What is the proper way to inform an employee that he has an offensive body odor?
Aside from the obvious suggestion that fellow offended employees leave soap and deodorant all over this employee's work space and give holiday gifts of like [...]
About Ann Kiernan
Ann Kiernan has litigated claims of wrongful discharge and discrimination before state and federal courts and administrative matters before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, representing both employers and employees. Ms. Kiernan co-hosted The Employee Rights Forum, a weekly radio call-in show reaching up to a half-million listeners in the New York metropolitan area, and her articles on employment law have been published in many books and magazines. Both as a firm partner and as a director, Ms. Kiernan gained solid experience in management and human resources compliance. She has worked with Fair Measures since 1997.Does an employer have the legal right to tell employees why someone was fired?
Posted 03-03-2010 Ann Kiernan replies: As a general rule, yes, an employer is free to tell others why it terminated an employee. However, if the [...]
Can an employer dismiss an employee who has a legal adult website and makes no reference to it at work?
Posted 03-03-2010 Ann Kiernan replies: In many states it is illegal for an employer to use your private life against you in your job. That's [...]
Can I quit and get unemployment benefits because my commute is too long?
My employer is now making me work in a new location. I had been driving 1.5 hours and now it's going to be 2.5 hours [...]
Can you be too old to claim age discrimination?
I am over 70 and feel I am being discriminated against at work because of that. Am I too old to claim age discrimination? Posted 02-10-2010 [...]
Can a manager be personally liable for unpaid wages?
My company is failing. We have recently been contacted by the labor board and are being audited. I am wondering if we are found to [...]
Can you discipline an employee by taking away a vacation or personal day?
Posted 01-12-2010 Ann Kiernan replies: Unless there is a union agreement or employee handbook provision to the contrary, I know of no reason that you [...]
When can an exempt employee be docked for sick time?
A CA exempt salaried employee engaged in sales was hospitalized and underwent surgery. Was off work 5 days, checked work email and voice mail messages, [...]
A terminated employee is requesting copies of all timesheets and paystubs. Do we have to provide copies?
Posted 01-12-2010 Ann Kiernan replies: Most states have legislation spelling out the terms under which employees are allowed to inspect their personnel files. In your [...]
How much medical information is my employer entitled to?
I returned to work a month ago. I brought a return to work slip from the doctor, then had to bring a more detailed slip. [...]