Can my employer make me change my body weight?
Can my employer require me to come up with an action plan for me to change my body weight? My employer has told me that [...]
About Ann Kiernan
Ann Kiernan has litigated claims of wrongful discharge and discrimination before state and federal courts and administrative matters before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, representing both employers and employees. Ms. Kiernan co-hosted The Employee Rights Forum, a weekly radio call-in show reaching up to a half-million listeners in the New York metropolitan area, and her articles on employment law have been published in many books and magazines. Both as a firm partner and as a director, Ms. Kiernan gained solid experience in management and human resources compliance. She has worked with Fair Measures since 1997.When I gave my 2-week notice, they took away my internet and email. Is this legal?
I gave my 2-week notice to go to work at a competitor's location. HR decided I could work the 2 weeks instead of releasing me. [...]
Can they make me cover my Mohawk?
I got my hair cut into a short Mohawk. Someone found it offensive and HR is now telling me that I have to keep on [...]
I was fired after I got hurt on the job. Isn’t that illegal?
I injured myself on the job and was given light duty restrictions. Shortly after, I was terminated. The company said the reason I was terminated [...]
My staff is filing complaints against me. Is this harassment?
When I moved into my management position, I started holding my staff accountable. Once corrective action started to begin, complaints started against me. A majority--if [...]
Do we need an expense account policy?
If a company provides a credit card for the convenience of reimbursable expenses, should there be a policy that details allowable and unallowable expenditures? Posted 06-20-2012 [...]
Can the CEO force me to wear navy, black or grey colors?
Posted 05-16-2012 Ann Kiernan replies: Sure! Dress codes are perfectly legal. But you probably won't be able to claim a tax deduction, since buying clothes specifically [...]
Can we ask applicants for their Facebook passwords?
I've been reading about employers asking candidates during the interview process for their login and password to social media websites like Facebook. Do you see [...]
Is it illegal to make Saturday work mandatory for a contractor?
Someone stated it was illegal to have a "mandatory Saturday" workday. All our workers are subcontractors and properly covered on a 1099. I just want some [...]
A co-worker has Hepatitis C. How can I protect myself?
I work at remote locations. We stay at one location for 24/7 as long as a week at a time then go to the next [...]