I’ve long since given up trying to understand things like who thought up Pet Rocks or why people eat sweetbreads. I’m pretty sure, though, something I read today will have me scratching my head for a long time to come. ReadWriteWeb is reporting that applicants for jobs with the City of Bozeman, Montana, are expected…
Category: Workplace
Do thongs count?
The Associated Press reports that the Brooksville, Florida city council Florida city “has written common sense into its employee dress code: Wear underwear to work.” Others might interpret their new code less favorably. According to their coverage, the council revised their dress code: The revision instructs employees to observe “strict personal hygiene,” including the use…
Verdict in landmark U.K. mental health employment case
From the U.K., where they have something comparable to our A.D.A. when it comes to employment discrimination based on disability: Cheltenham Borough Council has today lost its case to sue former employee Christine Laird for £1million for not disclosing her past experience of depression. Leading mental health charity Mind says the landmark ruling serves as…