Author Archives for Darren McClain
April 9, 2014 4:09 pm
Published by Darren McClain
To combat rising labor costs, employers may sometimes encourage (or demand) hourly employees work off the clock. This is illegal. If... View Article
April 2, 2014 4:15 pm
Published by Darren McClain
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently ruled that Northwestern Football players can unionize. The ramifications of this decision could... View Article
March 14, 2014 2:07 pm
Published by Darren McClain
The President is considering an Executive Order that will expand overtime pay to lower paid salary workers, such as supervisors... View Article
March 4, 2014 3:04 pm
Published by Darren McClain
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March 3, 2014 3:20 pm
Published by Darren McClain
The NFL is considering penalizing use of the “n-word” during football games. Most employers have discrimination policies that forbid use of such language. ... View Article
February 28, 2014 10:16 am
Published by Darren McClain
As the new story line for Grey’s Anatomy demonstrates failed office romance can lead to sexual harassment complaints, especially if... View Article
February 21, 2014 11:32 am
Published by Darren McClain
When your employment is terminated, there is not usually a memo or someone who stated that your employment is terminated... View Article
February 13, 2014 3:11 pm
Published by Darren McClain
Facebook has made strides to help those with gender identification issues. Instead of identifying yourself as either male or female,... View Article
February 12, 2014 3:18 pm
Published by Darren McClain
Michael Sam, the reigning SEC Defensive Player of the year, announced he is Gay. Some NFL executives have said the... View Article
February 6, 2014 3:32 pm
Published by Darren McClain
Before an employer terminates your employment, the decision makers often consult with attorneys to determine what are the legal risks... View Article