Beth Robinson

#MeToo And What To Do With Old Claims

Following policy and making defensible decisions is critical. A company ignores old complaints at its peril.

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.

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.

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?

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.

There Are No Accidental Monsters: Or How Not To Worry About Sexual Harassment At Work

Sexual harassment comes from deliberate action by both the harasser and the employer.

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.

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?

Please Just Fire The Harvey Weinsteins Of The World Already

Harvey Weinstein is every employment lawyer’s worst nightmare.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Does Your Parental Leave Policy Engage In Sex Discrimination?

Anyone can be discriminated against -- and the EEOC knows it.

When Doing Your Job Becomes A Real (Legal) Problem

And here are three steps employers can take when faced with such situations.