Opinion

Ask Jack: When Employees Request A Piece Of Equipment As An Accommodation, What Should I Do?

An employee wants a special chair to address a physical need. Jack addresses how a manager should respond to such a request.
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Ask Jack: Is It Illegal To Avoid Hiring White Males?

A diverse workforce is important and achievable, but using discrimination to achieve it is illegal. Jack elaborates.
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Is "Quiet Firing" A New Rage Or Just A New Phrase?

You've heard of "quiet quitting," but employment experts are seeing the other side of the coin - "quiet firing." Read how to avoid quiet firing and associated discrimination risk.
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Articles

Return-To-Work Risks For Public Employers Continue

If an employee can perform the essential functions of their job safely, they should be allowed to work. We examine.
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Ask Leslie: Is Misgendering Illegal Discrimination?

Leslie Zieren
An employer asks Leslie Zieren, Esq. if misgendering is illegal discrimination. Learn why.
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RiskTrends™ Trusted Insight Podcast: Covid-19 Litigation Lingers On Past The Pandemic

The McCalmon Group discusses the dismissal of a workers' lawsuit against Tyson Foods. The workers contracted Covid-19 early in the pandemic and blamed the employer.
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Blank Check Trust Leads To Embezzlement And Loss For NPO

A long-time employee uses her position at a nonprofit to embezzle $150,000. Learn why your trust in an employee is no substitute for sound financial controls.
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