The Sophisticated Employer Blog

Human resources must consider diversity within job classifications to help deter potential sex discrimination liability.

Recent DOL case resolution a reminder to employers that failure to correctly classify individuals as independent contractors or exempt employees could result in expensive class action litigation.

Presidential executive order requires federal contractors entering into contracts after Jan. 1, 2017 to provide their employees with sick days.

Pregnant employee refusing FMLA leave can be subject to discharge under the right circumstances.

Employer learns lesson the hard way… firing an employee because of his “tone of voice” can be direct evidence of retaliation!

Federal appellate court holds telecommuting was not a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.

Effective March 27, Department of Labor’s final rule grants same-sex couples access to FMLA leave time.

EEOC's focus on harassment claims means the time is right for employers to review anti-harassment policies, training and procedures.

Casino guard meal breaks not compensable under the FLSA because under the “totality of the circumstances” break times were not spent predominantly for the Casino’s benefit. 

National Labor Relations Board ruling allows employees with access to company email accounts to use them for activities consistent with union organization and business.