Monthly Archives: May 2009

I’m Ashamed

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Lori Dorn

Yes, it’s all over the news. The California Supreme Court upheld the ridiculously discriminatory Prop 8 today. I can’t believe how ashamed of California I am. My only ray of sunshine, my silver lining is the 2010 ballot, which could … Continue reading →

EEOC Heal Thyself

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Lori Dorn

I must admit, I laughed when I read this one. It seems that the EEOC violated the tenets of the FLSA when they gave their non-exempt employees compensatory time rather than paying overtime. According to BLR’s “HR Strange But True”: … Continue reading →

Hell Hath Frozen Over

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Lori Dorn

It seems that health insurance companies, among other healthcare providers, are going to voluntarily slow their increases 1.5% over the next 10 years in order to allow President Obama’s health care plan to grow into fruition. From SFGate: Hospitals, insurance … Continue reading →

Marilyn French – RIP

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Lori Dorn

One of the greatest feminist writers in the world, Marilyn French, died on May 2. Her book, “The Women’s Room” changed a number of lives, particularly those of female baby boomers. I remember that book sitting on my mother’s nightstand, … Continue reading →

Pay Equity in the U.S.

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Lori Dorn

Yes, I admit it, I’m an absolute “Mad Men” fanatic. I love the clothes, I love the hair, I love the fact that fuller figured women are considered sexy. Most of all, I love how it so very accurately portrays … Continue reading →