The debate on what to do about illegal immigrants already in the U.S. is still vehement. Immigration law and enforcement are still in shambles. So, the government is forcing employers to do what it can’t or won’t do.

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Nineteenth century English poet John Keats, who was, during his short life, part of the so-called “Romantic Movement,” is receiving renewed attention because of the new movie Bright Star, which tells the little known love story between Keats and Fanny Brawne. The following verse by Keats is worth more than a fleeting thought:

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HR professionals deal with employees who commit these sins every day at work. Sometimes, HR professionals commit them on their own. Think about it: greed, envy, wrath, sloth, gluttony, lust, and pride. Wired Magazine has put together a helpful map showing the most saintly and sinful places (and everything in between) in the U.S. Check out your location, and see what you think.

Molly DiBianca writes on the Delaware Employment Law Blog that social media is here to stay. Thus, she says, employers should develop policies governing the use of social media at work. Click here for her tips.

As you may have seen or heard, a new cast member of Saturday Night Live dropped the f-bomb during a live sketch this past weekend. Last year, a news anchor for WNBC in New York dropped the f-bomb during a live promo. How many times a day do your employees use the f-word or engage in cursing by using other well-known words?

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We all know that the Swine Flu (H1N1) can make you sick.  There’s another kind of a swine flu that’ll also make you sick.

Thanks to Ross Runkel for the heads-up that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently filed over two dozen lawsuits in three days. As previously noted, it doesn’t necessarily take new legislation to cause a big increase in employment litigation. This is simply additional evidence that government agencies regulating employers are increasing their activity under the Obama Administration.

It’s often said that employers that end up with unions deserve them. Put another way, treat your employees right, and a union will have a hard time getting its foot in the door, whether the Employee Free Choice Act passes or not. That said, there are early warning signs of union organizing activity, and you should be on the lookout for them.

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The recent news about the liberal community organizing group called ACORN has provided fodder for conservatives and embarrassment for liberals. In case you missed it, two undercover conservative activists claiming to be a student and a prostitute visited ACORN offices in Maryland, California, New York, and DC. ACORN employees were caught on tape giving advice on tax evasion, human smuggling and child prostitution.

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Brooks & Dunn sings about the hard workin’ man who’s burnin’ the candle at both ends and gettin’ up in the mornin’ and doin’ it all over again. Click below, and get to workin’.

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No, this isn’t an announcement made by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or some other government agency in the U.S. This is an announcement made by the Tokyo police. Why? Last year, more than 6,000 men were arrested for groping women on Japan’s crowded trains. It’s also reported that two-thirds of young women have been groped on public trains.

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I recently did a post on a lawsuit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed against AT&T alleging age discrimination. The EEOC has now announced an age discrimination settlement it reached with Allstate Insurance Company in the amount of $4.5 million. These recent actions demonstrate the EEOC’s interest in this growing area of discrimination claims and lawsuits.

Check out Ricky Gervais on the British version of The Office. He’s practicing for a foray into motivational speaking on the need to have thick skin at work. Turns out his isn’t too thick.

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The Informant! is a new movie based on the book The Informant: A True Story by Kurt Eichenwald. For two reviews, click here and here. I saw the movie recently.

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The following quote from Ogden Nash applies to children and parents. I wonder if we could substitute “employees” for children and “human resources” or “employment lawyers” for parents.

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