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Best Practices for Laying Off Employees
It’s not something any employer wants to deal with, but sometimes businesses need to reduce the size of their workforce. The layoff process can be done in a way that minimizes litigation risks. On the other hand, if not done properly, employers can quickly...
Banning Cell Phones and Recordings at Work
Banning cell phones and audio/video recordings at work are issues that have been the subject of recent litigation, such as in December of 2015 when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Whole Foods Market could not ban employees from secretly recording...
Student Loan Repayment Benefit
Businesses looking to attract new employees must distinguish themselves from the competition, especially if they’re unable to pay salaries above the market value. Creative benefits often do the trick, particularly if they address specific needs. With more and more...
Accommodating Pregnant Employees
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace has been illegal for decades, since the passage of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) back in 1978. The law, which was an amendment to the 1964 federal Civil Rights Act, prohibits businesses from making employment...
