Monthly Archives: January 2024
Does Offensive Music Make a Hostile Work Environment
We are approaching the time of year when Christmas carols start playing on the speaker systems of virtually every restaurant and retail store. No matter how much holiday cheer you possess, and no matter how delightful it is when neighbors knock on your door and sing “Deck the Halls” in harmony in exchange for… Read More »
Breach of Contract Lawsuits Between a Nonprofit Organization and a Corporation
The beauty of operating a nonprofit organization is that it serves some purpose other than making its owners wealthy. In order to accomplish their goals, nonprofits often make agreements with for-profit businesses, and it is wise to formalize these agreements with legally enforceable contracts. Whether you agree to pick up the leftovers from a… Read More »
Court Orders Company to Pay $1.2 Million to Warehouse Employee Who Suffered Bullying by Coworkers
Adults often reassure children that the teasing they endure from their classmates about things that employment law would consider protected characteristics, such as their physical appearance or manner of speaking, are a sign of immaturity. Unfortunately, it is usually wishful thinking to assume that, just because people are old enough to be in the… Read More »