Discrimination
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John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight argued for expanded LGBT rights including employment protections.
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International Business Times reported that some Uber and Lyft drivers discriminated against disabled travelers.
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Eric B. Meyer advised against asking candidates to fall into a particular age range.
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A home health care provider in Mississippi will pay $100,000 to settle a disability discrimination case involving an employee who suffered an epileptic seizure at work and was refused a reasonable accommodation.
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Daniel Schwartz explained what to do after an employee runs out of paid time off.
Technology
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While not a uniform maker, Ralph Lauren has created a shirt that can measure heart rate, breathing depth and balance, and other key metrics. Coming to a uniform near you?
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The massive data breach of the Ashley Madison “cheaters website” has sparked two class actions in Canada, while employers are asking if they should terminate employees with accounts.
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Companies are adopting wearable technology to manage employee productivity.
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Mike Haberman asked for the pros and cons of wearables in the workplace.
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William Tincup wants HR tech purchasers to ask questions before making a purchase.
In other developments
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A D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the Obama Administration’s rule that home health care workers are entitled to overtime and minimum wages.
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Fortune reported that a flawed Uber background check may have allowed a convicted murderer to drive customers.
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Steven Greenhouse explained how a fifteen dollar minimum wage could raise many out of poverty.
Posted by Kate Bischoff
