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In the law, we tend to find "reasonable" outcomes to be lawful. But what judges and juries see as reasonable is very much determined by what happens in our culture. In this thoughtful piece, a female member of the Kennedy clan suggests we need an American conversation...
As a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, I understand how difficult it is to put your civilian life on hold to return to, or join up for, active duty. If you choose to serve, your acceptance of this responsibility should not become a disability when you return home....
Conflicts between employers and employees with caregiving responsibilities show no sign of easing. Family responsibility discrimination covers complaints related to pregnancy, motherhood/fatherhood, and care of an aging or ill parent. A recent study authored by the...
On May 18, 2016, President Obama announced publication of a final rule that will extend overtime pay to millions of workers. Scheduled to go into effect December 1, 2016, the new rule will result in more fair compensation for affected employees. Read more
Transgender issues have been in the news a great deal lately, particularly in the educational context. In Illinois, a group of parents has brought a lawsuit challenging the District's decision to allow a transgendered male student access to the girl's locker room. In...
Harvard's new effort to punish students who belong to single-sex clubs raises interesting questions. First, will public universities follow? No. Public universities are clearly limited by the First Amendment in how they treat students. While there are serious...
ADP Shows Private-Sector Hiring Cooled to 156,000 in April. In spite of the Wall Street Journal headline, hiring and employment remain strong in Ohio and Michigan. The robust auto industry, low gas prices and low interest rates continue to fuel hiring. Our firm is...
The Gray Lady isn't so gray or such a lady. The New York Times is facing a class action lawsuit alleging sex, race, and age discrimination. Several older, Black, and female employees are suing the newspaper alleging that: "black, female, and older employees are...
How would you know in the first place? Uber-ization of the workforce has fractured the relationship between employers and workers. More people than ever are classified independent contractors. The use of subcontractors, temp agencies, third-party management and labor...
Congratulations to Captain Kristen Griest, who's about to become the Army's first female infantry officer! As a veteran, I'm heartened to see our nation's military recognizing the potential of all its members to serve fully and honorably. As a Marine Corps veteran, I...