, 20173 min read
Forced Pagan Ritual Ends in Discrimination Lawsuit for Virginia Employer
With a shortage of Catholic priests, there aren’t too many people left who will perform an exorcism.
Sep 25, 20172 min read
This Job Stinks, but Our Employees Love It!
Kudos to all the garbagemen and -women, sewer workers, plumbers, and every other job that we, as a society, take for granted.
Sep 24, 20172 min read
Watch Out Employers! ‘Cute’ Could Be Seen as a Protected Class
Could being “cute” get added to this list? A recent decision from the New York appellate court has left employers scratching their heads.
Sep 18, 20172 min read
Poor Judgment Call Leaves Bad Taste in Employees’ Mouths
Many residents spent September 8 boarding up houses, but not for Pizza Hut employees in Jacksonville, Florida.
Sep 17, 20172 min read
Celestial Event Offers Unique Employee Engagement Experience—And Helps a Local Community
The predicted costs this year’s eclipse had on employers’ bottom line—roughly $694 million.
Sep 11, 20172 min read
Pick Me! Pick Me! I Stand Out Above the Rest
Have you ever interviewed a candidate who stuck out so much that they’re worthy of falling under the Strange But True category?
Sep 10, 20172 min read
Forged Doctor’s Note Triggers FMLA Fraud Investigation
What the USPS uncovered was a deviant plan to defraud the government for 2 years, earning paid sick leave the entire time.
Sep 5, 20172 min read
Murder Mystery Solves Teambuilding Conundrum
Does your company utilize teambuilding exercises to create a more cohesive group of workers?
Sep 4, 20173 min read
Don’t Make That Face at Me!
Are you guilty of using emoji in work communications?
Aug 27, 20172 min read
Eclipse Overshadows Workday, Costs Employers Millions
August 21, 2017, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a solar eclipse for some.
Aug 21, 20173 min read
Not So Fast Millennials; Boomers and Gen Xers Have You Beat in the Gig Economy
There are so many articles out there highlighting the pros and cons of the Millennial generation, but this isn’t one of them.
Aug 20, 20172 min read
New Wearable Gadget Isn’t High-Tech, But Does Offer Comfort
Every day, the news tells you that “such and such”
Aug 14, 20173 min read
Only You Can Protect the Planet from Alien …. Microbes?!
Odd job title alert: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is now on the hunt for a planetary protection officer (PPO).
Aug 13, 20176 min read
The High Cost of Employee Turnover: The White House Edition
Whether you agree with him or not, one thing’s for sure: With President Donald Trump, there is never a dull moment!
Aug 7, 20172 min read
Paid Internship Offers Experience of a Lifetime … And Beer!
One internship program is giving college kids—and adults over the age of 21—something to talk about!
Aug 6, 20172 min read
The Rise—and Fall—of the Machines
Are you part of the 14% of workers who are worried they’ll lose their jobs to automation?
Jul 31, 20172 min read
‘Fake’ Job Fair Attracts 300 Attendees
Nothing ever “dies” online.
Jul 23, 20172 min read
Job Ads: You Catch More Flies with Honey than You Do with Vinegar
Attracting talent is a huge undertaking, and if your job ads aren’t worded properly, you could be missing out on great candidates.
Jul 17, 20172 min read
Summer Dress Codes Aren’t Just for Women
Summer is in full swing, and with it comes heat and humidity—at least depending on what part of the country you’re from.
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