Beth Robinson
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#MeToo And What To Do With Old Claims
Following policy and making defensible decisions is critical. A company ignores old complaints at its peril. → Read More
The Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Is Significant For Employment Law Because The Laws At Issue Protects Employees Too
Carving out exceptions to a law that protects the public and employees from discrimination is not the direction we want to be headed in. → Read More
4 Types Of Employees Nearly Every Company Has And What To Do About Them
All of these types of employees aren’t a problem until they are. → Read More
Will President Trump Actually Do Something To Benefit Employers Already?!
This Republican administration has a real opportunity to set policy regarding key issues impacting employers moving forward -- but will that ever happen? → Read More
What To Do If You’re A Witness Of Sexual Harassment At Work
If you witness harassment, Beth Robinson suggests doing something about it. Don't bury your head, or think it isn't your fight. → Read More
Change That’s Coming, Whether You Want It Or Not: Overtime Exemption Increase
Thoughtful employers should get out ahead of this situation, and work with the Department of Labor to create changes that work. → Read More
The Importance Of Diversity And Opportunity In This Current Political Climate
Are anti-discrimination laws really increasing the likelihood that there will be diversity in the workplace? → Read More
Please Just Fire The Harvey Weinsteins Of The World Already
Harvey Weinstein is every employment lawyer’s worst nightmare. → Read More
The Job Training That Every Company Should Be Doing
When in doubt, make expectations clear. Clarity in expectation is the ounce of prevention that beats a pound of cure. → Read More
Social Media Can Get You Fired So Plan Accordingly
What may seem like a moment of honesty between you and your 600 Facebook friends can get you fired. → Read More
The Magical World Of Unions, Or Why Colin Kaepernick’s Kneel Isn’t About Free Speech
There isn't a winning scenario for the NFL in this situation. → Read More
We Don’t File Lawsuits On Principle (Or: Why All Employment Lawsuits Often Have Such Bad Facts On Both Sides)
Lawsuits are all about money: this might sound distasteful, but it's true (at least in employment law). → Read More
Does Your Parental Leave Policy Engage In Sex Discrimination?
Anyone can be discriminated against -- and the EEOC knows it. → Read More
When Doing Your Job Becomes A Real (Legal) Problem
And here are three steps employers can take when faced with such situations. → Read More
Employer Best Practices In Times Of Emergency
What do you do about employees who can’t come to work during a natural disaster type situation? → Read More
How To Exit With Grace: An Employment Lawyer’s Perspective
Here are a few ways to make your exit smoother, regardless of what motivates it. → Read More
What To Do If You Have Hired A Bigot
And what should employers do if they learn an employee was involved in an event bringing them bad press? → Read More
The Curious Case Of The Employee Manifesto: Diversity Initiatives Are Hard Work
Three tips for enhancing diversity, from employment lawyer Beth Robinson. → Read More
President Trump Likely Terminates Employees In Violation Of The Law — And Jeff Sessions Might Be Next
It seems President Trump isn't familiar with 'wrongful termination in violation of public policy.' → Read More
Discrimination In The Workplace: Talking About Racial Bias Is Hard But Must Be Done
The biggest impediment to anything meaningful moving the needle of diversity is the lack of honest discussion. → Read More