Posts by Robin E. SheaOf Counsel & Chief Legal EditorRobin also conducts internal investigations and delivers training for HR professionals, managers, and employees on topics such as harassment prevention, disability accommodation, and leave management.
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Ex-CEO's lawsuit against the comedian/activist will proceed. Continue Reading ›
Better to have the courage of your convictions. Continue Reading ›
Was that impolite? Continue Reading ›
It's worth a read. Continue Reading ›
These six will get the EEOC's attention in 2024-28. Continue Reading ›
Could this catch on? Continue Reading ›
That's one way to get employers to allow remote work. Continue Reading ›
I hope this won't ruin your Labor Day weekend. Continue Reading ›
You have an unlikely ally. Continue Reading ›
It's the law. Continue Reading ›
About time! Continue Reading ›
The Plaintiff rapped. Will her case get zapped? Continue Reading ›
I am pumped! Are you? Continue Reading ›
Inconsistencies were fatal to this employer. Continue Reading ›
Nothing you wouldn't already have figured out. Continue Reading ›
Happy Mother's Day weekend. Continue Reading ›
Not in my opinion. Continue Reading ›
Morals based on a real court decision. Continue Reading ›
Will the Court be opening the floodgates? Continue Reading ›
Then again, it may have been that "FU" text I sent the boss. Continue Reading ›
Firm must go to trial on same-sex harassment claim. Continue Reading ›
Mental illness can cause problems at work, and keep employees from getting help. Continue Reading ›
Bad news, but at least employers know where they stand. Continue Reading ›
You won't go wrong. Continue Reading ›
People, it doesn't work. Continue Reading ›
This is a G-rated post. PG at worst. Continue Reading ›
Two cents from an employment lawyer. Continue Reading ›
In other words, which presidents can we -- ahem -- blame? Continue Reading ›
The USDOL has issued a handy little guide. Continue Reading ›
Even if the employee doesn't qualify. Continue Reading ›
Now, no. Someday, probably. Continue Reading ›
"Undue hardship" defense is likely to become tougher. Continue Reading ›
Nothing, but here is my stab at it. Continue Reading ›
Woo-hoo! Continue Reading ›
Inquiring minds want to know! Continue Reading ›
Pregnancy and lactation accommodation. Continue Reading ›
The impact on most employers should be minimal. Continue Reading ›
Booze, wage-hour, workers' comp . . . we have it all! Continue Reading ›
The right to bore, and not to be bored. Continue Reading ›
Remember faxes? I don't. Continue Reading ›
I'm thankful for my family, friends, colleagues, and you, dear readers. Continue Reading ›
Employers, don't be too rigid about employee notice requirements. Continue Reading ›
And the Commission will lose its GOP majority. Continue Reading ›
Here's a handy summary of the federal employment laws that apply to vets. Continue Reading ›
Minimum wage, unions, right to work, and legal weed. Continue Reading ›
Comments being accepted thru Dec. 5. Continue Reading ›
Fictional, but based on a true story. Continue Reading ›
Not if I have anything to say about it. Continue Reading ›
Two recent court decisions shed some light. Continue Reading ›
Be the first employer on the block to have one! Continue Reading ›
The lawsuit that transformed Title VII is over. Continue Reading ›
Employers, know your limits. Continue Reading ›
You DO want to be "with it," don't you? Continue Reading ›
If so, what will that mean for employers? Continue Reading ›
And opens up a can of worms. Continue Reading ›
Sheesh. I would think so! Continue Reading ›
This would be a great law school problem. Continue Reading ›
So misunderstood! Continue Reading ›
Before the festivities begin, test your knowledge! Continue Reading ›
Probably. Employers, get ready. Continue Reading ›
I'm not sure I agree. With all due respect. Continue Reading ›
Non-union employers, this goes for you, too! Continue Reading ›
Everybody's favorite subject. Continue Reading ›
Late summer odds and ends. Continue Reading ›
I hope that moment of satisfaction was worth it. Continue Reading ›
And, for that, we should be grateful. Continue Reading ›
Second of two on the FLSA. Continue Reading ›
Even though the court was right, this stinks. Continue Reading ›
Next week: Overtime! Continue Reading ›
The court is right, I think. Continue Reading ›
I still think an emoji would have helped. Continue Reading ›
While still complying with the ADA. Continue Reading ›
Will this catch on in the States? Continue Reading ›
Third post in our series. Continue Reading ›
You bet! Continue Reading ›
There was this disability discrimination issue . . . Continue Reading ›
Second post in our series. Continue Reading ›
Starting today. Continue Reading ›
(It's possible that you heard this already.) Continue Reading ›
Plans for the "new" EEOC. Continue Reading ›
A new series. Continue Reading ›
With emphasis on the pandemic. Continue Reading ›
Of course it is! Continue Reading ›
Don't be surprised. Continue Reading ›
This is Constangy’s flagship law blog, founded in 2010 by Robin Shea, who is chief legal editor and a regular contributor. This nationally recognized blog also features posts from other Constangy attorneys in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and sports law, keeping HR professionals and employers informed about the latest legal trends.
