Matthew Gilley on Employment Policies

Well, That Escalated Quickly

I am still agog at the Antonio Brown situation several days later. For those of you who don’t follow sports or the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ wide receiver (and generational talent) can be combustible. Since building a...more

1/12/2022 / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , Employee Misconduct , Employees , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Hostile Environment

2021: A Progress Report

I want to discuss how things go sideways in your workplace when people invest in conclusions that resist contrary explanations grounded in reality. If you have an employee who follows QAnon, you don’t necessarily have a...more

4/21/2021 / Complaint Procedures , Corporate Culture , Corporate Management , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Entertainment Industry , Internal Controls , Labor Regulations , Labor Relations , NLRA , Social Media

A Family Affair

While Righteous Gemstones pokes fun at the megachurch phenomenon, Eli and family also live out the troubles common to any family enterprise. For all the complaints of “nepotism” in workplaces and the legitimate concerns about...more

9/11/2019 / Anti-Nepotism Laws , Conflicts of Interest , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Family Members , Hiring & Firing

A Radioactive Nightmare Fueled by Bureaucracy

For those of us who remember the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, HBO’s recent miniseries of the same name served as a horrifying reminder. Even if you don’t remember the event, I can’t recommend the series enough....more

6/20/2019 / Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Internal Controls , Retaliation

Mess with the Bull, Get the Horns

We all know workplace violence is no laughing matter. All HR professionals should be well versed in the laws applicable to weapons in the workplace at all of your organization’s locations. ...more

1/3/2019 / Concealed Weapons , Employer Liability Issues , Employer No-Weapons Policies , Employment Policies , Firearms , Mass Shootings , Workplace Hazards , Workplace Safety , Workplace Violence

Only Four 12-Ounce Beers Per Employee Per Day? Party Foul!

WeWork has enjoyed a meteoric rise. If you’re not familiar with the company, WeWork leases office space which it turns around and leases to other businesses. ...more

11/8/2018 / Employee Incentive Plans , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Office Space

Josh Gordon: The Final Straw?

The NFL season is back, and with it comes personnel news. Are the Steelers and Antonio Brown going to smooth things over? Is Tom Brady getting along with his boss? Will Dez Bryant find work? For me, though, the most...more

9/19/2018 / Drug Testing , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Hiring & Firing , Marijuana , Risk Management , Substance Abuse , Zero Tolerance Policies

The Blessing of March Madness

March Madness is back and we’ve had a bit more madness this year. We saw the first 16 seed topple a 1 seed when UMBC shocked Virginia. ...more

3/28/2018 / Basketball , Cause of Action Accrual , Employee Privacy Rights , Employment Policies , Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , March Madness , Name and Likeness , NCAA , Risk Management

Philly Off-Duty Employee Did WHAT? Some Tips So Employer Doesn’t Step in It, Too

For the first time since 1960, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions. Inspired play from backup quarterback Nick Foles and some gutsy moves from coach Doug Pederson propelled the Eagles past the favored Patriots in...more

2/28/2018 / Disciplinary Proceedings , Employment Policies , Off-Duty Employees

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