Last week, I spoke to two journalists about two very different fact patterns—each asked me if and/or how the conduct complained of became a “hostile” work environment.First, I spoke to my friend Karla Miller, The Washington Post’s workplace columnist. She
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Confused About Whether the FTC’s Noncompete Ban Is Happening Or Not?
Well, you’re not alone.A Texas court enjoined the noncompete rule—but only as to the plaintiffs in that particular lawsuit.A Pennsylvania federal judge denied an employer’s request to enjoin the Rule, concluding that the plaintiff “failed to establish a reasonable…
“You’re Too Entitled and Lazy To Work Here!” (Hint: What is Youngism?)
Gen Z folks may recognize these labels, and Millennials may recognize the generational insult that they “spend too much on lattes and avocado toast.”But beyond just labels and insults is the phenomenon which has been called “youngism,” discussed in an…
Grumpy Old Men Collect $295,000
A large retail outlet learned the hard way not to permit a regional director to allegedly harass district managers 50 and older by calling them “grumpy old men.”And allegedly telling them that he needed “young blood” and a “millennial team”…
If You’re Black And Apply Remotely For A Job, Maybe Call Yourself “John Jebrowski”
That’s just what Dwight Jackson, a 27-year-old Black man, did after he received no response when he applied online for multiple jobs at a luxury hotel, and for which he claims he was “eminently qualified” – he changed the name…
Did Judge Brown Punt the Ball on the FTC Ban, or Did the Challengers Win? It May Be Too Soon To Tell.
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to publish its final rule banning noncompete provisions in employment agreements. Within hours, Texas-based company Ryan LLC sued the FTC in Texas federal court for preliminary injunctive relief and to block…
No Giggles Allowed—Implicit Bias Isn’t Funny
Over the weekend, I read The New York Times workplace column, “Work Friend.” A guy named Eric wrote to complain to the Work Friend that he “worked with a couple of people who giggle too much.”I cocked my…
“Hang Up Your Superman Cape!” and “Hang Up Your Spurs!” What Will Older Employees Do About This?
Isn’t this a way of saying “retire now” or “you’re too old,” without sounding tooo crass? But still pretty direct though, huh?Age discrimination in the workplace is very much alive and well, and employers better pay attention.According to the AARP…
Apple Faces an Equal Pay Claim— How Can Employers Avoid a Similar Fate?
By: Alejandro PérezLast week, two female employees filed suit against technology behemoth Apple Inc. purporting to represent a class of 12,000 employees. In their suit, linked below, the plaintiffs allege violations of federal (the Equal Pay Act of 1963…
Really? Younger Workers Are More Discriminated Than Older Workers?
Seems a new study has concluded that “ageism” is not synonymous with “older ageism.” Indeed, 42% of employees below 55 years either experienced or witnessed workplace ageism, while only 29% of employees above 55 years did.This seems to go against…