Work and politics don't always mix. In the case of many federal and state government workers, it is even illegal to mix the two. The most notable law in this regard is the Hatch Act.Passed in 1939, the law limits what government employees can do politically. The dual...
Month: November 2017
Can I ‘just say no’ to an employer drug test order?
Drug testing is now a part of life. Like it or not. Even if you've never taken an illicit drug in your life, you still face a good likelihood of having to prove it at some point.Private employers have wide latitude to set such policies for prospective and current...
No, Not Just “Pretty” Women Suffer Sexual Harassment
One of the biggest and most damaging misconceptions about sexual harassment is that it only happens to attractive women.This is simply not true.Unfortunately, because of this misconception, many women don't report sexual harassment. They suffer in silence. Many think...
Sexual harassment: The evolution of speaking out
Sexual harassment in the workplace is nothing new. So why has it erupted into such a significant issue in recent weeks? In the view of some observers, it's a matter of evolution.The first bit precipitation in what is now a major deluge is attributed to a case out of...
Woman fired for online middle-finger picture. Is that legal?
There's no question that Judi Briskman has a lot of supporters. In just the past few days, a "GoFundMe" page set up on her behalf (but not with her authorization) has collected nearly $50,000. Why is she the focus of attention; because she lost her job with a...
OPM nominee pledges to ease federal employment frustrations
Ronald Reagan is credited with saying, "The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Some government officials have actually been known to use that as a humorous opening to talks they give and we are sure it...