With Valentine’s Day upon us, cupid may have left a few arrows in the workplace. People spend a lot of time with coworkers, including time at work and at social events, so it is not unheard of for workplace relationships to evolve into romantic relationships. A U.S. workforce study found that 36 percent of workers
Tattoos. Piercings. The Workplace. Like it or Not, the Millennials are the Future Workforce.
This post was authored by Stefanie K. Vaudreuil.
Keeping track of monikers for the generations since World War II can be puzzling. You have Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials, but the Millennials are also known as Generation Y. Just who are these Millennials? They were born in the 80s—enough said. The Millennials have
Political Discussions in the Workplace
Even though the 2016 Presidential election is almost four months in the rear view mirror, controversy continues, with the news each day describing what looks like a three ring circus in Washington D.C. Pundits have opined that our country is polarized by politics as never before: cities vs. rural areas; college educated vs. high school
Dating in the Workplace: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, If Coworkers Date, You Might Be Sued
This blog post originally appeared in February 2016 and was revised in February 2020.
With Valentine’s Day upon us, cupid may have left a few arrows in the workplace. People spend a lot of time with coworkers, including time at work and at social events, so it is not unheard of for workplace relationships to
Holidays and the Workplace: Be Merry or Bah Humbug
Back by popular demand! We are reposting this blog post in time for the holidays.
The holidays are a festive time to be shared with family, friends and even co-workers. Many employers also join in the celebrations by allowing employees to put up decorations and exchange gifts. Employers also like to host holiday parties filled
Campaigns, Elections, Voting and the Workplace
Obama or Romney? “Yes” or “No” on Proposition 30? With the election only several weeks away, these questions are starting to make their way into the workplace as political debates among co-workers are starting to break out in lunch rooms, hallways and around the water cooler. While such political discussions usually consist of a polite
What Does The Supreme Court’s Ruling In US v. Jones Mean For GPS Tracking By Employers?
Last summer we reported that an employer may under California law use GPS devices to track employer owned or leased vehicles. We recently revisited this issue in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in United States v. Jones. Although Jones does address the use of GPS devices to track vehicles, the holding