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Employment Practices
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Top 10 Ways to Avoid Employment Related Problems
More often than not, employment-related lawsuits are difficult to deal with emotionally, mentally and financially. Our ten tips may help reduce employment-related i... -
The importance of a company employee handbook
Having an employee handbook helps build and foster relationships amongst employees, managers and owners, and is one of the most important steps for a thriving busin... -
Be aware of liability when serving alcohol at company-sponsored functions
Owners and managers should recognize the liability associated with providing alcohol at company events that is not entirely unlike the risks borne by local bars or ... -
#MeToo and You--The Movement's Impact in the Workplace
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements demonstrate that sexual harassment is no longer tolerated or ignored. Employers should look to improve their culture, review polic... -
Social Media and The Workplace
With social media everywhere, employers face unique challenges when it comes to their employees’ use and conduct. Not surprisingly, employees have been known to sha... -
Workplace hotlines in the era of Fox News
If your company provides a hotline for employees to report harassment, discrimination or other workplace issues, be sure it is publicized properly and that your emp... -
Transgender in the workplace
Given the EEOCs heighten focus on transgender issues and the increase in administrative claims, an influx of private lawsuits is sure to follow. It is important to ... -
Fleet-footed investigations and prompt remedial action: the new normal
Whistleblowing has really become a hot issue. In 2015, the SEC issued a $500,000 bounty award to a whistleblower, serving as a huge reminder to employers to have pr... -
Steps to encourage a harassment-free work environment
Workplace harassment takes on many forms, making it difficult to tell the difference between normal office banter and offensive or unlawful behavior. Most of us agr...