Admittedly, we have been a little quiet here lately at The Coles Firm P.C. blog. Between our case load, some new projects we've been working on, and a hectic travel and event schedule, we have not been able to blog like we would like. That said, we are back.
To ease back into things, we thought we would highlight some employment issues that have been in the news lately and see if we can generate some feedback and comments from our followers.
First, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in El Paso, Texas against Starbucks for firing a dwarf. The former employee in question requested a stool to perform her job and Starbucks felt she posed a danger to customers and coworkers. The EEOC claims Starbucks' actions constitute disability discrimination. What do you think? Do you think Starbucks was right that the request posed a danger to customers and coworkers? Do you think Starbucks' actions constitute disability discrimination?
The second thing we noticed was an MSNBC article highlighting a growing trend among employers regarding a four day workweek. The trend actually has less to do with work-life balance and more to do with financial issues driven by the tough economy and budget concerns. The article also noted Utah's decision to transition all state workers to four day workweeks. In Utah, employee satisfaction improved, Utah experienced energy savings, and environmental issues improved. What are your thoughts? Is a four day workweek possible for all employers and companies? Does it make sense? Should we incorporate other flex schedules in the workplace? Is the five day workweek simply outdated?
Let us know what you think about these and other issues. We look forward to hearing from you.
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