Maintain and Protect Employment Records

Maintain and Protect Employment Records

Time for a little spring cleaning? It’s not just something to do at home; businesses need to periodically go through their files to maintain and protect employment records. So, what items should be left in an employee’s personnel file? For how long should they...
Best Practices for Laying Off Employees

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 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...
Six Tips for Non-Compete Agreements

Six Tips for Non-Compete Agreements

Many small businesses struggle to determine whether or not non-compete agreements are worthwhile to use.  Such agreements are employment contracts designed to restrict an employee’s right to start a competing business across the street or to take your clients, other...
Managing Workplace Rumors

Managing Workplace Rumors

Many employers using technology understand the dynamic implications of workplace rumors. Rumors can create an environment of mistrust, hostility, low motivation, and low productivity. Managers who are trained to recognize the root causes of rumors and how to prevent...
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