Total Articles: 4
Do Your Job Descriptions Still Fit?
Almost everyone has clothes in their closet that no longer fit. Admit it; things change, whether it be fashion or you. In fact, some of those clothes probably never really fit, despite your alterations and efforts. Maybe you thought you would "grow" into them. Or maybe you thought you looked good enough. No problem.
Supreme Court Watch: Part 2
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on several important employment-law cases this term. Last week, we posted about the upcoming argument in Kasten v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp., in which the Court will address the requirements for an employee who claims retaliation based on the FLSA.
Starbucks Lawsuit Highlights Need to Review Employment Applications (pdf).
A California Appeals Court recently sent a stern wake-up call to any employer using a “one size fi ts all” job
application. A major employer was sued over a fairly typical and, in most states, lawful question in its
employment application asking for the applicant’s criminal conviction history. Because an unusual California
law forbids inquiries into certain minor drug offenses, the court put a spotlight on the risk of not customizing
employment applications to conform to individual state laws.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: REVIEW THE JOB APPLICATION.
This column frequently reminds employers to regularly review personnel practices to stay up-to-date, even longstanding ones. Because this is the beginning of a new year, it is fitting to discuss the beginning of the employer-employee relationship: job applications.
